Will lifting heavy weights affect my joints in the future?

Examinations of the forces put on the joints during particular lifts found that during the most dangerous lifts — squat and dead lifts — are well within the range of what those joints are able to handle, even at weights 2.5–3.5 times your body weight. read more

From the phrasing of the question I am assuming it asks about possible future negative effects on joints (i.e. arthrosis) due to chronic mechanical stress. read more

Lifting heavy weights with proper form is actually safer for your joints. That being said, if you already have existing damage in the joints, then proper form might be different for you than it is for somebody without any damage. read more

Avoid Heavy Weight. During your weightlifting routine, avoid weights that are too heavy, especially if you have experienced joint pain in the past. Weight that is too heavy would include any weightlifting exercise you cannot do more than 10 repetitions. read more