Towel Pull-Up Hold: how to do it right

In short: Pull up on two towels and hold at the top, elbows bent.

Animated demo: Towel Pull-Up Hold

How to do it, step by step

  1. 1Pull up on two towels and hold at the top.
  2. 2Elbows bent.

The mistake to avoid

Don't hold until you fall: come down while you still have control.

Muscles worked

Main:
Forearms
Supporting:
Back (width), Biceps

What to replace it with

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

Arm exercises
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General training advice, not medical advice. If you feel pain, stop and see a health professional.