Towel Hang: how to do it right

In short: Two towels over the bar, one in each hand, and hold as long as you can.

How to do it, step by step

1. 1Two towels over the bar.
2. 2One in each hand.
3. 3And hold as long as you can.

The mistake to avoid

Don't squeeze until you lose feeling in your fingers: stop before you drop off suddenly.

Muscles worked

Main:

Forearms

Supporting:

Back (width)

What to replace it with

Same muscle, same part of the movement: these exercises do the same job.

• Behind-the-Back Barbell Wrist Curl ›
• Dumbbell Wrist Curl ›
• Dead Hang ›
• Single-Arm Hang ›
• Dumbbell Wrist Extension ›