How to do it
Keep your shoulders pressed down away from your ears as you pull.
- 1
Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, holding a towel taut above your chest with both hands.
- 2
Slide your hands down towards your hips, keeping tension on the towel and engaging your lats.
- 3
Slowly return to the starting position while maintaining tension on the towel.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Expert tip
Ensure smooth, controlled movements to maintain tension on the lats throughout the exercise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the towel go slack during the slide
- ✕Bending the wrists while pulling downward
- ✕Arching the lower back off the floor