Strength training is a popular physical activity that involves muscle contractions against external resistance, usually performed for muscle hypertrophy, strength, and endurance. Over the past decade, there has been a 64.5% increase in the number of people engaging in some kind of strength training. As the number of people involved in strength training increases, so does the frequency and risk of injury, making it important to develop a general understanding of the different types of strength training. Among the most popular disciplines are Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, bodybuilding, CrossFit, strongman, and recreational weightlifting, each with its specific goals, approaches, and techniques. Shoulder problems have been reported as the most common injured area associated with strength training, accounting for 36% of injuries. Lumbar region injuries rank second in frequency, making up about 24% of all strength training injuries. These injuries can be acute traumatic or caused by overuse due to repetitive activities. Approximately 10% of all strength training injuries involve the knee, making it the most common injury after the shoulder and lumbar spine. The reported injury rates across different types of strength training from 0.24 to 6.5 injuries per 1,000 hours of training, with bodybuilding having the lowest injury rate and strongman disciplines the highest injury rate.