Lats role in Deadlifting

[MDC**]

Hey new here and not a troll lol

what are the lats role in deadlifting? I searched google and wasnt able to find much. i thibk about all is was able to find is that they help keep your elbows close to the body

thanks

[Kiknskreem]

They keep the bar against your leg until your back angle becomes sufficiently vertical.

Search "Mark Rippetoe's Lengthy Analysis of the Deadlift"

[MDC**]

thanks, thats what i figured as i thought about it more1