Doorway towel row
A compound exercise for the upper back and lats, with help from the biceps. Equipment: no equipment.
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How to do it
- Setup: Loop a towel round a sturdy door handle, close the door, lean back.
- Feet close to the door
- Pull the chest towards the handle
- Squeeze at the top
Muscles worked
Equipment
None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.
Alternatives
Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all doorway towel row alternatives.
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