How to Do Barbell Deadlift High Pull

Barbell Deadlift High Pull is a back exercise using barbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Back

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Deadlift High Pull

  1. 01Stand with feet hip-width apart and grip the barbell slightly wider than the knees in a hinge position.
  2. 02Drive through the heels to extend the hips and knees explosively.
  3. 03Pull the barbell vertically towards the lower chest by driving the elbows toward the ceiling.
  4. 04Keep the bar close to the torso throughout the entire ascent.
  5. 05Lower the bar back to the floor by hinging at the hips and extending the arms.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Deadlift High Pull

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Upper back Pulls the shoulder blades together and back.
  • Lats Pulls the arms down and toward the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Shrug the shoulders at the top of the pull to ensure the barbell reaches chest height without the elbows dropping.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Deadlift High Pull questions

What muscles does Barbell Deadlift High Pull work?

Barbell Deadlift High Pull is catalogued as a back exercise in A90 Training Club, with the back as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell Deadlift High Pull correctly?

Stand with feet hip-width apart and grip the barbell slightly wider than the knees in a hinge position. Drive through the heels to extend the hips and knees explosively. Pull the barbell vertically towards the lower chest by driving the elbows toward the ceiling. Keep the bar close to the torso throughout the entire ascent. Lower the bar back to the floor by hinging at the hips and extending the arms.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Deadlift High Pull?

Shrug the shoulders at the top of the pull to ensure the barbell reaches chest height without the elbows dropping.

Is Barbell Deadlift High Pull suitable for beginners?

Barbell Deadlift High Pull is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Deadlift High Pull?

Barbell Deadlift High Pull uses barbell.

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