High Pulls

[fireman1]

All:
In one of Marty's articles he mentions being able to do 'high pulls' at various heights with his power rack.

I'm curious to know what is a 'high pull'? how it is done? and what are the primary muscle groups worked?

thanks

[zebulondragonslayer]

Hey Fireman,

High Pulls are like doing more than a deadlift put not quite a clean....

Check out this link. There is a pic and description:
http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/OlympicLifts/HighPull.html

Pull the bar up off the floor by extending the hips and knees. As the bar reaches the knees vigorously shrug the shoulders while keeping the barbell close to the thighs, jump upward extending the body. Flex elbows out to the sides, pulling bar up to neck height.

Hope that helps !

[fireman1]

thank you zebulondragonslayer!

the web link you provided is fantastic! I'll be referring to it on a regular basis!

[Marty]

John answered this so well I really didn't have anything to add -