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Rack Pull with Bands
Rack Pull with Bands is a intermediate powerlifting exercise using barbell. It works the lower back, with help from the forearms, glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps and traps.
intermediatebarbellpull movementcompoundpowerlifting
- Main muscles
- lower back
- Also works
- forearms, glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps, traps
How to do it
- Set up in a power rack with the bar on the pins. The pins should be set to the desired point; just below the knees, just above, or in the mid thigh position. Attach bands to the base of the rack, or secure them with dumbbells. Attach the other end to the bar. You may need to choke the bands to provide tension.
- Position yourself against the bar in proper deadlifting position. Your feet should be under your hips, your grip shoulder width, back arched, and hips back to engage the hamstrings. Since the weight is typically heavy, you may use a mixed grip, a hook grip, or use straps to aid in holding the weight.
- With your head looking forward, extend through the hips and knees, pulling the weight up and back until lockout. Be sure to pull your shoulders back as you complete the movement. Return the weight to the pins and repeat.
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General information, not medical advice: start light, learn the movement before adding weight, and ask a qualified coach or doctor if you are injured or unsure. Exercise data from the Free Exercise DB (public domain).