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Towel Standing Forward Slide Press

The Towel Standing Forward Slide Press mainly works the chest, with help from the shoulders and triceps. You'll need: box and towel.

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Required Equipment

Box
Box
Towel
Towel

Towel Standing Forward Slide Press Muscles Worked

Primary

Chest (pectoralis major, sternal head)

Secondary

Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Triceps (triceps brachii)

How to do the Towel Standing Forward Slide Press

  1. Stand upright facing a smooth surface or box with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  2. Place a towel underneath your hands and rest them lightly on top of the surface.

  3. Engage your core and press your hands forward while sliding the towel away from your body.

  4. Lower your chest slightly between your arms as you stretch forward in a controlled motion.

  5. Squeeze your chest muscles to reverse the movement and slide the towel back to the starting position.

Towel Standing Forward Slide Press FAQs

What muscles does the Towel Standing Forward Slide Press work?

The Towel Standing Forward Slide Press mainly works the chest, with help from the shoulders and triceps. The main muscles are the pectoralis major.

What equipment do you need for the Towel Standing Forward Slide Press?

Box and towel.

What workout day should the Towel Standing Forward Slide Press go on?

It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.

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