WHEN YOU'RE STUCK ON A DESERTED ISLAND WITH JUST ONE DUMBBELL AND A TOWEL ;) ... The towel dumbbell row can be a creative exercise to work your back and shoulders. To begin: 1. Wrap a towel underneath the handle of a dumbbell. 2. Grab an end of the towel with each hand, and stand up with a shoulder width stance. 3. Bend forward at your hips, knees slightly bent, while maintaining a flat back. Your torso should be close to parallel to the floor. 4. Contract your back muscles and pull the towel to