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Barbell Rack Pull

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Intermediate

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Glutes accessibility Upper Legs
Hamstrings Lower Back

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Barbell

Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

7.3

Force

push

Barbell Rack Pull is a intermediate multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Glutes in the Upper Legs region. Performed using barbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Hamstrings and Lower Back.

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1

Set up a barbell on a rack at knee height.

2

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing slightly outwards.

3

Bend at the hips and knees to lower yourself down and grip the barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.

4

Engage your core and lift the barbell by extending your hips and knees, pulling your shoulders back and squeezing your glutes at the top.

5

Lower the barbell back down to the starting position by bending at the hips and knees.

6

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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