Exercise Guide

Row With Towel, Seated

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Latissimus Dorsi
Biceps, Hand Flexors, Trapezius, Lower Back, Teres Muscles, Deltoids, Quadriceps, Hamstrings
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required:Towel
optional:Fitness Mat
level:Easy
type:Strength - isometric
Variations available (27)
Starting PositionExecution

Starting Position

  • grasp the ends of a towel with both hands
  • sit down on the ground, a fitness mat or a chair
  • position both feet in the sling of the towel
  • stretch out the legs almost fully
  • hold the upper body straight and in a 90 degree angle to the thighs
  • the arms are stretched out

Correct Execution

  • pull the towel to your body
  • you can choose how intensive you want to work out
  • the thighs move to the abs
  • pull the shoulder blades together and guide the arms past the upper body
  • the upper body stays upright and does not swing back or forth
  • take the pressure from the towel and stretch the legs out again
  • repeat the latissimus exercise several times

tip for the workout

  1. alternatively you can choose to do an isometric training
    • then the feet stick to the ground consequently
    • hold the position for 20-30 seconds
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