Martins Licis talks ligament strength and staying INJURY FREE

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  • @darQrrR
    @darQrrR Před 4 lety +347

    these should get a lot more attention, superb insights from martins

    • @whatnot7373
      @whatnot7373 Před 4 lety +7

      zappenduster some of the best advice out there by far!

    • @joescho
      @joescho Před 4 lety +3

      They should be getting a lot more! Can only grow if people help share

    • @OfficialStrongmancom
      @OfficialStrongmancom  Před 4 lety +14

      Thank you! I'm trying to grow this channel with old content from our membership site. Hopefully this channel continues to grow

    • @Jeton6
      @Jeton6 Před 4 lety +3

      @@OfficialStrongmancom it would really help in sharing these if you went back and added the recorded DATE to each.
      seriously. pretending they're "new" doesn't work, and their truthful snap-shot-in-time is more valuable.

    • @OfficialStrongmancom
      @OfficialStrongmancom  Před 4 lety +7

      @@Jeton6 We're not trying to pretend this is new, this is old content from the website that we're releasing to youtube.
      Showing the recorded date is noted! Thank you

  • @AnAmateurAdventurer
    @AnAmateurAdventurer Před 4 lety +122

    Fantastic advice
    Definitely noticed this, started heavy and had alot of tendon/ligament pain
    Reduced weight and increased reps and now feel much better overall
    Its about the long game

    • @lanceknuth5300
      @lanceknuth5300 Před 4 lety +16

      I had to quit squatting as I was developing problems in my legs, and back. Recently I had the idea that perhaps I should lift at high reps to increase durability of my connective tissues. I tend to look at people who do amazing things, wonder if their methods work just due to them being naturally superior, and then become demotivated before I try. Thank you for confirming that this worked for you.

    • @DylanFowler
      @DylanFowler Před 3 lety

      @@lanceknuth5300 check out starting strength on low bar squats.

    • @dusanjovic7268
      @dusanjovic7268 Před 2 lety

      Yea dude, like fuck those people who always promote some shit like "lift fcking heavy squats,deadlift and that stuff" like dude you can get muscls growth with light weight and reps to failure...

  • @joachimgutsche
    @joachimgutsche Před 4 lety +70

    You should write books on the issue. I love that stuff. MARTIIINS!!!

  • @danielaires1981
    @danielaires1981 Před 4 lety +86

    We need more content like this

  • @betteldottel
    @betteldottel Před 4 lety +146

    It's so weird to see him talk normally, after i only saw him kinda "in character" for weeks now in his videos ^^

    • @skude3
      @skude3 Před 4 lety +16

      This. He should go back to what he did in earlier vids tbh, a bit too much goof these days

    • @Jeton6
      @Jeton6 Před 4 lety +13

      I enjoy all sides of Martins, but I'd say it's all "normal" for him. however his vernacular English is clearly far improved now...here he is more formal and technical, but has a far more prominent accent.
      I've always found him eloquent at all points, even when goofy.

    • @joshuast.sauver8410
      @joshuast.sauver8410 Před 4 lety +1

      @@Jeton6 BIG second this.

    • @proboz
      @proboz Před 4 lety +2

      @@skude3 Yeah, it's almost like he's parodying himself. It can be a bit much.

    • @NguyenNguyen-xv8li
      @NguyenNguyen-xv8li Před 4 lety

      @@skude3 They are just trying to keep it fun for themselves not just making content for us

  • @andyward8430
    @andyward8430 Před 4 lety +82

    I’ve been so injury prone throughout my life. I’ve hurt myself so many times through improper form or just trying to push too hard when I needed to rest. I wish there were more sources for proper form and injury prevention when I was younger. Thanks for the information, it’s probably important for people to hear the worlds strongest man talking about how the goal isn’t to just lift as much as possible every single workout.

    • @robn2497
      @robn2497 Před 4 lety +5

      You know those silly exercises where your on the floor moving your arms and legs in funny motions. While holding your core tight. This has made and incredible difference for me. I have injured my self many times. No core control.

