Rack deads

[casualbb]

Well, I don't train for strength or 1RM, but I believe their value is basically as a way to train the posterior chain, but more specifically overload the top portion of a deadlift to prevent a sticking point. Correct me if I'm wrong.

-casual

 

[coolcolj]

do it with a snatch grip and you'll feel the lats work hard

but snatch high pulls are even better

 

[FatRat]

Well, I don't train for strength or 1RM, but I believe their value is basically as a way to train the posterior chain, but more specifically overload the top portion of a deadlift to prevent a sticking point. Correct me if I'm wrong.

-casual

Agreed.

I see it as a partial movement the allows for more weight due to the reduced range of motion, which would potentially hit the muscles involved in that phase of the movement more intensely. A useful addition to work on the stronger part of the movement with maximal weight, but I don’t think I would want to replace the full deadlift as the mainstay of my back workout…

 

[PolishHammer1977]

From knee height, I love them. They've been great for my lower and middle back, traps and grip.

I have to say I fel the same way. I like the cnstant variations as well.

 

[JOKER47]

I use them to strengthen my deadlift lockout. That's where I have been having the hardest time finishing when going for a PR.

The bar wants to stop moving right at about knee height. That's where I do my rack pulls from.



Joker