Rack Pull

Starting Position:

Have the barbell set up just above the knee resting on safety bars.  Grasp the barbell with a closed grip, your arms should be straight the entire time during the movement.  Set your Core, do this by pulling your shoulder blades together, then arch your lower back, and contract your stomach muscles.  Keep your head looking straight ahead, not up.

Movement:

By using your legs lift the barbell off the rack maintaining good body position.  Keep the arms straight, lower back tight, and shoulders pulled together.  Lower the barbell back to the safety bars and repeat for the prescribed numbers of repetitions. 

Starting Position

Movement & Finishing Position