Does slow resistance training increase tendon size in older men?

Tendon Adaptation in Aging1 min readUpdated June 2, 2026

What the Evidence Shows

We analyzed two assertions about slow resistance training and tendon size in older men, and both support the idea that this type of training can lead to small increases in tendon thickness. In men aged 69 to 70, doing supervised slow resistance training three times a week for 12 weeks was linked to...

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June 2, 2026·Last updated June 2, 2026
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