Foot-blocked towel curl hold, illustrated in 3 steps
Sit on a stable chair. Loop a towel under the working foot and hold both ends with that hand.

Desk exercise

Foot-blocked towel curl hold

A gentle hold for your arms, done sitting down. About 30 seconds each side.

Position
Seated
Equipment
A towel
Time
About 30 seconds each side
Works
arms

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How to do foot-blocked towel curl hold

  1. Set

    Sit on a stable chair. Loop a towel under the working foot and hold both ends with that hand.

  2. 1

    With your palm up, gently pull against the towel without moving your elbow.

  3. 2

    Keep the foot down and the elbow beside your ribs. Use light effort.

  4. 3

    Keep breathing slowly. Hold a comfortable position.

  5. Switch sides and repeat.

Take care. Use a comfortable range. Stop if you feel pain, dizziness, or loss of control.

Gentle movement guidance, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Illustration drawn for Desk Gym.