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[–] BigWeed@hexbear.net 4 points 1 month ago

They're great for lots of things like mobility exercises and reducing load for things like pull-ups. But they're difficult to train with because they lack stability and have variable resistance which can make proper form really hard.

If you're low on budget and tight on space, body weight exercises are all you need to get incredibly strong.