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Originally Posted by chaddukes
I'm not sure how "taxing" your body is something that bodyweight does better than the alternatives.
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I'm not a writer so I may have picked an inappropriate word. What I meant is that a bench press (for example) shuts down some stabilizing due to lying on the bench. Your core isn't as involved as is also the case with the scaps. Give push ups with chains or a weighted vest a try to see what I mean (enough to get you into the 5rm range). Or weighted push ups and pull ups on rings.
To the OP. Yes I agree. This kind of work yields advantages in mobility and strength in your core and joints. Not to mention the great feeling of mastering ones body in motion. Coupled with some big ticket lifts (deadlifts, squats, cleans) you can get a very well balanced training effect. I honestly can't remember the last time I did any curls.
Besides, at 54 this is the kind of work I need to keep my proprioception honed and joints pain free. Oh. Speaking of which, I have never had any knee or back issues in my life. And I attribute this to a bullet proof core (hips to shoulders).