Originally Posted by Siege

A good way to not get injured is not to be a dumbass. If you're a skinny mofo and it's your first trip to the gym, don't stack on the plates onto the bar as if you're filling up the plater holder at a buffet. I've seen it so many times that I just roll my eyes.

Another thing is, technique counts. It's not how much you lift, it's how you lift it.