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How to Rack Pull: Techniques, Benefits, Variations

How to Do the Rack Pull

Once you have done with the preparation, follow this step-by-step guide to do the rack pull:

Step 1: Step onto the barbell with a shoulder-width stance. Bend your hips and knees slightly to get into the position

Step 2: Hold the bar a bit wider than the shoulder width

Step 3: Tighten the lats and push against the floor to pull the slack out of the positioning

Step 4: Lift up the barbell until the hips are extended fully. Avoid overextending the back at the top

Step 5: Keep tension on the bar and then return it to the initial position

Step 6: Repeat the above steps for the desired number of reps and sets [3]