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    There are definitely better exercises for glute...

    There are definitely better exercises for glute development then a squat, ATG squats work the glutes to some degree but not as much as other exercises. That article posted earlier on T-Nation...
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    The idea of the article atleast in the...

    The idea of the article atleast in the shoulder/waist correlation isn't something a women would express verbally but it's a subconscious correlation there just more attracted to men of those...
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    As everyone mentioned form looks good, at this...

    As everyone mentioned form looks good, at this point just keep progressing I wouldn't really change anything unless you really hit a wall. I can't directly relate because my issue is lockout and not...
  • Upper back rounding is fine so there really isn't...

    Upper back rounding is fine so there really isn't a worry there, that being said it should be easier to keep the shoulders pinched with a double overhand grip versus a mixed grip.

    As far as which...
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    I have a similar issue with lockout I pull off...

    I have a similar issue with lockout I pull off the floor easily and have issues at lockout, I've pulled both sumo and conventional and that seems to be my sticking point on each. I thought rack pulls...
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    There is so much that goes into a deadlift, and...

    There is so much that goes into a deadlift, and everyone has different leverages and styles of doing it that it is very tough to give advice without seeing your form as it is now.

    But to key on...
  • It still comes down to when you drop weight too...

    It still comes down to when you drop weight too quickly, you sacrifice some muscle so when in turn you eventually get to a bodyfat that is desirable you don't have as much muscle as if you were to...
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    Like they said meal timing is irrelevant, that...

    Like they said meal timing is irrelevant, that being said I like to have something 90-120 minutes before my workout even if just something small like a quest bar and a banana. While meal timing is...
  • I'm 6'3 215 and my maintenance is around 3200...

    I'm 6'3 215 and my maintenance is around 3200 calories, when I cut I go with about 2400-2600 calories a day which is still relatively low for my weight and activity level. I think 1800 is way too...
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    Deadlifts, Rack Pulls, Face Pulls, Rows focusing...

    Deadlifts, Rack Pulls, Face Pulls, Rows focusing on pulling a little higher with contraction in upper back, snatch grip deadlifts, snatch grip high pulls are the main ones I use to hammer the upper...
  • I do my working sets with Conventional Deadlifts...

    I do my working sets with Conventional Deadlifts for you that would be 5x5, then I'll add in either Deficit deadlifts or Block pulls for about 2x8 nothing crazy just enough to work on that portion of...
  • Heavy deads and farmers walks have grown my grip...

    Heavy deads and farmers walks have grown my grip strength more then enough, if your grip becomes your limiting factor in a deadlift whereas that is the reason for why you failed the lift then I'd...
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    Sure everyone has different leverages, I'm built...

    Sure everyone has different leverages, I'm built for deadlifts not squats but that just means I'm naturally built to deadlift and I have to work to find leverage/technique for squats. Grip width,...
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    Everyone can deadlift (excluding those with...

    Everyone can deadlift (excluding those with preexisting back conditions) it's just finding the way that works best for you. Finding the right stance, grip, bar placement in relation to shins, cues,...
  • Ya it's pretty normal to rack pull a good amount...

    Ya it's pretty normal to rack pull a good amount more than you dead, I dead lift about mid 500s and can pull 6 plates for 5-6 reps usually on rack pulls. When I was just getting into deadlifting my...
  • I usually just create my own, follow a general...

    I usually just create my own, follow a general idea for the main lift of the day of what weight and reps I want to get but just push myself try to get better at something every workout and go from...
  • The hips seem to be the biggest thing that needs...

    The hips seem to be the biggest thing that needs fixing, the starting position is largely user dependent I pull about 565 as my max nowadays and I start with the hips in a similar position to you....
  • Depends on which grip you use as well I use clean...

    Depends on which grip you use as well I use clean grip and my max squat is about 375 and max front is about 285, but using clean grip I had to allow a little time for my wrists to get used to the...
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    Getting better at the deadlift really comes down...

    Getting better at the deadlift really comes down to finding the form your most comfortable with, different cues will work for different people and you have to find if your most comfortable...
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    Trouble locking out deadlift

    Deadlift is my favorite lift and also my strongest lift, but also one that i'm constantly looking to improve. Hit 555 the other day for an all-time PR at 215 weight came off the floor really fast but...
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