Rack Pulls with Band Resistance

Rack pull for a big deadlift

Performing a rack pull involves a few key steps. Rack pulls are a variation of the deadlift performed using a power rack. You’ll be pulling the weight from an elevated position compared to the traditional deadlift, which typically targets the upper back, traps, and lockout portion of the deadlift. Here’s how to perform a rack pull: 1. **Setup**: - Position the safety bars of a power rack at knee height or slightly below. - Load a barbell with the desired weight and rest it on the safety bars. 2.