    • @robn2497
      @robn2497 Před 4 lety

      how you dead lifting with no ass?

    • @nepzski
      @nepzski Před rokem +1

      i dont think there is a human in human history named andy that has never broken a bone or had a bad injury

    • @andyward8430
      @andyward8430 Před rokem

      @@nepzski lol yeah that sounds accurate

  • @stevesmith5457
    @stevesmith5457 Před 4 lety +9

    Of course I see this right after I tore one of my shoulder ligaments

    • @thatguy4087
      @thatguy4087 Před 4 lety +3

      You wouldn’t have looked before

    • @Kzombie
      @Kzombie Před 4 lety +1

      He talks the truth. Wish you speedy recovery

  • @rowanclements3028
    @rowanclements3028 Před 4 lety +5

    man martins understanding of the anatomy is awesome! he preaches proper health. Martins is my favourite Strongman

  • @mattc4266
    @mattc4266 Před 4 lety +12

    This is actually golden advice .

  • @rodbarrett1581
    @rodbarrett1581 Před měsícem +2

    I did calisthenics and light weights with higher reps for 3 years. Nutrition, sleep, and form on point. Took care of stabilizers. Did everything right and still developed degenerative tendonosis of shoulder and bicep tendons.
    This is much worse then a tear or rupture as it never wants to heal. I ammon month 20 and am still no where near 100% . I may never be again.
    Did every physical therapy program. Hired 2 different coaches, seen specialists, sports medicine professionals, had stem cell treatment with multiple billions of cells along with a PRP cocktail, pep tide injections, etc. I threw away over $14,000 for nothing.
    I found some movements that are s -l - o - w - l -y getting my tendons stronger. But I still have a long road ahead of me and I'm getting older.
    I have been a life long surfer and athlete. Never been out of shape in my life and still got snapped up.
    In the end you can do everything right but injury still could happen. I regret ever starting to train because I was already in excellent shape and chiseled from surfing all my life.
    I started training to gain a little more mass and strength. And because all I have ever heard was how important it is for older men to train.
    Big mistake for me. It brought me more muscle and a lot of strength. But it wasn't worth the hell I have been through.
    Being injured for so long created mental health problems as well as some problems with alcohol due to the hopelessness.
    If you are in good shape and are thinking about lifting, consider the risks over reward.

    • @dhruvshounak5516
      @dhruvshounak5516 Před měsícem

      I too have developed tendonosis of the shoulder due to lifting weights, i was skinny so i was a majorly lifting weights hoping to get big and strong. A little bit of physiotherapy has helped and i now regularly work on my rotator cuff muscles too since i have realized how important of a role they play. Before my injury i used to emphasise progressive overload and increase weight each workout once i reached 8 reps, now i changed my training so only when i can comfortably lift a weight for atleast 12 reps (that includes the eccentric motion too) then i increase the load. muscle building isnt everything and tendons and ligaments need to be built slowly as well. If only someone explained this to me before

  • @Toby88888
    @Toby88888 Před 4 lety +7

    Brilliant question about tendons and ligaments, brilliant answer

  • @ebi3141
    @ebi3141 Před 4 lety +52

    Do your shoulder external rotation warm up. Intro to Literally every video on Martins channel. LOL.

  • @HolidayFortnight
    @HolidayFortnight Před 3 lety +16

    This seems like solid advice. I’ve heard so many contradictory tips from strong lifters when it comes to tendon strength. It’s hard for people do put it all together. Some say really heavy super compensation work in a static or partial rep style is the key. Some say fast light band work while not fighting the negative/eccentric because that’s more for muscle damage than tendon strength, but others say going too fast is too high impact on the joints, etc.

    • @jamcrabportraits2910
      @jamcrabportraits2910 Před rokem +3

      Yup, even many researchers in the tendinopathy literature say to so-called "heavy slow" resistance training to heal tendons, which seems to contradict what Martins is saying here about doing many reps of low resistance movements. But maybe there's something in common between the two that make them both work, like providing good amounts of blood flow.

