Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Block Pull, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Erector spinae, Gluteus maximus |
| Also | Hamstrings, Trapezius |
Setup
Plates on blocks or mats so the bar starts 5-15 cm higher than the floor.
How to do it well
- Set up exactly like a deadlift from the floor
- Push the floor and keep the bar on the legs
- Finish with the hips, not a lean back
Common mistakes
- Hinging less because the bar is higher
- Turning it into a shrug at the top
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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.