Shoulder impingement.

[The Deadlifting Dog]

Do you retract your shoulder blades when you lift?

[Nogbad the bad]

Do you retract your shoulder blades when you lift?

Well,if you mean barbell work,i do very little,as i've already said due to lower back injuries.The only two movements i'm still doing,are bench press
and close grip bench for triceps.
If by retracting shoulder blades,you're referring to good form,yes i do and always put form first.There are fellas in the gym throwing twice the weight
i use around,yet my physique is infinitely better than theirs,because their form is shit,and their ego rules.