Towel Pull-up

Primary muscles
Lats
Secondary muscles
Biceps, Upper back, Forearms
Equipment
Other
Movement pattern
Vertical Pull

Steps

  1. 1 Drape a towel over a pull-up bar, ensuring both ends hang evenly.
  2. 2 Grip each end of the towel with an overhand grip, palms facing each other.
  3. 3 Hang from the towel with your arms fully extended, feet off the ground, and body straight.
  4. 4 Engage your back muscles and pull your chest towards the bar, leading with your sternum.
  5. 5 Continue pulling until your chin clears the level of your hands.
  6. 6 Slowly lower yourself back down to the starting position with controlled movement until your arms are fully extended.

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