reduced tendonitis
thanks for the great article. i have been experimenting with my own twist on isometrics in response to tendonitis as well. i absolutely agree that it at least relieves the symptoms if not completey cures it. i was having so much pain in my brachiordialis that it was limiting how much weight i could effectively use for curls. i dropped down to about 50/60 percent max. then my twist on it was to explode up through the curl, hold it at peak contraction for a two count and then lower it through a 4 count (basically combining a standard curl with an isometric hold and then a negative tension release). you described something similar for chin ups. anyway, my strength gain from that workout to the next was 10 lbs. heavier on curls without any pain. i just felt stronger (the lack of pain really gives confidence). i've had one more bicep workout since then, and was up another 10 lbs. on the curl without pain.
the pain at one point was so excruciating i couldn't even flex my bicep hard (you know, like to show off your muscle). now the pain is minimal. i've been doing this for about 2 1/2 weeks now and have begun applying the principles to my other exercises as well. i will implement the ideas in your article as well, and strongly recommend it to anyone, especially if tendonitis is holding you back.
Last edited by trusolman; 03-10-2004 at 08:39 AM.
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