What exercises are good for strengthening tendons?

**Auszi** · Posted On: 12/16/2011 11:49am

Originally Posted by Res Judicata

It sounds like mild tendinitis, actually.

Initially this was my fear but it actually it has come good, just took it easy the last few weeks. Made a big difference. To go from nothing to 3 x a week, was, in retrospect, a bit stupid.

**Diesel_tke** · Posted On: 12/16/2011 2:47pm

I had the same issues when I started a really good pullup program. I've found that warming up REALLY good has helped a lot. And I mean, I warm up almost to where I'm getting an arm workout, before hand. When you get up to speed, pullups can be a really good addition to your program.

**Auszi** · Posted On: 12/16/2011 7:25pm

Originally Posted by Diesel_tke

I had the same issues when I started a really good pullup program. I've found that warming up REALLY good has helped a lot. And I mean, I warm up almost to where I'm getting an arm workout, before hand. When you get up to speed, pullups can be a really good addition to your program.

I am now getting to class 30 minutes early to warm up. A boxing/mt teaches a class before us, so I am also thinking about seeing if he will run through 30 min of technique. which will be a double bonus of warming up and starting to get me back into boxing.

I will keep in mind about the pullups, hopefully early next year I will be in a position to have access to a gym as well.

**Tom Kagan** · Posted On: 12/16/2011 7:37pm

Unless you are at an elite level of athleticism or undergoing rehab with a qualified physical therapist, don't listen to anyone who gives you any exercise to specifically strengthen a tendon or ligament.

Work smartly for general strength. Use a RICER method if something hurts. Repeat as necessary. The strength of tendons and ligaments will take care of themselves.

**DKJr** · Posted On: 12/16/2011 7:45pm

I developed elbow tendonitis from improper framing so the same could be happening to you. Just watch how you use your forearms to defend in side control.