Barbell Rack Pull demonstration
Equipmentbarbell
Difficultyintermediate
glutesupper legs

Barbell Rack Pull

The barbell rack pull is a compound strength exercise that targets the glutes, hamstrings, and lower back. It involves lifting a barbell from a rack set at knee height, focusing on hip extension and posterior chain activation.

Step-by-Step Form & Technique

  1. 1.Set up a barbell on a rack at knee height.
  2. 2.Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing slightly outwards.
  3. 3.Bend at the hips and knees to lower yourself down and grip the barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
  4. 4.Engage your core and lift the barbell by extending your hips and knees, pulling your shoulders back and squeezing your glutes at the top.
  5. 5.Lower the barbell back down to the starting position by bending at the hips and knees.
  6. 6.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary Muscles

hamstringslower back

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