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In Kubik's 'Dinosaur Training' he specifically mentions tendon and ligament strength increases as a direct result of heavy rack work, particularly in the bench press and deadlift. I'm assuming that the same tendons and ligaments support the same muscles and muscle groups no matter what the muscles happen to be doing. Why, then, would the act of shortening the ROM and increasing the weight be more effective in strengthening the tendons and ligaments than standard, full ROM movements with the appropriate weight for that ROM? Maybe I'm just overthinking this and it's a really easy question, but I'm stumped. Thanks in advance.