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Barbell Rack Pull

0 min read

16 Oct 2018

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Preparation

Barbell Rack Pulls work on your lower back muscles. They also target your glutes, quads, hamstrings and upper back muscles. Set up a barbell in a power rack. Keep the safety bar in a low position, just below your knees.

Method

Step 1

Keep your feet shoulder width apart and place them below the bar

Step 2

Now, bend your knees

Step 3

and lower your hands

Step 4

Grip the bar using an overhand grip

Step 5

Your hands should be about shoulder width apart

Step 6

Now, inhale deeply and brace your core

Step 7

Hold your breath and lift the bar

Step 8

When you raise yourself up, make sure your hips and knees are fully extended

Step 9

Do not round your shoulders at the top

Step 10

Pull them back and hold the position for a second

Step 11

Now, lower the bar in a slow controlled manner and exhale

Step 12

Return to the starting position

Step 13

Repeat for the desired number of reps.

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