How to Do Assisted Chin Up Normal Width Reverse Grip

Assisted Chin Up Normal Width Reverse Grip is a back exercise using bodyweight, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Back

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Assisted Chin Up Normal Width Reverse Grip

  1. 01Adjust the weight pin on the assisted machine and kneel or stand on the platform with an underhand grip shoulder-width apart.
  2. 02Fully extend the arms to find the bottom of the movement while keeping the chest lifted toward the bar.
  3. 03Pull the body upward by driving the elbows down into the ribs until the chin clears the bar level.
  4. 04Lower the platform back down until the elbows are straight, inhaling during the descent.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Assisted Chin Up Normal Width Reverse Grip

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Upper back Pulls the shoulder blades together and back.
  • Lats Pulls the arms down and toward the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

If the chin reaches the bar by shrugging, imagine driving the elbows down toward the back pockets to keep the lats engaged.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Assisted Chin Up Normal Width Reverse Grip questions

What muscles does Assisted Chin Up Normal Width Reverse Grip work?

Assisted Chin Up Normal Width Reverse Grip is catalogued as a back exercise in A90 Training Club, with the back as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Assisted Chin Up Normal Width Reverse Grip correctly?

Adjust the weight pin on the assisted machine and kneel or stand on the platform with an underhand grip shoulder-width apart. Fully extend the arms to find the bottom of the movement while keeping the chest lifted toward the bar. Pull the body upward by driving the elbows down into the ribs until the chin clears the bar level. Lower the platform back down until the elbows are straight, inhaling during the descent.

What is the A90 coach tip for Assisted Chin Up Normal Width Reverse Grip?

If the chin reaches the bar by shrugging, imagine driving the elbows down toward the back pockets to keep the lats engaged.

Is Assisted Chin Up Normal Width Reverse Grip suitable for beginners?

Assisted Chin Up Normal Width Reverse Grip is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Assisted Chin Up Normal Width Reverse Grip?

No. Assisted Chin Up Normal Width Reverse Grip is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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