2......confused......bar should be against shins on the way up.....are you just talking about setting up for the lift or something?

Yea, I meant when I set up. When I pull its close to the shins.

4........that's because deadlift is a BACK exercise.....dunno how many times i have to tell people this.

I understand it's a back exercise, I'm just not sure how it's supposed to feel. Lower back pump is normal? I always thought I'd feel in more in my mid back/lats. If thats the case I'll suck it up and deal with the burning lower back. But its uncomfortable as hell. Just doesn't seem right.