Unless you're doing stiff leg or Romanian deads, you absolutely use legs in the movement. In fact, one of the mental cue's that many people use is, imagine pushing the floor away from you with your...
Dan is a ex-oly competitor turned strength coach. He's got several books out, one with Pavel Tsatsouline, that I've read. From the books/articles I've read he seems to be on point. Plus, he...
If you're just looking for something to change up your normal routine check out Even Easier Strength by Dan John. It's basically a 40 day program (5 day split, 8 weeks) that you can use as a break...
It also allows you to train with out gear while simulating the lift with gear, since in most cases, the lift will be easier at the bottom and harder at the top.