Was it once recommended by Airbus?
Affirm.
See page 18.
https://www.cockpitseeker.com/wp-con...psWithALAR.pdf
"Adhering to the following operational guidelines
ensures an optimum braking during the landing roll:
• Arming ground spoilers;
• Arming autobrake with the most appropriate
mode for prevailing conditions (e.g., short
runway, low visibility, contaminated runway);
• Selecting thrust reversers as soon as possible
with maximum reverse thrust (this increases
safety on dry and wet runway, and is mandatory
on runway contaminated with standing water,
slush, snow or ice);"