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How to Rack Pull: Techniques, Benefits, Variations

Targeted Muscles in the Rack Pull

The rack pulls mainly target the following muscle groups in the body:

– Hamstrings: These muscles are targeted in the first half of the exercise. They play a key role in hip extension and knee flexion

– Glutes: They are important for stabilizing your hip joint and deadlifting the barbell during the exercises. These muscles are necessary for the hip joint extension

– Lats: They are important for back tightness and spine protection

– Lower back muscles: Important for extending the spine during the exercise

– Hand and forearm muscles: Necessary for gripping the barbell

– Upper back muscles: Important for keeping a tall posture and aligned shoulders

– Quadriceps: Needed for knee extension [5]