re: Cues that helped your lifting game

Squat: keeping eyesa bit below parralel and squatting from a tight lower back (buried over 600 a few times learning to think about my lower back when squatting)

Bench: Despite 4 pectoral tears and none due to form or lack of warm-up, I used to like to go really heavy and was good at it for a while. Keep elbows tucked and take a narrower grip your shoulders should round the bench and press into it.

Cleans and jerks are for men: If doing these, get someone to check your form. I started with a Broomstick and graduated to the bar. I wass fortunate to have a powerlifting coach. Get one for a few sessions before going to a crossfit gym and hurting yourself.