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So, i've been going over the old scientific data in relation to elastic vs. plastic deformation when it comes to tendons, and the truth it the more time you spend in tension beyond load capacity, the faster you'll make gains.
But what i'm wondering is, Do you have to keep the tension at beyond load capacity the entire time? Or can you exhaust the shaft with heavier weight/stronger stretching, and then use a lighter weight for an extended period of time?
Example, i hang 25lbs/or stretch w the length master w lots of intensity, but i know to make gains i need to keep tension for 5 hours... Do i have to hang w 25lbs the whole time? Or can i do a couple sets to exhaust the shaft, and the hang 15lbs for 5 hours? Would i still gain?
But what i'm wondering is, Do you have to keep the tension at beyond load capacity the entire time? Or can you exhaust the shaft with heavier weight/stronger stretching, and then use a lighter weight for an extended period of time?
Example, i hang 25lbs/or stretch w the length master w lots of intensity, but i know to make gains i need to keep tension for 5 hours... Do i have to hang w 25lbs the whole time? Or can i do a couple sets to exhaust the shaft, and the hang 15lbs for 5 hours? Would i still gain?