u/jrmill90

435lb single on conventional DL.

I have dropped about 20lbs from 210 over the last couple months and it feels like my center of gravity is off or something on my deadlifts. This was definitely a 0 reps in reserve pull and is about 10lbs under my 1rm while I was at 210lb (not surprised to lose a little strength during a cut). But it feels like Im having a harder time not getting pulled forward on my 1-3 rep range weights.

It did feel like the weak link might have been hamstrings, but I'm not 100% sure. Any pointers appreciated.

Finished my cut at a goal morning weight 185lbs. Last Picture was from late January at 210. Calories have been about 2900-3000 with an extra 100-200 on high energy expenditure days. About 16 years lifting experience.

Really only noticed a strength loss on back squats throughout the cut.

I have a severe muscle imbalance in my right lower trap that causes significant scapular winging. Pretty sure it came from compensating for a shoulder injury (labrum repair in 2014, which retore post op).

I only really became aware of this being the actual issue of my persistent shoulder problems in the last year.

If anyone has any good excercises or tips for isolation in this area it would be appreciated!!!