The Science of Bulletproof Tendon Training

Here's the real science behind "Bulletproof Tendon Training" and it might surprise you.

Research:
Set the foundation for Keith Barr Protocols with heavy mid range ISOs:

Note: Much of this research is in vivo and case studies. This is an emerging area of research and has not been widely studied with meta analysis level research the way that traditional eccentric protocols for example have been. It takes years between new mechanism reporting for protocols to be researched and re researched to the point of having meta analysis level data. I have covered higher level evidence and tendon training protocols in other videos like these:

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✅ Let’s Connect:

[Lumencraft-]

I love that you explained the science of how and why rather than just saying which exercises to do.

[slackerpope]

Yep, bicep tendon pain and top of forearms. Would love for you to do a video on these. Great content thank you!

[jrwhisky]

This is a game-changing information man, if everyone knew this or even just the PTs...

[markovasil]

Great video and this method definitely helped me with my tendonitis via strongman training

[brianpistolwhip]

Wow this is great. I didn't know isometric contraction was so valuable. I want to strengthen my tendons generally so this is a great video to help me try different exercises to achieve this.

[slammenwagen]

Great video! Thank you! I struggle with repeated tendon pain in the front of my shoulders and thought it wasn't curable without operations. I'm going to figure out some isometrics and give thus a whirl. Thank you again!

[IdontNeedHandles]

Best tendon strengthening video so far. Everything mentioned makes sense based on my own experience. Thank you!

[DSoliz]

Matt, my guy, I just found your stuff last night and you are making life better already with your content. I swear I’ve learned more stuff from you than that NASM book I’m studying. Thank you for the content!
Question: Plantar fasciitis/fascia chronic pain, what can I do to delete this ache man? It’s a PAIN in the booty.

[ramppit]

Hi I love your content I would like to see a general tendon all around work out ( some what fully body or main areas) to maximise less chances of injury and also strengthening please like a guide someone can do once or twice a week to combat injury chances

[lvlabilities]

this man is the best gift to the world ever

[sojournern]

Thanks for doing this video. I'm going to try what you're suggesting, although it's not what any physical therapist has recommended. I've had Achilles issues for a long time, over 20 years but hope springs eternal. f I hear you correctly it's a 7 of 10 load for 30 seconds 5 to 10 minutes 3 times a week?

[gripstrength]

Great video and information. Liked and shared. What angle should one train at for distal biceps and triceps tendons?

[piusnevitt]

Dr. Matt Casturo. Great video which gives me a little hope that I can improve my left hip pain after hip surgury. I had my left femur replaced and they went in the front of the hip to replace. That was back in 2020. I have done all my PT work and still do it but after walking, aerobics etc. I get pain down there. Is there a tendon exercise that I can do to improve? Thanks Paul

[Andy-Mesa]

This was surprisingly legit, and corroborates everything my physical therapist and personal experience says.

[Rohanish]

please make a video on climbers injured fingers tendons recovery exercises and rehab. like A1, A2 pulleys.

[TK-ihzv]

Very useful information!
Thank you very much!
So 30 seconds isometric exercises for tendon pain and how much reps you can recommend?

[otnxyuk]

Hey brother I need one for achilles tendon and plantar fascia!

Love your content!

[brucesvatos]

Thank you so much this video is super helpful. How would you go about strengthening your tendons in your triceps for tricep tendinopathy? Anytime I do flat bench or any tricep work I have a decent amount of pain on the end of my elbow where the tendons attached to the bone. Any thoughts or suggestions would be much appreciated.!! Thanks.

[stevenrountos]

I would love to see a video on ankle/lower leg, ie: posterior tibialis, sinus tarsi, etc…

[CarlWilliams-ejmx]

very very interesting as viscoelastic creep occurs in a lot of modern plastics such as polyethylene