How to Do Assisted Chin Up Reverse Close Grip

Assisted Chin Up Reverse Close 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 Reverse Close Grip

  1. 01Grip the pull-up bar with palms facing the face and hands spaced six inches apart.
  2. 02Place the knees or feet on the assist platform and descend until the arms are fully extended at the elbow.
  3. 03Pull the chest toward the bar by driving the shoulder blades down and back.
  4. 04Exhale as the chin clears the bar level, holding the contraction for one second.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Assisted Chin Up Reverse Close 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

Focus on driving the elbows down toward the back pockets to maximize lat engagement rather than pulling with the biceps.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Assisted Chin Up Reverse Close Grip questions

What muscles does Assisted Chin Up Reverse Close Grip work?

Assisted Chin Up Reverse Close 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 Reverse Close Grip correctly?

Grip the pull-up bar with palms facing the face and hands spaced six inches apart. Place the knees or feet on the assist platform and descend until the arms are fully extended at the elbow. Pull the chest toward the bar by driving the shoulder blades down and back. Exhale as the chin clears the bar level, holding the contraction for one second.

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

Focus on driving the elbows down toward the back pockets to maximize lat engagement rather than pulling with the biceps.

Is Assisted Chin Up Reverse Close Grip suitable for beginners?

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

Do you need equipment for Assisted Chin Up Reverse Close Grip?

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

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