Clay Edgin Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Some thoughts for discussion among the members... I think it's almost common knowledge that doing bench, squat, overhead, and deadlift lockouts are beneficial to the strengthening of the skeletal system, tendons, and ligaments because it places a large stress on your body. Bending is very much about having strong bones and even stronger tendons, at least from what I can tell. Granted, I've only been bending for a month or so, but I have taken note of the pain I get after bending. Not a bad pain, but that "worked to the bone" feeling that comes after the workout. It's the same feeling I get whenever I do close grip bench press lockouts and overhead press lockouts (less than 6" range of motion). The tendons near the elbow are sore from the stress, and I think that maybe doing those lockouts in the gym could help strengthen your body for bending. Given the combined experience of the veteran benders around here, I doubt this is a new idea. Just something I've been mulling over for a couple days and wanted to see if I'm on to something. Thoughts? Accusations? Flaming bags of poo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bender Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Tendon strength is key, but I'm not sure gym type lock-outs would be the best way to improve your bending tendon strength. Of course, it would never hurt and could indirectly help your bending. Generaly, I believe bending by itself provides all the tendon-stimulation you need, the only other half is recovery. Good thoughts though. I'll give it more of a think over, and see what happens... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunny Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 When I try beding slim style I get sore for a few daysacross the tendons between the thumb and forefinger will this just toughen up the more I bend? I feel as though I should rest a few days betweeen each bending day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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