    • @BlackElon1
      @BlackElon1 Před 5 měsíci

      Excellent point!... I've read the same stuff... very confusing

  • @TomTheDrummer
    @TomTheDrummer Před 4 lety +11

    Articulte and informative, the sport needs more of Martins Licis and the like.

  • @marianawerneck1198
    @marianawerneck1198 Před 4 lety +2

    Amazing Content! We need more Martins talking about stuff like this!

  • @tmmjppsn
    @tmmjppsn Před 4 lety +16

    Good stuff as always from Martins. You should do a series of videos on all these subjects that we don't see any strongmen talking about

    • @OfficialStrongmancom
      @OfficialStrongmancom  Před 4 lety +1

      We probably about 600 views like this. Our website has the majority and continues to get new and up to date content

  • @CodyRobinson148
    @CodyRobinson148 Před 2 lety +4

    amazing how the world works, i've been having tendon pain in my elbows from overwork and have been wondering how to correct this as i move forward and then this video comes across my dash. Thanks do much champ it was a pleasure watching you at the arnold and i hope to watch you live again!

  • @user-mu5ny1ks6t
    @user-mu5ny1ks6t Před 4 lety +6

    The thinking Man, very shrewd analysis of your health and fitness. I am impressed by your focus, perhaps you share it more then other Strong Men but I feel you are one of the brightest.

  • @joegretchen1762
    @joegretchen1762 Před 4 lety +1

    So much wisdom from a young man, very useful insight.

  • @magnusberg3528
    @magnusberg3528 Před 4 lety +1

    This is awesome. Just a simple video with some great, easy to digest information. Great stuff.

  • @timm1704
    @timm1704 Před 4 lety +2

    Came across very intelligent and likeable. A realistic career in presenting if he wanted it after his strongman days are done.

  • @nosreuter
    @nosreuter Před 4 lety

    Brilliant! Love to see guys like Martin showing the brain behind the brawn!

  • @dereksharkey7730
    @dereksharkey7730 Před 4 lety +5

    More Fantastic stuff. World strongest Man. 💪🏼

  • @koolburn5218
    @koolburn5218 Před 4 lety +4

    Good advice. I'm not in strong man, but a sport that puts a ton of strain on joints. What he says is informative and aligns with what I've researched before.

  • @prithwirajbhardwaj9295

    This channel should hit a million subscribers soon!!! It's amazing content

  • @stoneeh
    @stoneeh Před 4 lety

    Invaluable advice. Anybody lifting, no matter if beginner or advanced, no matter how strong or weak, should take these to heart.

  • @thomsch
    @thomsch Před 4 lety

    Most profound VIDEO about that topic I saw in a long time. MARTIIINS

  • @benjaminbazi9355
    @benjaminbazi9355 Před 4 lety

    This deserves more attention!

  • @HandsOnKnowledge
    @HandsOnKnowledge Před 4 lety

    beautiful answers, loved it Thanks Martin

  • @williamfoster9024
    @williamfoster9024 Před 4 lety +5

    Thank you Mr. for sharing this great info for us to learn. Please give stabilizer workout tips if you have time one day.(the ones you do) Its awesome to see your channel growing .Good luck in competition ! Ok by.

  • @nonofyourbusiness7631
    @nonofyourbusiness7631 Před 4 lety +6

    Thanks for the tips especially about the shoulders. Im 4 years in from a bad shoulder injury. Finally overhead pressing again. Thanks to Jeff at athleanx and you guys for the motivation.

    • @getstrongby4038
      @getstrongby4038 Před 4 lety +1

      Jeff at athlean x is useless. Congrats on your progress but that guy contradicts himself every couple weeks

  • @carlbeaumont4276
    @carlbeaumont4276 Před 2 lety

    Such a likeable guy, great energy about him.

  • @SiFuJasper
    @SiFuJasper Před 4 lety

    Martins!!!! Excellent information. Just shared it with my client base and friends I train with.

  • @PyroNonStop
    @PyroNonStop Před 4 lety

    Thank you so much Martin!

