Towel Pull Up

The Towel Pull Up primarily works the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Latissimus Dorsi, with secondary activation of the Brachialis, Trapezius (Upper), Wrist Flexors and stabilizer support from the Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis. It is a bodyweight compound exercise at advanced difficulty.

Perform a pull-up while gripping towels draped over a bar.

EquipmentBodyweight
DifficultyAdvanced
TypeCompound
MovementVertical Pull
ForcePull
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryBiceps Brachii (Long Head), Latissimus Dorsi
SecondaryBrachialis, Trapezius (Upper), Wrist Flexors

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Grasp overhead bar with overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart. Execution: Pull body or weight upward until upper arms are at sides. Lower under control to starting position. Repeat. Comments: This is an advanced exercise. Ensure proper form before adding load.

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