The Answer

Lifting from power position is pretty much the answer to everything. Want a better understanding of timing? Lift from the power position. Want to get rid of bending your arms early? Lift from the power position? Want more friends? Lift from the power position.

Maybe not more friends but power position is also awesome for teaching students how to get tons of hip extension. We call it layback because when done properly the student is leaning back as the bar flies by.

Work from power position. Add weight. Do it until you realize that pulling with your arms is silly and instead hip explosion and getting under the bar is key.