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Barbell Rack Pull
Lats
Workout Steps
- Steps 1
Keep your feet shoulder width apart and place them below the bar
- Steps 2
Now, bend your knees
- Steps 3
and lower your hands
- Steps 4
Grip the bar using an overhand grip
- Steps 5
Your hands should be about shoulder width apart
- Steps 6
Now, inhale deeply and brace your core
- Steps 7
Hold your breath and lift the bar
- Steps 8
When you raise yourself up, make sure your hips and knees are fully extended
- Steps 9
Do not round your shoulders at the top
- Steps 10
Pull them back and hold the position for a second
- Steps 11
Now, lower the bar in a slow controlled manner and exhale
- Steps 12
Return to the starting position
- Steps 13
Repeat for the desired number of reps.
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.