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Press up with towel for shoulder strengthening

Press up with towel, 3 sets, 10 repetitions

Illustration of the Press up with towel for shoulder strengthening exercise

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How to do the exercise

Sets: 3

Repetitions: 10

Description: Sitting or standing, hold a towel with both hands, arms extended in front of you. Gently pull the towel apart by spreading the hands to activate the shoulder muscles, then slowly return to the initial position.

Tips: Keep your back straight and shoulders down throughout the movement. Perform the movement slowly and control the tension on the towel.

Progression: Gradually increase resistance by pulling harder on the towel or increasing the number of repetitions as the exercise becomes easier.

At a glance

Goal
Strengthening
Level
Beginner
Equipment
towel
Starting position
Sitting or standing, arms extended in front holding towel with both hands
Clinical goal
Strengthen shoulder muscles
Also known as
Press up with towel, Shoulder strengthening with towel, Towel pull exercise for shoulder

Precautions

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This information is educational and does not replace advice from a healthcare professional. Ask your physiotherapist or doctor before starting, especially if you have pain, a recent injury or have had surgery.