  • @stevenamollo2741
    @stevenamollo2741 Před 4 lety +3

    The people’s champion ✊🏾🔥
    Thx for the insight 🙏

  • @lanceknuth5300
    @lanceknuth5300 Před 4 lety +4

    I had to quit squatting as I was developing problems in my legs, and back. Recently I had the idea that perhaps I should lift at high reps to increase durability of my connective tissues. Thank you for this video to confirm that my thinking was on the right path.

  • @gejtuborg
    @gejtuborg Před 4 lety

    As someone else said already write a book.. it will help a lot of people..... one of the best videos I saw on strength training.. thanks a lot.

  • @seanengel3647
    @seanengel3647 Před 4 lety

    Thanks Martins. Lots of great information.

  • @danielnight7321
    @danielnight7321 Před 4 lety

    Love it! great video!

  • @Vxneji
    @Vxneji Před 4 lety

    My fav strongman, so knowledgeable

  • @stevosaurusrekd2396
    @stevosaurusrekd2396 Před 7 měsíci

    So much great advice here!

  • @Selftalk23138
    @Selftalk23138 Před rokem

    Love the content!!!!

  • @bhec7715
    @bhec7715 Před 9 měsíci

    Never heard this in the thousands of videos I’ve watched. I’m going to try this.

  • @adiboomboom1918
    @adiboomboom1918 Před 3 lety +5

    I had a learning experience trying to rush into powerlifting. My knees really took a beating from squats. Also I screwed up working overnight and then getting off work going straight to the gym 🤦🏿‍♂️ it took my literally 3yrs to be able to squat again. I don’t high bar or low bar squat. I do ssb, camber bar squats, box squats, pin squats (kinda like the strongman style) I wear 9mm knee sleeves and wraps. My knees are loving it lol

    • @nepzski
      @nepzski Před rokem

      what!?!??! that 3 years must have been your timeskip cause now you do Super Saiyan Blue!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!

  • @johanjonsson6504
    @johanjonsson6504 Před 4 lety

    Great content and a good piece of advice!

  • @sambsialia
    @sambsialia Před 4 lety +2

    Most intelligent man in strongman

  • @Fredbernier14
    @Fredbernier14 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the tips!

  • @TRIIGGAVELLI
    @TRIIGGAVELLI Před 4 lety +3

    As someone who armwrestles I can absolutely agree with Martins. The vast majority of injuries in armwrestling is ligaments and tendons not bone breaks. Because most guys (especially newer guys) focus solely on lifting heavy and not working everything. Because like Martins alluded to its monotonous and boring but it 100% prevents injury.

  • @manikshamik
    @manikshamik Před 3 lety

    Thank you. Quality basic knowledge.

  • @johnbill7968
    @johnbill7968 Před 4 lety

    Thank you!

  • @wanderer0013
    @wanderer0013 Před 4 lety +1

    Martins makes the Most scientific videos about strongman on CZcams

  • @turboman9471
    @turboman9471 Před 4 lety +5

    I hear a lot of stuff about lifting heavy when dieting down, trust me this is a quick route to injury. So if you under this notion maybe rethink it, stay safe.

  • @Derploop
    @Derploop Před 4 lety

    Holy fuck this is some needed insight into joint and tendon maintenance. Great thing to have floating around on the internet as a starting point for research onto the topics.

  • @rickmosslifting1267
    @rickmosslifting1267 Před 4 lety +2

    Can you do a video on important stretches you use on a regular basis. I belive this would be helpful to alot of people.

  • @6800Alex
    @6800Alex Před 4 lety

    So much good info in six short minutes.

  • @patrickharbo1794
    @patrickharbo1794 Před 4 lety

    This was perfect.!

  • @AlphaBravoCharlie777
    @AlphaBravoCharlie777 Před 4 lety

    It's the first time I have heard this but the concept is interesting. Will give it a try

  • @carsonreyes8876
    @carsonreyes8876 Před 3 lety

    Thank you martins

  • @morgansmith6330
    @morgansmith6330 Před 4 lety +6

    Greatttt information here

  • @prabhurussel
    @prabhurussel Před 3 lety

    Nice explanation thank you

  • @Platypus_Warrior
    @Platypus_Warrior Před 4 lety

    So instructive ! Also I listened because it's Martins haha

  •  Před 4 lety

    doing shoulder press like martins injured me pretty bad over the previous summer :D I was TOO inspired

  •  Před 3 lety

    holly crap, i didn't expect this.. He speaks English way better than i expected, since he keeps mostly quiet during the strongman competitions, also some of that advice is very useful and rarely talked about.. Overall great video, thanks!

