Sliding Floor Pulldown on Towel Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachialis, Infraspinatus, Brachioradialis, Teres Minor, Deltoid Posterior
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Towel Pulldown
Visualised Target Muscle Groups
Front
Back
How to: Sliding Floor Pulldown on Towel
- Start in a lying position with a towel under your hands.
- Pull the towel towards your chest while engaging your back muscles.
- Control the movement back to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Not engaging the core.
- Using momentum instead of muscle control.
- Allowing the shoulders to shrug up during the pull.
Modifications
- Perform using less body weight or with assistance.
- Modify the range of motion based on comfort.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Keep your back straight and avoid arching.
- Slowly pull back to increase tension in the muscles.
Sliding Floor Pulldown on Towel Alternatives
Tags
back
strength
latissimus dorsi
bodyweight
pulldown
core
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