Seated Towel Raises -

Seated Towel Raises

Exercise Tips

Keep your shoulders back
Do not strain your neck by pulling too hard

Seated 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

Flat Bench, Hand Towel

Cardiovascular Benefit

Low

Starting Position: Sit on the long side of a flat bench, knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Hold the ends of a towel with both hands and wrap it behind your head. Look down, resting your elbows on your thighs.

1 Slowly raise your head up while providing resistance by pulling the ends of the towel, until your elbows are 2-3 inches off your thighs.
2 Slowly lower your head back down to starting position, continuing to provide resistance.
3Repeat this exercise until you have completed all repetitions for the set.

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Seated Towel Raises

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Seated Towel Raises

Muscle Group

Frequency

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Cardiovascular Benefit

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