Towel Hang
Also known as: Towel Dead Hang, Towel Grip Hang
Body region
Muscles
Main
Helps
Holds
Equipment
Technique
- Drape a towel over a pull-up bar and take one end in each hand.
- Step up and hang with arms straight and your hands gripping the towel.
- Keep your shoulders active and lightly pulled down.
- Hold for time, then step down when you can no longer hold safely.
Cues
- Squeeze the towel hard.
- Hang from a bar that can bear your weight.
Common mistakes
- Jumping off the bar while fatigued.
- Letting the shoulders shrug passively around the ears.
- Using a worn towel that may tear.