Does slow resistance training increase tendon stiffness in elderly men?

Resistance Training & Tendon Stiffness1 min readUpdated June 2, 2026

What the Evidence Shows

We analyzed two studies on slow resistance training in elderly men and found that both support the idea that this type of training can increase stiffness in certain tendons and connective tissues. After 12 weeks of supervised, slow strength training, healthy men aged 69–70 showed greater stiffness...

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Effects of Moderate and Heavy Slow Resistance Training on Achilles and Patellar Tendons and Muscles Aponeuroses in Elderly Men

DOI: 10.1111/sms.14766

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