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Lats · Intermediate

Towel Pull Up

Vertical pulling drill building back and arm strength through full control.

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Towel Pull Up demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

LatsUpper BackBicepsForearms

Equipment

Pull Up Bar

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Drape a strong towel evenly over a secure pull-up bar and grip one end in each hand.
  2. 02Hang with the shoulders active, trunk braced, and towel held firmly.
  3. 03Drive the elbows down and pull the chest upward between the towel ends.
  4. 04Reach chin or upper-chest height without swinging or allowing the grip to slip.
  5. 05Lower under control to full arm extension and repeat.

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