A short coaching transcript describing the 'ultimate grip' alternate-grip chin-up paired with a controlled dip. The instructor explains hand orientation (one forward, one backward), focusing on the underhand arm, advises equal left/right repetitions, describes how grip width affects difficulty, and offers regressions (ring rows, push-up variations) to scale the movements.
The ultimate grip. Chin up. Together with a dip. Ultimate grip means one hand facing forwards, one hand facing backwards. We want to get that same lock off at the top. You're going to go for equal number of repetitions, left side to right side. Over the whole session. You can see that we can switch the emphasis towards the underhand arm or the overhand. This time we're going to focus on the underhand. If we go slightly wider, that's going to increase the difficulty. If we go more narrow, it's going to become easier. That's our alternate grip. Chin up. Next, we have the dip, smooth and controlled. Find your depth. Both of these exercises can be regressed back. We can work all the way back to ring rows. Push up variations if you're not ready for the dip. So everybody can get started on this and we can progress as the strength increases.
