#rackpulls101

[allisonethier]

🚂🎥 RACK PULLS …………………………………………… Deadlifting is a great way to build the back, posterior chain (the backside of the body), work on that V-Taper, look more athletic, and get strong. The Rack Pull is a ‘mini deadlift’, that allows you to work on proper body position (ie technique), grip strength, and the ‘hip hinge’ movement. …………………………………………………. 🎥 Video 1: side view 🎥 Video 2: angled view ………………………………………… 🔐 KEY POINTS 1️⃣Bar should be at the level of the knees or just below Use a box to get to the right height or prop bar up on stacked plates 2️⃣Bar position - just over the top of the foot When you look down at your feet, the bar should be over the midline of the top of the foot 3️⃣Hinge at the hips Drive from legs rather than pulling from the back/lower back That means, squeeze your butt 4️⃣Remember your ABC’s A-Abs engaged, B-Back flat/stacked; C-Chest proud 5️⃣Pull of the bar should be in a straight up in a straight line. Stand tall Negative-slowly return bar to start (you can skim the thighs to keep the bar close to the body) Always start with a low weight, and then build up. You can always add more the next workout Train smarter, for a longer lifting career …………………………………………………. If you are currently deadlifting of any kind, rack pulls could be a 🌟 new-to-you-variation 💫 It can help you progress, in strength, muscle gain, or general fitness Remember; weight training is essential to re-shaping the body, and losing, and keeping body fat off Train + 🥘 eat better = look and feel A-MAH-ZING ………………………………………… #weightworkout #deadlifts #rackpulls #workout #barbellworkout #olympiclifting #olympiclifts #fitness #strength #buildmuscle #strong #teachemtuesday #barbelltraining #rackpulls101 (at Excellence Fitness) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw4Fo5iDRj5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=yxe2e71soezg