Figure 1: The starting position of the Smitty deadlift is similar to the start of the Olympic snatch, except the hips are a bit lower. Figure 2: Unlike conventional deadlifts, the movement stops just below the kneecaps. Figure 3: The top pull of the Smitty Deadlift as viewed from the side. Note that the lower back is flat and the shoulders are in front of the bar. Smitty Deadlifts by Kim Goss (1983) Many powerlifters insist that findings in Olympic lifting in no way relate to their sport. I…
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