I couldnt agree more except to say that heavy front squats (not in smith machine) have helped me a lot as your body gets in a great upright groove that helps back squats a lot.
Since the last installment, I have lost 15kg of fat so I am 100kg now. This is 220kg x 11. 23 weeks out from competition, both deadlifting and bodybuilding. Following Dave Palumbo diet.