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by nimbleplum40 1078 days ago
> We all share the same anatomy and the levers that are your arms perform the same way.

No, there's a huge amount of difference between individuals. Anatomical differences, differences in experience, differences is response to training stimulus, differences in pain perception, etc.

> but bending your back to lift weight weight vs using your legs is improper

Strongly disagree. See any strongman lifting atlas stones [1]. See stiff leg deadlifts.

Also, why is it improper? Who decided that?

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ju2nRDBa3o0