Perhaps the way we should envision exercise weightlifting etc. is that it is not about “fitness“, would rather, testing and augmenting your courage?
CrossFit requires no courage
The reason why I am so anti-CrossFit is that it is more about hateful toil, rather than courage?
Same with bodybuilding
Also the big issue with bodybuilding is that it doesn’t require courage. It is more about hateful reps, than courage?
How powerlifting is good
Before you attempt a new one repetition maximum personal record, it actually does require a lot of courage. This is where powerlifting is good.
Big balls are good.
1,000 pounds — 10 plates, and a 25 and a 5 strapped on each side: