How to do it
Plant your feet hip-width apart and brace your trunk steady.
- 1
Stand upright holding a towel with both hands at shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Extend your arms in front of you at chest level.
- 3
Pull the ends of the towel apart as if trying to rip it, squeezing your biceps.
- 4
Hold the squeeze for a few seconds.
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Release the tension slightly before the next squeeze.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Ensure constant tension on the towel throughout the exercise to effectively engage the biceps. Perform the squeeze slowly and with control.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the elbows to curl the towel inward
- ✕Letting the arms drift below chest level
- ✕Wringing the towel with twisted wrists