This is one of the most popular towel workout exercises that is inspired by the classic cobra pose found in yoga.
Floor towel workout.
But with some plastic workout sliders or even paper plates they can easily be done on carpet.
You need to grab a towel and roll it.
You don t need to own a treadmill let alone a single set of dumbbells to sweat it out at home in fact the only piece of equipment you need for this full body toning workout is a dish towel.
We asked a trainer if it really works.
Grip the ends of the towel overhead and brace your abs tight as you lean back slightly.
Sit tall with knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
I m assuming you don t have a carpeted kitchen.
This particular pose targets the lower back muscles glutes and triceps and helps to develop a flat and toned midsection.
Sit on the floor with your legs stretched out in front of you so that there is a distance of 8 10 inches between.
Lie face down with legs placed hip width apart on the floor and hands resting on a folded towel.
If you have a hardwood floor that s ideal but if not i don t have one of them thangs either damnit do the workout in your kitchen.
Again none of these exercises are particularly easy if you do them correctly.
If you want to explore a few other options check out these towel stretches and this 10 minute towel torture workout.
The mastermind behind the towel workout.
Hold the towel with a narrow grip straight above you and lift your hips towards the ceiling in a bridge position a holding the bridge bend your elbows and lower the towel towards the back of your head b straighten your arms to return to the starting position and immediately repeat.
Sit tall again as you bring the towel overhead to complete one rep.
A viral tiktok video claims this 5 minute japanese towel exercise will give you abs by lying on the floor.
Mix up a few of these towel exercises to create a full body workout or add your favorites into your regular workout routines.
Lay on the floor with knees bent and feet flat on the floor.