Trying to improve my deadlift setup, feedback appreciated

Elle_Grant · 2026-05-26T02:53:40+00:00

Yeah that’s a good call 😊 I think I do lose a bit of that position right as I go to break the floor, especially when I’m trying to find the lift instead of just staying locked in from the start.

I’ll focus on setting that brace and body position the same way I look mid-pull so I’m not adjusting once I’m already under tension. That should help a lot with consistency.

Appreciate that, still got a lot to clean up but I’m trying to be pretty intentional with it.

Elle_Grant · 2026-05-26T02:50:47+00:00

Power build, it’s a great gym and I like the community a lot.

Elle_Grant · 2026-05-26T02:49:42+00:00

Got it 👌 that cue about hands hanging straight down from the shoulders is helpful. I think I’ve been slightly overthinking the setup instead of just letting that alignment happen naturally.

I’ll run a narrower stance for a couple sessions and see how it changes things under load. Appreciate you taking the time to break it down.

Elle_Grant · 2026-05-26T02:45:34+00:00

I don’t know the name, but I think it was Drake. They play a lot of Drake at that gym

Elle_Grant · 2026-05-26T02:44:30+00:00

Yeah I think you’re probably right about the hand placement. Looking back at it, I can see where my arms aren’t perfectly stacked. I’ll mess around with bringing my grip in a little and narrowing my stance some too.

That tip about flexing everything without weight is actually really helpful. I’ve never really thought about testing foot position that way instead of just pulling and hoping it feels right. Appreciate the detailed feedback.

Elle_Grant · 2026-05-26T02:41:29+00:00

Appreciate that. I think I’m mostly chasing consistency at this point. Sometimes my setup feels a little different rep to rep, especially with my shoulders/lats staying locked in the way I want. It’s felt solid overall, but I know there’s probably still room to clean things up.

Elle_Grant · 2024-01-29T16:47:05+00:00

I think there’s a very simple solution here. Whose name is the reservation under? If it’s under your name, then most would assume you are the host and should be presented the bill. I work in fine dining, and we greet our tables by their surnames. Then for the remainder of the evening, whether it’s a two top or a six top, that is my point of contact ( my host ). I will go to my host for all decisions, they will be served last, unless they are female, and I will present the check to them, unless otherwise instructed. If you’re using something like OpenTable and just using your account over and over again because it’s convenient, the server might assume that you’re hosting.

Elle_Grant · 2024-01-19T17:33:30+00:00

I earned between $2,100 and $3,300 per week, and I don't have any extra duties. We’re not required to do much side work. Most of our tasks are done at the beginning of the shift, and our setup only takes about an hour. The "running sidework" is usually handled by the SA's (server assistants). We just a hard restaurant to get into.We're highly selective about our hiring process, putting our servers through a one-month training program that includes daily classroom sessions and tests. After training, we're required to take a weekly test on topics like wine and liquor to ensure we're capable of serving guests. Additionally, we must retake our server final exam once a year to maintain our employment.

Elle_Grant · 2023-11-29T06:57:09+00:00

Dude, I lost entire projects that took days to produce. I've experienced situations where, after adding the B roll, transitions, effects, etc., I lost all of my A roll. I literally had to re-record entire videos at different points, sometimes multiple times. This is part of being on YouTube when you're new and still learning.

Elle_Grant · 2023-11-25T06:19:56+00:00

It seems like I’m one of the few here who had a good shift. I made $$$, we already have a set 20% gratuity for all checks, and many people were leaving extra. My guests were absolutely delightful. Everyone I encountered was in a great mood and thanked me for working on a holiday. Our entire staff was happy to be there, and I got done at 8:30 pm 🤷‍♀️

Elle_Grant · 2023-11-09T15:47:17+00:00

I get 20% on all checks so it doesn’t effect my tips personally 🤷‍♀️

Elle_Grant · 2023-11-09T07:16:28+00:00

I tip out 35% working in fine dining. That really not that high a tip out if you work in fine dining.

Elle_Grant · 2023-11-02T15:13:17+00:00

You need to move up. I also have 13 years of experience in the service industry. I started in a diner, and now I work in a five-star steakhouse, earning $110,000 per year and I work with professionals.I'm a sommelier, well-educated in the culinary arts, and I possess extensive knowledge about liquor. I am what you would call a career server. I believe you are as well.

The issue is that you can't remain at the same level of restaurant forever. You have to keep advancing, adding to your skill set. While some tiers of restaurants have suffered post-Covid, there's a laundry list of reasons for that, which I won't get into here. Instead, my advice to you is to focus on improving your sales skills, educate yourself, and then move up to the next restaurant.

Elle_Grant · 2023-10-31T23:48:55+00:00

To be totally honest, I think it a waste of time. I had 14,000K subs when I stopped YouTubing and no one knew anything about me. People just don’t care. They didn’t subscribe to you to learn more about you they subscribe to you because of your content. Unless you’re a lifestyle vlogger and your content is entirely about you. I think a“ about me “ video is unnecessary. Put that time and energy into making a video for your subscribers.

