Technique is the Answer

Technique and fundamentals are things that train people to do actions correctly. It is those who try to make their own styles fit the sport and they are the ones who continue to get hurt. Weight lifting is a great example to this. There are ways to lift weights properly and way to totally screw up your body. The most common is when people lift with their back instead of their legs. I know from exerience that your back can be thrown out very easily and cause you much grief over the next couple weeks, months, or years. The proper way to lift and squat is to keep your back at as close to 90 degree angle as you possibly can, and use your legs to do the lifting. Also, it does not hurt to wear a lifting belt to have some extra support on your back. Doing these things will prevent severe back injuries and allow you to build muscle in a safe way.