  • @dylanmotivation6382
    @dylanmotivation6382 Před 4 lety

    Great information! Going to do some high reps now

  • @williamcutting5224
    @williamcutting5224 Před 3 lety

    "..a part 2...a question 2 part, a question part 2..."
    Nailed it

  • @jamythicus4483
    @jamythicus4483 Před 4 lety

    Big thanks big fellah

  • @mishrasidhant
    @mishrasidhant Před 4 lety

    Great advice!

  • @perfectblue8443
    @perfectblue8443 Před 4 lety

    fantastic video

  • @enzomolossivalmorbida5201
    @enzomolossivalmorbida5201 Před 9 měsíci

    great video!

  • @kevipurielhoungu578
    @kevipurielhoungu578 Před 4 lety +2

    Very understandable 👍🔥

  • @juap
    @juap Před 4 lety +1

    Wow very well explained

  • @BlackElon1
    @BlackElon1 Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks for this bro. Im actually starting to specifically train for strength myself, and i must admit tendon injuries are my biggest worry

  • @Lineman22705
    @Lineman22705 Před 4 lety +1

    Come on bro.......make more of these videos. I apprecite your funny videos but, you are very intelligent and deliver the information in a way I understand and would much rather watch these types of videos.

  • @lambchop3916
    @lambchop3916 Před 4 lety +1

    Finally!!! Someone to explain how to build up joint and ligament strength!
    I’ve been trying to find out how to do it since I started training for arm wrestling.

    • @LastPrecent
      @LastPrecent Před 4 lety

      Well mate. Check Voice of Armwerestling channel. All about armwrestling and Latvian dude aswell the main channel owner. You won't regret it. He talks about all kind of stuff related and shows trainings and everything.

    • @electronicraisin5956
      @electronicraisin5956 Před 4 lety

      same way as rugby players: growth hormone b8by!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

  • @bombalona
    @bombalona Před 4 lety

    Good tips.

  • @goldanimal3931
    @goldanimal3931 Před 4 lety +2

    I actually applied high reps for chest works wonders for my shoulder injury.. never thought of lifting heavy one third of the year. That should be common knowledge damn..

  • @TheDanishDuke
    @TheDanishDuke Před 4 lety

    Greeeeat video ! 💪💪💪

  • @gamezillagaming5625
    @gamezillagaming5625 Před 4 lety

    your looking ripped right now and you explain stuff really well

  • @Nillerus
    @Nillerus Před 3 lety

    tas ir fantastisks padoms, paldies Mārtiņš 💪

  • @alienlife9832
    @alienlife9832 Před 2 lety +2

    This is the kind of advice I wish I'd got back when I started training as a kid instead of listening to all the older knuckle brains / experts at my first gym..... would have saved me a few hard lessons !!

  • @lavendertease
    @lavendertease Před 4 lety

    Thank you for making this video. I'm just starting my journey and am very afraid of ripping a muscle or tendon 😩

  • @Truthseeker.1001
    @Truthseeker.1001 Před 4 lety

    That video worth 1billion dollars. Tnks for the upload

  • @dimitru6024
    @dimitru6024 Před 4 lety +7

    I like watching strongman contest very much but am far from being a strongman. But I do exercises with my own bodyweight and this video is useful info anyway.

    • @hermit6208
      @hermit6208 Před 4 lety +1

      Truthfully, calisthenics are probably much better for most people in everyday life, especially if you are active.

