Question - I squat way more than I deadlift, what gives?
Normally proportionated people with balanced development will always deadlift more than they squat.
ALWAYS.
If you squat more than you deadlift, then 99% of the time, the answer to this lies in one of the following:
1) You aren't squatting deep enough
2) You aren't squatting deep enough
3) You aren't squatting deep enough
4) You aren't squatting deep enough
5) You aren't squatting deep enough
If think you are squatting deep enough, then chances are good that one of the following solves the mystery:
6) You aren't squatting deep enough, no matter what you say (post Videos?)
7) You need chalk
8) You hate deadlifting because you're a wussy
9) You hate deadlifting for some other reason, but you're probably a wussy
10) Your grip sucks
Yes, I'm being funny. However, it is biomechanically impossible for an injury-free individual of balanced development to squat more than they deadlift without excessive lifting equipment assistance.
PERIOD.
If you really do squat more than you deadlift, and you honestly have trained both with equal intensity and effort, then I'd drop an entire paycheck that you simply haven't evaluated yourself honestly.
If you have posted a video of your squats, you own chalk, your grip is strong, and you like deadlifting, but you still squat more than you deadlift, it is probably one of the following:
11) You have very small hands
12) You have insanely stumpy arms
#11 is common in very short, stocky women. Short = small hands, stocky = short fingers.
Guys? I don't want to hear your excuses, unless you have injuries. Just admit you're being a puss with the deadlifts and move on.
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