Towel Rows

Pulling exercise using a towel looped around a sturdy anchor for back and bicep activation

Difficulty

Beginner

Primary muscles

Back

Secondary muscles

Forearms, Biceps

Equipment

None — bodyweight

How to do it

Loop a towel around a door handle, table leg, or pole at chest height and grip an end in each hand. Lean back with arms extended and feet braced, then pull your chest toward the anchor squeezing your shoulder blades together. Lower back to a controlled stretch and repeat