Rack Pulls

[MrTotality]

Hey folks.

Any thoughts on rack pulls? benefits?

 

[thewilman]

I have used them before. You can go a lot heavier than BLDL off the floor. I enjoyed them a lot!

It also takes the legs out of most of the exercise, so if you are also squatting heavy it won't detract from that, IMHO.

 

[UNCfan1]

I have used them before. You can go a lot heavier than BLDL off the floor. I enjoyed them a lot!

It also takes the legs out of most of the exercise, so if you are also squatting heavy it won't detract from that, IMHO.

Agreed I love them alot. Helps me out cause of my size deadlifts are hard for me not trying to make excuses. I like them alot cause it thickens my traps and upperback and like Wilman says it takes the legs out.

 

[Rodja]

It helps to build an insanely thick back. I alternated between rack deads and traditional deads for about 6 months and I went from 315x3 to 425x4 in that time frame.

 

[thewilman]

That's awesome progress Rodja! That's my favorite thing about them, you can pull some insane weight! You feel like a freakin' beast!!!

Thanks MrT (couldn't help it ) I'm adding those again to my back routine! :dl:

 

[Rodja]

That's awesome progress Rodja! That's my favorite thing about them, you can pull some insane weight! You feel like a freakin' beast!!!

That's MrT (couldn't help it ) I'm adding those again to my back routine! :dl:

I did feel awesome when I was pulling 515 on rack pulls about a year ago. I am not that strong currently, but I will get back there within the summer.

 

[R-Mac]

where do you guys pull from

knee level?

slightly lower?

i pull from knee level and want to make sure its correct

 

[rpen22]

I usually set the pins about an inch below the knees.

 

[thesinner]

Great for building back, as well as improving deadlift (Just above the knee is a sticking point for me).

 

[thewilman]

I set it so that when I address the bar (hello bar ) it is right above my knee caps w/ my legs slightly bent.

Nice pulls, R. I think the most I did was 405, don't rememeber. I'll find out next week! Rack pulls and RPM - dangerous combo!!! :head:

 

[Customizer]

great upper back builder, I've seen some folks use absolutely ridiculous poundages on these, upwards of 1500 (no typo)

also if you have a thick bar, 2.5 or 3 inch, these are simply an even more amazing exercise, it opens up a whole new dimension of training your torso which would especially benefit a wrestler or grappler

 

[R-Mac]

thanks for the replies guys...I cant wait to do rack's tonight :dl:

 

[Travis]

I usually set the pins about an inch below the knees.

This is also where I set the pins...

 

[ITHURTZ]

I started rack pulls as of thursday. Always making excuses to not do deadlifts so I had to try something. I have to stand on 3 plates to get the bar the 2" below the knee cap, really felt them the next day. I love it

 

[MrTotality]

thanks much for the replies guys I am goign to be thrwoing that into back day on thursday. I did heavy deads this past thursday. heavey for me that is. So I am hoping ot add more for the rack pulls. :dl:

 

[Rodja]

Just make sure to keep your form good. You may also notice that you get a little stronger for the first several WO's because your body is adapting to the additional poundages.

 

[Dutchman]

I Love Rack Deads!!!! I set the bar a couple inches below my knees so as to get some leg work but without putting my lower back in danger. I work up to a couple sets @ 365 X 8 reps with good form. My goal is higher but for me it takes time. There is nothing, absolutely no other exercise that makes me feel better. I get leg, back and shoulder work all at the same time. I warm up with heavy Hammer Strength Pulldowns (360 X 6) and Low Rows (410 X 6). I also do some plate raises (45 lbs) and some HS Shoulder Presses. I then finish off with some Barbell Shrugs. Everything is planned around getting myself ready to do the Racks.

FWIW, I find my back is so strong that if I concentrate on "throwing" my lats into my BPs I actually get a better lift off which I trace back to the Racks.

 

[MrTotality]

I threw them in on Sunday as a double session. Damn RPM wont let me rest. THey were great and hit a "largeer" number than I expected.

 

[thewilman]

Alright fellas, hit some rack pulls today... worked my way up to my last 2 sets for 8 @ 405. Just above my knees (couldn't set the pins any lower) with straps on the last 2 sets and belt. I want to try a different rack where I can set the pins to just below my knees.

I did rub my thighs a bit raw with the bar...forgot to wear pants!

 

[ITHURTZ]

Put some plates under your feat to get higher. On my rack I need to have 3 25's under each foot to get proper height. I feel like a giant when at the top of the rep

 

[thewilman]

Put some plates under your feat to get higher. On my rack I need to have 3 25's under each foot to get proper height. I feel like a giant when at the top of the rep

Good idea! :thumbsup: Reps to you my man!

 

[thewilman]

Man...my back is already sore form this morning's pulls!!! :head:

I can feel it in my traps and upper back mostly and a little in my lower back. SWEET! We'll see how sore I am tomorrow morning!

 

[ITHURTZ]

I take it you love the soreness as much as I do? The next day after I did pulls I was so sore, I was really happy and went around the house going YA WHAT A WORKOUT YESTERDAY!

 

[thewilman]

Yeah buddy!!! It's like a badge of honor! If I wince at work when I get up from my chair, one of the girls will look at me and say "Leg day?" LOL

DOMS is where it's at!

 

[Rodja]

Yeah buddy!!! It's like a badge of honor! If I wince at work when I get up from my chair, one of the girls will look at me and say "Leg day?" LOL

DOMS is where it's at!

I used to love DOMS, but now I try to avoid bad DOMS. Training MMA while extremely sore is not fun.

 

[thewilman]

I used to love DOMS, but now I try to avoid bad DOMS. Training MMA while extremely sore is not fun.

I bet it must be BRUTAL!

Training MOW is OK with DOMS!

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[MrTotality]

man sometimes I just get greedy. Did 505 for 2 on rack pulls this afternoon, and put the weight back a little too fast and smacked it right into my right knee. Damn the bruise is already there:frustrate

 

[tunnelrat]

rotate with deads!!!

i rotate pin pulls with sumo deads; just started this routine 2 months ago.

i do the pin pulls with a double-overhand grip from varied heights- from lowest hole to just below knees.

the deads are done with a mixed grip.

this combination of pulls has been nothing short of AMAZING, from an absolute strength standpoint, to hypertrophy.

 

[ManInTheBox]

I love rack pulls. You will have the sorest traps and lower/middle back for days. You can do quite a bit more weight than regular deads. Just use good form and don't bounce the weight too hard.

 

[MrTotality]

I just hit a pr for myself with RP's 510 4 reps. It was like christmas for me