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Are you dealing with tennis/golfer elbow in midlife? I’ve got you
I see this all the time women who have started lifting weights in the last 12–18 months.
From a strength training perspective, this happens because:
1️⃣ Grip strength matters
Grip strength is one of the strongest markers of longevity, but it also becomes critical in the gym. As the weights get heavier, the demands on your grip and forearm tendons increase significantly.
2️⃣ Tendons adapt slower than muscles
One of the biggest mistakes in training is building strength in the larger muscle groups — glutes, back, chest, shoulders — without building the tendon resilience to support those loads.
Muscles get stronger relatively quickly. Tendons do not. When tendons are overloaded faster than they can adapt, issues like golfer’s elbow and tennis elbow start to show up.
This is exactly why foundational strength work is essential. Building tendon resilience early helps prevent these overuse injuries from becoming the thing that limits your progress later.
We all want to lift heavier, but if tendon capacity doesn’t keep up, it eventually will be the thing that takes you out for months.
My Foundation Happens plans address this directly, Additionally, I have a stellar webinar that goes deeper into the education you need to stay informed and empowered.
Comment TENDON and I'll send you more info on why these exercises can help your golfer/tennis elbow.
➡️ Plate holds. Pinch the top of the plates (don’t grab it with your whole hand). You want daylight showing between your thumb and fingers.
➡️ DB wrist extensions
➡️ DB wrist flexions
➡️ DB pronation/supination
➡️ EZ bar reverse grip biceps curl- if you take away anything from my programs, it should be noticing that the grip is always balanced.
➡️ Reverse grip triceps push down
➡️ KB half kneeling single arm overhead press, ng
➡️ Dead Hangs
Don't let elbow pain be the thing that takes you out for months. Comment "TENDON" below and I'll send you more.
I see this all the time women who have started lifting weights in the last 12–18 months.
From a strength training perspective, this happens because:
1️⃣ Grip strength matters
Grip strength is one of the strongest markers of longevity, but it also becomes critical in the gym. As the weights get heavier, the demands on your grip and forearm tendons increase significantly.
2️⃣ Tendons adapt slower than muscles
One of the biggest mistakes in training is building strength in the larger muscle groups — glutes, back, chest, shoulders — without building the tendon resilience to support those loads.
Muscles get stronger relatively quickly. Tendons do not. When tendons are overloaded faster than they can adapt, issues like golfer’s elbow and tennis elbow start to show up.
This is exactly why foundational strength work is essential. Building tendon resilience early helps prevent these overuse injuries from becoming the thing that limits your progress later.
We all want to lift heavier, but if tendon capacity doesn’t keep up, it eventually will be the thing that takes you out for months.
My Foundation Happens plans address this directly, Additionally, I have a stellar webinar that goes deeper into the education you need to stay informed and empowered.
Comment TENDON and I'll send you more info on why these exercises can help your golfer/tennis elbow.
➡️ Plate holds. Pinch the top of the plates (don’t grab it with your whole hand). You want daylight showing between your thumb and fingers.
➡️ DB wrist extensions
➡️ DB wrist flexions
➡️ DB pronation/supination
➡️ EZ bar reverse grip biceps curl- if you take away anything from my programs, it should be noticing that the grip is always balanced.
➡️ Reverse grip triceps push down
➡️ KB half kneeling single arm overhead press, ng
➡️ Dead Hangs
Don't let elbow pain be the thing that takes you out for months. Comment "TENDON" below and I'll send you more.
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