Ok; I've seen several videos on how to deadlift and they all seem different. When I was a kid, I worked in a furniture store. We were taught to lift with your legs (squat "up" and bend up from the waist once you're standing or right before). Is this the proper technique for deadlifts? I find I'm doing a similiar form with deadlifts and seem to be working my legs than anything. Any thoughts? Thanks!
How a person does it varies because of their build.
Length of arms, length of legs, torso length, etc.
Don't overthink it. The deadlift is one of the simplest lifts there is.
Your head should align with your spine which usually means looking slightly downward when starting the lift, not craning your neck to look straight ahead like this gif.
Here's the general form:
