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Towel Pull-up

A bodyweight exercise for the latissimus dorsi and forearm flexors.

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Muscles worked

MainLatissimus dorsi, Forearm flexors
AlsoBiceps brachii

Setup

Two small towels over a pull-up bar; a grip builder for climbers and grapplers.

How to do it well

  • Grip two towels thrown over the bar
  • Pull until the hands reach the chest
  • Lower slowly, grip never loosens

Common mistakes

  • Letting the towels slip as the hands tire
  • Kipping

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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.