Squats or Deadlifts

Deadlifts, although I really hate them. Come to think of it, I hate squats too.
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I agree. Deadlifts are better. Love to hate 'em and hate to love 'em.

I don't mind doing squats as much as DL's, though, when you put in a good set of deads it feels soooooo goooooood! :D
 
While we are on the subject of DL's: I'm a pretty tall guy (6'5") and I like doing DL's, but have trouble maintaining good form at the beginning of the movement. I'ts a looooong way down there and I feel as if I'm crunched up into a ball. My knees are all in my face, you get the idea.

I was thinking of using a power rack and have the bar sit up around 6-9 inches. I feel that would be more natural for a person of my size. Is this a good solution, or is it frowned upon?
 
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Quote[/b] (chiefhog @ July 16 2005,9:42)]I was thinking of using a power rack and have the bar sit up around 6-9 inches. I feel that would be more natural for a person of my size. Is this a good solution, or is it frowned upon?
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No problem using the power rack to raise the bar off the ground at all. Many people do this, even shorter guys who like to do partials.
 
I agree. I think the deadlift is king for overall strength and size. I credit a big deadlift with helping smaller lifts such as chins and bent rows.
 
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