Bicep Injury Prevention! 💪 As we get older, our tendons and ligaments become less elastic and more prone to injury. That means we need to adjust how we train — focusing on smart exercise selection and proper technique. One key tip: avoid preacher curls if you want to reduce your risk of a distal bicep tendon tear due to the excessive stretch and the extended position. I used to really stretch my muscles during back exercises, but I learned that the bicep tendon at the shoulder can be a weak lin