Isometrics vs. Plyometrics for Tendon Strength
Isometrics vs. Plyometrics to build tendon strength
Plyometric Training:
1️⃣ Increases Muscle Stiffness
2️⃣ Increases Tendon Extensibility
This allows the muscle to remain stiff so that the tendons can efficiently store and release energy.
📈 These plyometric adaptations are more specific to fast stretch shortening cycle movements.
Isometric Training:
1️⃣ More well tolerated early on
2️⃣ Longer time to ramp up forces
3️⃣ Tendon adaptations are more specific to slower movements or cyclical low load movements
Video: @MuscleandMotion
🔑 Ideally, training involves a combination of both based on the athletes needs to build an overall robust tendon.