[ehnto]

As someone who was not born 100% able, I have been lifting for 10+ years and I attribute my ongoing robustness to it. I wouldn't be doing half the stuff I do without strength conditioning providing such a robust foundation.

Injury defence is a benefit of lifting that is undersold I think. By strengthening all the muscles that support your movement, and limbering up connective tissues you are much less likely to get injured in general life like you said.