How Your Rack Height Can Fix Technique Issues

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  • Опубліковано 9 сер 2023
  • A simple movement constraint that I find is underrated is a lifters bench and rack height. Having the proper rack height will force certain fundamentals of technique that will translate to the entirety of the movement. In particular in the bench press, we commonly see rack height issues resulting in soft elbows. And on squat, we see issues occur with low bar rack position and ribcage orientation. In my latest UA-cam Video, I give a quick breakdown of these errors, and how simply adjusting your rack height can make a notable difference in your technique on both lifts, when seemingly all other cueing is failing. The setup of your lifts is a big part of what determines the success in execution, and hopefully this quick, but informative, video can shed some light on how to choose and adjust your rack height to best suit you.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 35

  • @bryangomez2540
    @bryangomez2540 11 місяців тому +11

    As soon as you post a video Steve I feel like I already gained more knowledge in powerlifting, thank you always 🙏🏽

  • @jayteemyG
    @jayteemyG 10 місяців тому +4

    tactical sound at 3:18 to keep me awake for the full duration of the video
    really though, great vid

    • @PRsPerformance
      @PRsPerformance  10 місяців тому +5

      Unintentional viewer retention sound modifier

  • @boldizsarnagy05
    @boldizsarnagy05 11 місяців тому +17

    At least my deadlift bar height is okay

  • @michaelroskellpl
    @michaelroskellpl 11 місяців тому +3

    Competing tomorrow. Will bare this in mind. Thanks Steve 🫡

  • @hypnos-7371
    @hypnos-7371 10 місяців тому +2

    I totally see your point on the bench press, however I don’t fully agree for squats. I feel like it really depends on the lifter, for some the opposite is true and too high of a rack height really prevents them from getting into that nice depressed locked in position.

    • @PRsPerformance
      @PRsPerformance  10 місяців тому +2

      As stated, you can have too high of a rack height as well. If they cannot get into position and feel like they have to reach for it, that is too high. This is about going lower than needed. The idea here going as high as you can while still being able to comfortably setup and unrack. Going any lower than that then brings about these issues.

  • @kumarvaibhaw4400
    @kumarvaibhaw4400 10 місяців тому +1

    Great video!❤

  • @ArtlantisDE
    @ArtlantisDE 11 місяців тому +5

    Me watching the full video although I don't have a comp rack and don't plan to compete anytime soon

    • @PRsPerformance
      @PRsPerformance  11 місяців тому +2

      still could very much apply in understanding what needs to be done while unracking to make commercial gym and non-comp racks less of a detriment.

    • @ArtlantisDE
      @ArtlantisDE 11 місяців тому +1

      ​@@PRsPerformanceyou haven't seen my commercial gym where the only two bench heights are either built for a 7ft dude or for Angelo

  • @StephColbertsonStrength
    @StephColbertsonStrength 11 місяців тому +3

    Lately I’ve been looking at my upper back position and thinking it looked a bit too flexed over. May try upping my height one notch next squat.

    • @PRsPerformance
      @PRsPerformance  11 місяців тому +3

      Do that plus rewatch my low bar setup and bracing video and implement those cues.

    • @StephColbertsonStrength
      @StephColbertsonStrength 11 місяців тому

      @@PRsPerformance will do!

  • @ArtlantisDE
    @ArtlantisDE 11 місяців тому +4

    What the hell is that upload frequency?!

    • @PRsPerformance
      @PRsPerformance  11 місяців тому +2

      screw the algorithm

    • @ArtlantisDE
      @ArtlantisDE 11 місяців тому +1

      Can we have the same frequency on PLNow pls?

    • @PRsPerformance
      @PRsPerformance  11 місяців тому +1

      @@ArtlantisDE I released 3 videos in the past month, PN releases 6 a month.....

  • @hayzy5990
    @hayzy5990 11 місяців тому +6

    3:18 WAS NOT NECESSARY FOR MY EARS

    • @PRsPerformance
      @PRsPerformance  11 місяців тому +3

      you're welcome, keeping you on your toes

  • @juiceboxerman
    @juiceboxerman 10 місяців тому +1

    Can this also fix a crooked bar on the unrack of Bench Press?

    • @PRsPerformance
      @PRsPerformance  10 місяців тому +1

      Yes it’s possible if your issue is over retraction on one side

  • @0Fallen0
    @0Fallen0 10 місяців тому +1

    Can lower rack height as you showed on squat cause elbow pain? (Medial)

    • @PRsPerformance
      @PRsPerformance  10 місяців тому +1

      There is a lot of possible reasons why you may have elbow pain on squat, but if the reason is due to issues with creating a solid shelf and initial rack position, then yes this could be a small piece of the puzzle, but not the root cause.

    • @0Fallen0
      @0Fallen0 10 місяців тому

      @@PRsPerformance I do have slightly underdeveloped rear delts compared to my other delts... Perhaps that causes the shelf issue?... Also the reason I asked is because my elbow pain reduced a lot once I increased rack height... But this came at the cost of back tightness... And also do you have any drills to increase shoulder mobility to get into narrow grip on squat... Because I seem to be able to brace better with it but currently elbows hurt on narrow grip...

  • @jujaka5028
    @jujaka5028 11 місяців тому +3

    🎉

  • @user-wm5xv8np6u
    @user-wm5xv8np6u 10 місяців тому +1

    amazing content! do you have a business email?

  • @wilsonman8661
    @wilsonman8661 11 місяців тому +1

    Second.