04/20/2026
Rack pulls get a bad rap. A lot of lifters dismiss them as “partials” or “cheater reps,” and in fairness, they can be a waste of time if you’re just stacking plates high and moving weight with sloppy positioning. But when you set them up correctly, meaning your body is in the exact same position it would be if you pulled from the floor at that height, rack deadlifts become a powerful tool. They let you strengthen weak points, work through your mini-max (i.e. sticking point), and build carryover to your deadlift.
More here:
https://open.substack.com/pub/strengthandhealth/p/rack-deadlifts-why-partials-build?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=1frw9j