Create strong connections

NS: You are only as strong as your weakest link, and for weightlifting that’s especially true. Ensure you have a balanced body by working your neck extensors, lower trapezius, hips and so on.

Doing so will give you greater deceleration/counter force strength, which will also prevent injuries.

Prioritize perfect form

True strength is about having complete mastery over the weight you’re lifting. If you’re not ‘owning’ the weight, all you’re really doing is recruiting the power of momentum. More importantly, poor form can lead to short-term injuries and long-term problems.

Leave your ego at the door and take technique seriously. If you’re not sure about a certain lift, consult a PT to help you nail the basic movement pattern.

Address your issues

If you have an injury, sort it out. At some point it will come back to haunt you. So many people train around an injury or a site of pain, rather than rehabbing it correctly.

That is only a temporary measure, because as soon as it is stressed it will usually break or create bad movement patterns.