Rack Pull vs Exercise Ball Back Extension
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Rack Pull more often — 766 sessions vs 19. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Rack Pull and Exercise Ball Back Extension and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Rack Pull vs Exercise Ball Back Extension: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Rack Pull more often — 766 sessions compared to 19 for Exercise Ball Back Extension.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Rack Pull and Exercise Ball Back Extension differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Rack Pull and Exercise Ball Back Extension Differ
| What differs | Rack Pull | Exercise Ball Back Extension |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a barbell | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 766 sessions | 19 sessions |
How to Do Rack Pull
Rack Pull Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Please pull the barbell towards your belly button so that it can go up vertically.
- 2. While gathering your shoulder blades, naturally pull your elbows and hands.
- 3. While supporting the weight with your back strength, slowly lower the barbell onto the rack.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your elbows flare out.
- 2. Please be careful not to overly straighten your back or move it up and down.
- 3. Engage your core to prevent your back from rounding.
For a full Rack Pull guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Rack Pull exercise guide.
How to Do Exercise Ball Back Extension
Exercise Ball Back Extension Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Please lift your upper body while keeping your chest relaxed.
- 2. Engage your core and slowly lower yourself down.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your core relax throughout the workout.
- 2. Please keep your chest open to avoid rounding your back.
For a full Exercise Ball Back Extension guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Exercise Ball Back Extension exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Rack Pull or Exercise Ball Back Extension?
Planfit users log Rack Pull more often — 766 sessions against 19 for Exercise Ball Back Extension. Both train Back, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Rack Pull and Exercise Ball Back Extension need?
Rack Pull needs a barbell, and Exercise Ball Back Extension needs bodyweight only.
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