Towel Slam
The Towel Slam mainly works the core and back, with help from the glutes & hips and hamstrings. You'll need: towel.
Required Equipment
Towel Slam Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Lats (latissimus dorsi)
Secondary
Obliques; Glutes (gluteus maximus); Hamstrings
How to do the Towel Slam
Setup
Standing with feet shoulder-width apart, hold a folded towel firmly in both hands.
Movement
Reach your arms directly overhead, fully extending your body while keeping your core braced.
In an explosive fluid motion, hinge at your hips while slamming the towel forcefully down towards the floor between or slightly outside your feet.
Your knees should follow the hinge; engage your lats and abdominals to power the downward motion.
Ensure you do not arch your lower back during the overhead phase.
Return to the starting standing position and repeat the cycle.
Towel Slam FAQs
What muscles does the Towel Slam work?
The Towel Slam mainly works the core and back, with help from the glutes & hips and hamstrings. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and latissimus dorsi.
What equipment do you need for the Towel Slam?
Towel.
Training calculators
Work out the numbers behind your training before your next session.