Standing Towel Raises -

Standing Towel Raises

Exercise Tips

Keep your shoulders leve, do not shrug them
Do not strain your neck by pulling too hard

Standing Towel Raises

This exercise targets your neck and provides a low cardio benefit.

Muscle Group

Neck

Frequency

1 Day a Week to
5 Days a Week

Equipment

Hand Towel

Cardiovascular Benefit

Low

Starting Position: Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, toes pointing forward. Hold the ends of a towel with both hands and wrap it behind your head. Look down, keeping your elbows close to your sides.

1 Slowly raise your head up while providing resistance by pulling the ends of the towel until your neck is at a 45 degree angle to your shoulders.
2 Slowly lower your head back down to starting position, continuing to provide resistance.
3 Repeat this exercise until you have completed all repetitions for the set.

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Standing Towel Raises

Exercise Tips

Standing Towel Raises

Muscle Group

Frequency

Equipment

Cardiovascular Benefit

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