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Well not to make matters worse but there is also something called a keystone deadlift and hardcore people claim this is also different but I am unsure of the subtle differences.

Found this: Dr. Squat on Keystone deadlifts

I believe that I've developed a better way. With barbell in hand,
>poke both your butt and belly outward. In this position, you look kinda
>like one of the "Keystone Cops" you see in the 1920s movies. This
>variation of stiff legged deadlifts has thus become known as "Keystone
>Deadlifts."
> This seemingly strange position will prestretch your hamstrings
>because of the forward tilt of your pelvis the position entails. Then,
>while maintaining this position, slowly lower the barbell to around your
>knees, keeping the bar close to your legs during the descent and ascent.
> You must NOT go more than an inch or two below your knees. By the
>time you reach your (slightly unlocked) knees, your hip joints have
>fully flexed, and further lowering of the bar is accomplished ONLY
>through hyperflexion of your spine -- a NO-NO!
> You will feel a decided "burn" in your hams and glutes when keystones>are done correctly. You should feel virtually no discomfort or stress in
your lower back. If you do, experiment with the movement until you feel
no discomfort at all.

I tried that unweighted. It feels kind of nice in the hamstrings. It gets a stretch real easy. I'll have to try it out more on leg day. It seems to transfer just a little more of the load to the hamstrings, which could be a very good thing.

I think the keystone deadlift might be the best hamstring exercise yet. You can really feel it. That position helps keep your back straight even when going heavy too.

Snatch grip deadlift
350 x 3 reps

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Straight-leg Deadlift (straight-back variation)
265 lbs for 06 reps

Hits keep coming
365 x 3 on snatch grip deadlifts while standing on 1 plate...a 15 lb increase in a week (last week felt hella hard, this week only felt really hard...gimme 2 weeks and I may hit a 400 lb deadlift)

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Barbell Push Press - 225 lbs for 1 rep

This was the first time I've ever done more than bodyweight overhead.

Barbell Squat (high-bar variation) - 335 lbs for 1 rep
Straight-leg Deadlift (straight-back) - 275 lbs for 5 reps

That's two new PRs in one workout and three in the last two days.

Some new highs in aux. exercises...

cable shoulder internal rotation 50 lbs X12 reps
cable shoulder external rotation 40 lbs X12 reps
BB Reverse Curl 75 lbs X 10 reps
Lever lateral raise 105 lbs X 10 reps
Cable tricep pushdown 220 lbs X 12 reps (strict form)

I'm getting close to highs in all the main exercises...

But meanwhile, wOOOOOt for the rotator cuff! LOL

Hmmm ... I don't usually include machine lifts here, since every machine is different, but what the heck.

Sled Leg Press - 500 lbs for 8 reps (not including weight of sled)
Prone Leg Curl - 200 lbs for 8 reps
Leg Press Calf Raise - 500 lbs for 15 reps (not including weight of sled)
Seated Calf Raise - 270 lbs for 15 reps (not including weight of lever)

snatch grip dead lifts
375 x 3 (rep record)
400 x 1 (new max)

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well, im a long jumper so really only do certain lifts for this kind of thing, but ill add mine to the list anyway. Im 6.1 and weigh 175lbs.

Full squat 1 rep max = 385lbs
half squat 1 rep max = 525lbs
power clean 1 rep = 295lbs
power snatch 1 rep = 195lbs
bench press 1 rep = 250lbs

185 pounds incline bench press 11 reps

SWEET

Straight-leg Deadlift - 280 lbs for 8 reps*

* I did these using a thick (~1 1/2" diameter) bar with a mixed grip.

Two new ones today!

Barbell Bench Press - 315 lbs for 1 rep
Incline Barbell Press - 270 lbs for 1 rep