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I use to incorporate rack pulls into my workouts but then I realized I was getting more of a workout trying to set up the power rack and load the bar than actually doing the rack pulls so I don't do them very often anymore. I'll typically incorporate deadlift before rack pulls.
 
LeanEngineer said:
I use to incorporate rack pulls into my workouts but then I realized I was getting more of a workout trying to set up the power rack and load the bar than actually doing the rack pulls so I don't do them very often anymore. I'll typically incorporate deadlift before rack pulls.
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I'm just looking for something a little different.
 
I tried a few rack pulls yesterday morning, I just could not "feel" them so I did bent rows instead !!
 
Rocket3015 said:
I tried a few rack pulls yesterday morning, I just could not "feel" them so I did bent rows instead !!
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I know wfreiling said he does rackpulls below the knee, but I don’t feel I get as much out of them at that height - I prefer them a few inches lower and try to set my torso a bit leaned over, how I would be at that phase of a floor deadlift. Otherwise, I just end up finishing a partial squat with the bar in my hands.

So if you try them anymore, maybe play with the height. I have done them for high reps (sets of 12-15) as well, but because you need to reset every rep and not bounce I think they shine better for heavier work ranges (3-8).
 
Rocket3015 said:
I tried a few rack pulls yesterday morning, I just could not "feel" them so I did bent rows instead !!
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I think as a "bodybuilder" you would get more out of the Romanian Deadlift than the rack pull more hip and lat stimulation. I see rack pulls as more of a performance builder than a hypertrophy specific movement. Not saying they can't be trained that way, just I think they are better suited for performance goals.
 
MrKleen73 said:
I think as a "bodybuilder" you would get more out of the Romanian Deadlift than the rack pull more hip and lat stimulation. I see rack pulls as more of a performance builder than a hypertrophy specific movement. Not saying they can't be trained that way, just I think they are better suited for performance goals.
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I haven't done these lately. Time for some stiff leg deadlifts !
 
Rocket3015 said:
I haven't done these lately. Time for some stiff leg deadlifts !
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If you want them to hit that thickness more I would go with an RDL over an SLDL, very similar, but you can load a romanian a lot heavier, and in my opinion a healthier option for the lower back.
 
MrKleen73 said:
If you want them to hit that thickness more I would go with an RDL over an SLDL, very similar, but you can load a romanian a lot heavier, and in my opinion a healthier option for the lower back.
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Yeah SLDL is very specific: you are intentionally doing a deadlift with the low back. It’s direct erector training, and if you lose your brace for a moment you’re probably going to get hurt.
 
Hyde said:
Yeah SLDL is very specific: you are intentionally doing a deadlift with the low back. It’s direct erector training, and if you lose your brace for a moment you’re probably going to get hurt.
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Right and to me a romanian is like a lower rack pull that you never put down.
 
After yesterday, I will be doing yard debris dead lifts, my back hurts already !!
 
Started my Ursa Major from Apex Alchemy today !
 
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Day 3 of my Apex Alchemy Ursa Major run down 3lbs (I'm sure it water) waist is already feeling tighter and strength is good. @xR1pp3Rx , @Renew1 & @nostrum420
 
xR1pp3Rx said:
how much do you plan to use, and also what are your expectations?
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I am currently using 1ml every morning after my shower, I will be adding in True Shred in about a week, my goal is to get leaner and back into my 32" waist jeans.
 
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I guess I can't take them all in the same spot ??
 
Rocket3015 said:
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I guess I can't take them all in the same spot ??
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Mrs. Nos wants a variety shot. Not sure how many different items you have. She also says whatever you did with the light this time was better "less yellow" in her words. (She's a professional wedding photographer so she gets super into this stuff.)
 
In the last two photos you have seen my entire collection of Apex Alchemy products, I have just recently discovered how well they work.
 
Rocket3015 said:
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I guess I can't take them all in the same spot ??
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You gotta find a variety of spots with perfect lighting ;) It's like taking a picture of yourself. The right lighting makes the difference!
 
Down 3lbs since starting Ursa Major but my stomach is already tighten up nicely :)
 
Down to my last tub of Radiate, it's even my favorite flavor. @Monte_Cristo


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It's been awhile since I did that but here is from a year or two ago !!

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I took that while my wife was at the shore, I will have to get an updated pic sometime ............
 
I do have a recent one of my Protein Stash.

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