Strength training is beneficial because it decreases your risk of injury. Which statement BEST describes why this is true?

Strength training helps reduce injury risk by strengthening the tissues that support and connect your joints. Tendons, ligaments, and cartilage become better able to tolerate stress, making “strengthens tendons, ligaments, and cartilage” the best explanation. The other choices describe health or performance benefits, but do not directly explain the reduced risk of injury.

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