Lever Assisted Standing Chin-Up

Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Lever Assisted Standing Chin-Up.

MediumMiddle back

About this exercise

The lever assisted standing chin-up uses a counter-weighted machine to reduce the load on your upper body, making chin-ups accessible at any strength level. You stand on a platform that counterbalances a portion of your bodyweight, allowing you to focus on the pulling pattern with proper form. It is an excellent exercise for building lat width and biceps strength.

How to Perform

Set the counter-weight to an appropriate level — a higher weight means more assistance
Stand on the platform and grip the handles with a supinated (palms-facing-you) grip, shoulder-width apart
Brace your core and hang at full arm extension before beginning
Pull your chest toward the handles by driving your elbows down and back
Continue pulling until your chin clears the top of the handles
Pause briefly at the top, squeezing your lats
Lower yourself in a controlled manner back to the starting position
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions

Muscle Activation

Primary

Middle back

Secondary

BicepsRear shouldersOuter forearmTrapezius

Common Mistakes

Common mistakes content is coming soon.

About the Lever Assisted Standing Chin-Up

The Lever Assisted Standing Chin-Up is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.

Lever Assisted Standing Chin-Up

About this exercise

How to Perform

Muscle Activation

Common Mistakes

About the Lever Assisted Standing Chin-Up

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