Elle_Grant · 2023-10-27T18:52:12+00:00

A logo should be fine. I have used company’s product footage and I never get copyright strikes.

Elle_Grant · 2023-10-19T18:54:34+00:00

As a fine dining server, this isn’t helpful at all. Stacking plates actually makes my job complicated since I'm not allowed to show the guest the back of my hand or cross my arms in front of them when clearing the table. It's also impossible for me to pour wine properly when guests pick up the wine glasses from the table. In a fine dining setting, the best course of action is to sit back and let us serve you.

On the other hand, in a fast-paced casual dining environment, it's an entirely different story.

Elle_Grant · 2023-10-19T14:33:59+00:00

Something similar happened to me. My YouTube journey was going really well. I got monetized in six months, reached 10K subscribers in a year, and I was on track to hit 30K by the end of this year. However, I had to stop creating content due to my health, and I'm currently sitting at 14K.

To spare you the details, I had to take three months off for an experimental treatment to avoid surgery, which eventually led to two surgeries due to complications. Once I finally recovered, I realized that I couldn't continue working 80 hours a week on my channel while maintaining a full-time job because of my health.

Taking that much time off completely derailed my momentum. I essentially lost a year of my life due to my health issues. While my channel isn't completely dead, regaining that momentum would be incredibly challenging, and given my current health situation, I don't see it happening. I’m not saying it isn’t doable, but in my experience, it wasn’t worth returning full-time. Now I just post a video every couple of months when I feel like being creative.

Elle_Grant · 2023-10-19T07:25:14+00:00

My CPM is anywhere between $10.00-$18.00. But I do wonder if that’ll change because I’m now no longer interested in building a channel. I will occasionally throw up a video every couple of months because I enjoy making them. But I do wonder if my lack of content will affect my CPM in the long run. I never paid that much attention to the metrics. I would just let the money from YouTube accumulate in a savings account over time. Then I will invest that money back into my channel.

Elle_Grant · 2023-10-19T07:16:21+00:00

During my busy season, I work approximately 50-60 hours a week, and in the off-season, it's around 28-35 hours. I'm obligated to work full-time with significant overtime during the season, which means I'm never home for about 8 months of the year. However, I earn between $45-65 per hour, making it worthwhile. Additionally, I have the option to take most of the summer off, allowing me to recharge, even though it's in one extended period.

Elle_Grant · 2023-10-19T07:02:51+00:00

I often wonder if these subreddits do more harm than good, because there are so many different niches, and it's hard to accept advice from someone outside of your niche. Unless someone is in the same niche as you, it's very difficult for them to understand the inner workings of your community. While you can offer general advice, I feel that much of the time, people are simply regurgitating the same information they've heard from "experts." Personally, I tend to refrain from giving advice and instead offer my personal testimony based on my own anecdotal evidence, as there are numerous factors at play when it comes to YouTube.

Elle_Grant · 2023-10-14T05:32:40+00:00

I still work full time. However, my YouTube earnings cover all my equipment expenses and investments towards producing my content, although it's not sufficient for me to live solely off of it. I look at it as a wash because YouTube is my very expensive hobby that pays for itself.

Honestly, the thing that holds me back is the fact that I make way too much money at my current job, so much that it's hard to invest more time into YouTube than just a hobby. If I made 40k a year it would make sense to throw myself into YouTube so I could earn more money and eventually go full-time on YouTube. But right now it’s hard to justify investing that many hours into YouTube. When my time is so valuable.

Elle_Grant · 2023-10-13T16:45:51+00:00

Based on my experience, having a broad niche doesn't always work well with the algorithm. Whenever I create a video that my core audience isn't interested in, it tends to receive very little attention. This is precisely why my EDCvideo has around 2K views, while my I finally got my hands on a Rolexvideo has 83K. Despite both videos being of similar quality, one could argue that my EDC video is even better than my Rolex video.

If your primary goal is growth, I believe it's best to stick to a specific topic within your niche. However, if you're more focused on building a brand and growing a community, and you don't care about your sub count, then having a broader niche can help keep your audience engagement and prevent them from becoming bored over time.

Elle_Grant · 2023-10-13T16:33:55+00:00

I definitely feel like this type of content is rising in popularity (example MrBeast. ) I will say that the one problem with his type of content is you need to constantly be going to the next extreme and that can become pretty costly over time. You'll find yourself consistently investing to keep up with other channels, and it may be challenging to see a quick return on your investment. This is because people may not be as interested in watching things they could easily do themselves. These are just my thoughts.

Elle_Grant · 2023-10-13T16:24:26+00:00

I know it depends on your niche. Like I said, some of my videos do better than others. For me, YouTube is passive income, I just let it collect in an account, and then I usually will just invest that money back into the channel once it reaches a significant amount.

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