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Doorway / Towel Rows

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At a glance

Equipment
Doorframe or a towel
Suggested reps
10–15 reps

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Common mistakes

  • You pull with the hands and biceps while the shoulder blades never move.

  • You jerk into the pull instead of building tension smoothly.

  • You stand too upright, so there is no lean and nothing to actually pull against.

What to focus on

  • Start every pull by drawing the shoulder blades back first, then let the elbows follow.

  • Hold the squeeze at the ribs for a second or two — the isometric hold is the point.

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