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post 1488416711 03-24-2017, 11:32 AM
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rack pulls : above the knee or below whats the diffrence ?

i feel more comfortable above the knee tbh doesn't use glutes as much so it feels as tho its more a proper back workout

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post 1488416941 03-24-2017, 11:35 AM
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post 1488417041 03-24-2017, 11:35 AM
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I like right at the knee, perfect Goldilocks zone nomsayin
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post 1488417081 03-24-2017, 11:35 AM
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pretty sure the proper way to do it is below the knees. idk wtf above the knees would do for you
post 1488417171 03-24-2017, 11:36 AM
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Above the knee is purely for ego most the time, let's be honest... Especially cringe-worthy when they bounce every rep off the rack. Absolutely pointless.

Below the knee for sure.
post 1488417371 03-24-2017, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted By Zwicker⏩
Above the knee is purely for ego most the time, let's be honest... Especially cringe-worthy when they bounce every rep off the rack. Absolutely pointless.

Below the knee for sure.
then why is my back /traps getting bigger m8
post 1488417571 03-24-2017, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted By criminal_manne⏩
I like right at the knee, perfect Goldilocks zone nomsayin
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post 1488417981 03-24-2017, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted By allnattybro92⏩
then why is my back /traps getting bigger m8
Is that a question? I wouldn't know, would I? You sipping Minute Maid? That'll make your traps and upper back pop. Doing shrugs/rows/deadlifts? It's a bit of a multi-faceted explanation I'd think.
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I always pull about 1 inch below my knee. Anything higher is almost like a power shrug.
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post 1488418551 03-24-2017, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted By allnattybro92⏩
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I go right below the knee. Above makes to easier than it already is
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Originally Posted By allnattybro92⏩
i feel more comfortable above the knee tbh doesn't use glutes as much so it feels as tho its more a proper back workout

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There's no one right answer and that depending on your levers. For most, within a couple inches of the knees in either direction. I found just above the knee was the sweet spot when I did regular rack pulls. At below the knees, for most, might as well just pull from the floor, but goals play a part there to. PL goals vs say bbing goals and so forth.
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Originally Posted By criminal_manne⏩
I like right at the knee, perfect Goldilocks zone nomsayin
Yea at the knee for me too like the top of the kneecap
post 1488419141 03-24-2017, 11:51 AM
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post 1488419181 03-24-2017, 11:52 AM
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do what feels right.


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Originally Posted By WillBrink⏩
There's no one right answer and that depending on your levers. For most, within a couple inches of the knees in either direction. I found just above the knee was the sweet spot when I did regular rack pulls. At below the knees, for most, might as well just pull from the floor, but goals play a part there to. PL goals vs say bbing goals and so forth.
thanks for your input m8
my goals are bbing couldn't give a phuck about pl
post 1488419841 03-24-2017, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted By JIGSAW⏩
do what feels right.


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the higher the pin the higher posterior chain work ur doing

above knee trap work

below and down further rhomboids then lower more so slowly reaching into glutes and hams etc

one is not better then the other its ismply targeting dif muscle groups
post 1488419931 03-24-2017, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted By JIGSAW⏩
do what feels right.


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so above or below the knee?
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Originally Posted By Desultory1⏩
the higher the pin the higher posterior chain work ur doing

above knee trap work

below and down further rhomboids then lower more so slowly reaching into glutes and hams etc

one is not better then the other its ismply targeting dif muscle groups
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this is what I was looking for
thanks m8

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Well below the knee is a slightly easier version of a deadlift and is for people recovering from injury or those with mobility issues. Above the the knee is more aimed towards mid to upper back, and in fact works wanders for back and traps, especially with a hold at the top.
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Can be viewed as "ego lifting" by guys that can't see the science in the lift. I personally do above the knee for mid and upper back work. Below when I'm preparing for a heavy deadlift, or when I had injury. Can also be below knee if you have mobility issues and can't complete conventional deadlift.
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Originally Posted By theACEofSPADES⏩
I go right below the knee. Above makes to easier than it already is
Unless you want to hit your mid/upper back and traps
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Originally Posted By Desultory1⏩
the higher the pin the higher posterior chain work ur doing

above knee trap work

below and down further rhomboids then lower more so slowly reaching into glutes and hams etc

one is not better then the other its ismply targeting dif muscle groups
Well said, I'm glad not everyone is shallow minded and gets the science
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I prefer right below the knee near mid-tibia.

What's the point of keeping it so high above the knees? All you do is build up pressure and you barely even stretch anything. Its also dependent on your shoulder position (rolled forward, back, neutral). IMO, everyone is different and if you can hit the right areas with your chit form, then fuk it.

edit: I prefer it this way because my lower back is jacked up. My traps are decently sized and upper back is already wide, so I prefer emphasis on my glutes and lower back.
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Originally Posted By Ozzy270582⏩
Well below the knee is a slightly easier version of a deadlift and is for people recovering from injury or those with mobility issues. Above the the knee is more aimed towards mid to upper back, and in fact works wanders for back and traps, especially with a hold at the top.
Have you already had experiences/results in middle/upper back area with the rack pulls above the knee? Wanna add them to my routine
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It depends on the person...do whatever works for you.
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Originally Posted By allnattybro92⏩
then why is my back /traps getting bigger m8
Because you're still doing "work." Got NADA (NOTHING) to do with your deadlift-if you even have one. That's exactly why your deadlift stills ranks in the Women's division only............
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Originally Posted By Micii⏩
pretty sure the proper way to do it is below the knees. idk wtf above the knees would do for you
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