straddlyTowel Pull-Up
Muscles worked
Main muscles
- Brachialis
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Wrist Flexors
Also working
- Biceps Brachii (Long Head)
- Biceps Brachii (Short Head)
- Brachioradialis
- Rhomboids
- Teres Major
What it is
A pull-up holding two towels draped over the bar instead of the bar itself. Squeezing the towels massively increases grip and forearm work. Start with fewer reps than a normal pull-up.
Technique tips
- Drape two towels over the bar
- Grip each towel tightly
- Pull the hands toward the chest
- Lower slowly to full extension
How to track your progress
Log reps, and add the extra load if you wear a belt or a vest. Straddly counts your bodyweight in the estimated max, so added weight and extra reps both show up as progress, and new records are flagged during the session.
