What's the best stance for conventional deadlifts? This is an easy question to answer. Think about where you'd set your feet to test your vertical jump. It's likely more of a narrow(er) stance.
This is your best stance to display power (and for spontaneous tickle fights), and, not coincidentally, is also the best stance to set up for your conventional or trap bar deadlift.
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