did rack deadlifts... did`nt really like em

[gonelifting]

I was so looking forward to them too. It was my first time. Maybe I went too heavy. not sure. Now I realise also that you gotta set the bar down after each rep, correct? I did`nt do that.

I`m trying to do a new split working out same bodyparts 3times in 2 weeks. It`s not really working out too well but I`ll give it a chance.

My thighs are all scratched up from the knee up. I doubt the form was right. I don`t have a video clip. sorry. I kept feeling I was leaning forward too much, but I never have a problem when doing regular deads. I`ll give it another shot maybe or just scrap them,my lower back hurts more than my upper/trap area.

 

[PatsFan34]

They were akward for me at first, but you'll get used to it!!!

 

[gonelifting]

Where do you set the pins? I had them just above the knees.

 

[PatsFan34]

I actually put them at the lowest setting so it's only like 6 inches from the floor!!!

 

[PatsFan34]

You know what they say, "Practice makes perfect"!!!

 

[gonelifting]

After my sets I did a regular set from the floor and it felt SO MUCH better. Like you said maybe I gotta get used to it. time will tell. But I also gotta look at some clips too, I think., revex`s clips are helping.

 

[spatts]

I don't like them. I do reverse band deads instead.

 

[gonelifting]

The good thing that came out of it was. My grip did`nt give out with 405 pounds 4reps. I had`nt thought about it untill now. silver lining. lol Never went that high so I learned something about myself.

 

[PatsFan34]

Good job dude!!!

 

[Hannibal]

The problem with rack pulls is that it puts you in awkward positions that you are never in during a real pull.

 

[Hannibal]

Nope...not just you. It's the nature of the movement....it's just awkward.

 

[gonelifting]

The problem with rack pulls is that it puts you in awkward positions that you are never in during a real pull.

EXACTLY! Holy shit, I thought it was just me and I was doing them wrong. (of course I could still be doing them wrong) I thought it would just be "the end of a regular deadlift" but it`s not. to me at least, but again it`s the first time and it just feels weird.

With regular deads I barely scrape my legs but these I got burned. lol

 

[endpoint]

It feels great for me.

yep reset the bar before pulling for another rep

use anywhere from the floor to 1" from lock out.

depends what you want to achieve

 

[gonelifting]

It feels great for me.

yep reset the bar before pulling for another rep

use anywhere from the floor to 1" from lock out.

depends what you want to achieve

I`m trying to target my upper back and traps, shoulders. Does that mean I can go higher with the pins?

Also how far away from your legs do you set the bar down at? touching your legs? an inch away?

 

[revexrevex]

Gonelifting it was very akward for me as well. When I did them, they were right at the knee, with my knees touching the bar, my back arched very hard and at 45 degree angle, and my legs slightly bent. I would begin to pull by flexing my traps and back really hard to stabilize the weight, and simulteneously push off with the legs and extend the back.

 

[endpoint]

I`m trying to target my upper back and traps, shoulders. Does that mean I can go higher with the pins?

Also how far away from your legs do you set the bar down at? touching your legs? an inch away?

i usually place the bar right on my thigh about 1 inch above my knee. each week lowering it or raising it a pin.

(i dont do these at the moment due to current training)

I used them NOT to strengthen my deadlift, i used them for overload of the muscles involved and my grip