That can be true, but you need to factor in the persons strength, average recovery rate, how much of the pushups/pullups etc he or she will actually do. I agree, by all means it isnt necessary but some people like to be able to do those 'basic training' exercises. I'm doing Bill Starr also and the only thing I throw in every week or two is 2-3 sets of calf work. All it really needs imo.