Here’s my two cents
If you strive to be exceptionally strong by weightlifting standards sooner or later you’re going to get hurt
I’m almost 70 and I’m at the point in my life I want to be able to do normal things with ease.
When I was younger Benching 400 lbs or squatting 500 was something I just “had” to do.
That level of strength is not something I care about anymore,
My point I guess is IMO you can get very strong by normal Human standards and not be pushing the limits that a competitive lifter would be attempting to achieve, and drastically reduce injury potential.
I can bench 225, squat 375 and pull 405 and I’m just in a “holding pattern” .
I’m not trying to get stronger, it’s kind of boring but I Warm up carefully and only lift twice a week to maintain this strength level.
I don’t hurt all the time, it’s good enough for my needs.