Barbell High Pull
Muscle Groups: Glutes, Hamstrings
Barbell High Pull focuses on Glutes, Hamstrings, with Traps, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Barbell High Pull with proper form and technique.
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Stand with your feet hip-width apart, gripping a barbell with an overhand, shoulder-width grip.
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Hinge at your hips and bend your knees, lowering the barbell to mid-shin level while keeping your back straight and arms extended.
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Explosively extend your hips and knees, shrugging your shoulders and pulling the barbell upwards towards your chest.
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Keep your elbows high and flared out as the barbell reaches chest height.
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Control the movement as you lower the barbell back to the mid-shin starting position by reversing the motion.
Secondary Muscles
While Barbell High Pull primarily targets Glutes, Hamstrings , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Traps, Shoulders . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Barbell High Pull, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Barbell High Pull, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
