I squatted and deadlifted my way to a triple hernia operation . I ride my bikes a lot and have decent legs nothing earth shattering but when I tried squats and deads again I was sore for a week and my hernia mesh hurt and felt like it was going to pop At 50 if I hit lower body lifting I’m too sore to enjoy riding and I don’t want another hernia. I know weight lifting is great but I get enough strength work doing chore and my small ranch. If you are young no problem .