creating back width

[train hard]

i thought rack pulls where just partial deadlifts i never do partial anything maybe its my missing link :grin:

wouldn't rack pulls be more for thickness and more middle back and trap then lats? i have always done chins and all the chin variations ,pulldowns and barbell and dumbell rows but if it works then cant argue with that might try a few for a change in my next workout

[soundsgood]

i thought rack pulls where just partial deadlifts i never do partial anything maybe its my missing link :grin:

wouldn't rack pulls be more for thickness and more middle back and trap then lats? i have always done chins and all the chin variations ,pulldowns and barbell and dumbell rows but if it works then cant argue with that might try a few for a change in my next workout

I thought the same thing until I tried them. They are their own exercise mate. And I was surprised at how my lats felt afterwards too. Nice and pumped. Give it a go and let us know how you go

[Pseudonym]

Rack pulls are so yesterday :roll:

But I only tried them for the first time this morning!

I liked them though.

[Bobsta]

Rack pulls are so yesterday :roll:

Yeah you're right opti!! I did them yesterday :pfft:

[Shutupandsquat]

Would you still rack pull after deadlifting and visa versa?

[mike27]

i like rack pulls, i have them on back day.

just cut out the legs part of a deadlift by setting the bar.

around or just below or above ur knees

i normally just tap the bb on the rack and pull up again and try not to rest it. then at the end i do a few forced reps 1 or 2 at a time resting the bb on the rack for a few seconds to re-grip.

allows you to do some heavy work but safely

[Jigga]

Their is no real muscle articulation with Rack Pulls though is there? (Never done them). If you aren't using the muscle through a ROM then is it that effective? Should I unrack the bar on Bench Press and just hold it above me for 30secs to build my chest?

Not saying it is wrong just curious if anyone can debate what I said.

[PeterDolan]

Their is no real muscle articulation with Rack Pulls though is there? (Never done them). If you aren't using the muscle through a ROM then is it that effective? Should I unrack the bar on Bench Press and just hold it above me for 30secs to build my chest?

Not saying it is wrong just curious if anyone can debate what I said.

PLers don't work their chest through a full ROM when they bench due to their arches. Every rule has an exception here and there Jigga

[TonganTerror]

I like rack pulls they take out part of the dead where your legs and glutes play a big part in getting the weight off the floor I do think they incorporate some traps if done from higher than mid knee which I actually do on purpose sometimes as a heavy heavy trap exercise (250kg -340kg)Good thread lads Im going to focus on this contraction lighter weight more control idea next week !!