Question about rackpulls

[Stoopy]

I'm wondering when doing a set of rack pulls do you set the bar completely back down on the safety pins before doing the next repetition? I noticed when i do them i don't set the bar back down on the pin but it feels like i'm doing romanian deadlifts.

[Keith]

I don't really think there is a "correct" way, but when I do them I perform the exercise just like a deadlift. I place the entire weight dead back on the safety pins before pulling again. I really think you would benefit alot more from this movement rather than touch n go.

[Stoopy]

Thanks for the tip Keith. I keep my back very straight when i rackpull but i still feel a pain in my lower back. The pins are placed below knee level. If i place them higher will the rack pulls be less effective?

[ddegroff]

higher pin placement takes more stress off the legs.

if your lower back hurts, then you may need to lower the weight and check your form.

[Keith]

Thanks for the tip Keith. I keep my back very straight when i rackpull but i still feel a pain in my lower back. The pins are placed below knee level. If i place them higher will the rack pulls be less effective?

I usually keep them right above my knee. Place a plate if necessary if they are rubbing against the knee cap or too high. I even throw a shrug into every rep because I can rack pull more than I can shrug. Great exercise to put on some nasty thickness to your back.

[Ruffian]

I keep mine just above the knee joint. Works like a charm