Inverted Lat Row with Towel
Improves lat strength and endurance
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At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: Lats. Secondary: biceps, upper back |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Back |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Strength · Pull |
| Sets & reps | 4 sets × 10-12 reps |
| Estimated calories burned | ~65 kcal |
How to do it
- Step 1: Find a sturdy bar or ledge to hold onto
- Step 2: Wrap a towel around the bar, holding the ends with your hands shoulder-width apart
- Step 3: Keeping your arms straight, pull yourself up, focusing on squeezing your lats
- Step 4: Hold for a brief moment, then return to the starting position
- Step 5: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions
- Step 6: Focus on slow and controlled movements, avoiding jerking or slipping
Equipment
- Towel optional
Coaching tips
Benefits
Improves lat strength and endurance
Common mistakes
Not keeping the core engaged, letting the towel slip
Make it harder
Increase the number of repetitions
Make it easier
Decrease the number of repetitions
Breathing
Exhale during the pulling motion
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