    • @Ben-lm4dq
      @Ben-lm4dq Před 4 lety

      Same with me. I am practicing calisthenics for a while now while at the same time following strongman. Strongman is just so impressive to watch! but I know I do not have the built for it and it is unpractical in everyday life as well as not very healthy. So I rather stick to calisthenics and just watch strongman for entertainment :)

  • @cameronmasters7856
    @cameronmasters7856 Před 4 lety

    Learning biology with Martins 👍👍👍

  • @_d0ser
    @_d0ser Před 4 lety +10

    Oh man, I needed this. My knees have been exploding when I squat, even at lower weights.

    • @harrisons62
      @harrisons62 Před 4 lety +1

      Steven Strohmier yeah I had to quit squats because of it.

    • @MajesticSkywhale
      @MajesticSkywhale Před 4 lety +2

      For me i keep pulling my groin doing them, so I'm focusing heavily on prehab, rehab and flexibility thanks to martins

    • @getstrongby4038
      @getstrongby4038 Před 4 lety +1

      @@harrisons62 that can't be the answer

    • @harrisons62
      @harrisons62 Před 4 lety

      @@getstrongby4038 well also because wtf is leg day anyway

    • @powerlifting1012
      @powerlifting1012 Před 4 lety

      @@harrisons62 if you squats above parallel that could be what is causing knee pain due to creating Inbalances

  • @xXAkitokunXx
    @xXAkitokunXx Před 4 lety

    Martins the rehab guy and also more relatable guy to get along

  • @piolovespunk182
    @piolovespunk182 Před 4 lety +1

    Could you cover some movements/strategies to work the stabilizers more? Is it just as simple as doing the main movements with lower weight and more reps?

  • @Mus-kk9xj
    @Mus-kk9xj Před rokem

    Gold 💯

  • @sirkamissk8962
    @sirkamissk8962 Před 4 lety

    MARTINS ✊

  • @mxamiss5
    @mxamiss5 Před 4 lety

    Want are exercises to strengthen the stabilizers? Thanks Martins!

  • @redblueice
    @redblueice Před 4 lety +2

    I wish I heard this years ago

  • @christianjun6393
    @christianjun6393 Před 4 lety

    Wow superb information..i think its really true because i hurt my shoulder a lot of times..so for the next video..can u provide us how to work on that stabilizer? An answer from a strongman..will be great i think not like an answer from a doctor or terapist that never goes to the gym their entirrlife

  • @titancmd6571
    @titancmd6571 Před 4 lety

    You're the best strongman

  • @mryellow9665
    @mryellow9665 Před 4 lety

    Do a video on how to work the stabilizer muscles

  • @eggycat
    @eggycat Před 4 lety

    Nice video.

  • @omarazami7377
    @omarazami7377 Před 2 lety +3

    I’ve always thought that high reps low weight contributed to tendon and ligament strength……thanks for confirming! This video is great!

    • @OfficialStrongmancom
      @OfficialStrongmancom  Před 2 lety +1

      don't forget isometrics and eccentrics! all part of the ideal tendon reloading plan

    • @AliJaw2d94
      @AliJaw2d94 Před rokem

      @@OfficialStrongmancom should they be with low weight also !?

  • @Nspeedtheone
    @Nspeedtheone Před 4 lety +2

    Martins: What excercises do you recommend using for developing the stabalising muscles in your shoulders? Could you do a video about general shoulder mobility also ?👀🙏
    Much love ❤️

  • @robertjrobicheau8456
    @robertjrobicheau8456 Před 4 lety

    I just found out WSM is in Bradenton ,Fl. in Nov. That is less than 1 hr from my home. I've been waiting for this. How long is 1 days event? I'm planning for myself and recruiting friends.

  • @Blessern84
    @Blessern84 Před 4 lety

    Hey Martins, I was hoping you could give some tips on finger injury and also preventing injury from training grip strength. After doing a lot of different grip exercises my pinky finger began to feel pain in like the whole inside of my finger every time I grip something, the doctor could not really find an issue other then overtraining and I received some pills against inflammation, it did not help tho and I am guessing I'm not the only one with this issue when training grip :)

  • @senorsnipey1595
    @senorsnipey1595 Před 2 lety

    Can I ask what exercises you do to strengthen those stabilizer muscles and what stretches you do?