Re: The spotting thread
Originally posted by IronFist
What do you think the difference is between a good spotter and a bad spotter?
Don't touch the ****ing bar unless I say so. If you do touch the bar, don't yank it off - make that last rep hard. I ****ed up in failing, so don't just let me off the hook easily.
Sometimes I'd see guys who get helped on every rep. The spotter yanks the bar up each time. What's the point?
When I'd spot someone, I'd communicate first - how many reps do you want? How much help do you want? I'd stand there with my arms down and only lift them if I could tell they were struggling (and then keep them up for subsequent reps). Sometimes I'd say stuff to them like "come on", but not like "come on, you're the man!", more like "come on you piece of **** ".
Also, don't be afraid to refuse a spot. If you're not familiar or comfortable with a lift, you shouldn't have to spot it. And don't choose a spotter who doesn't know their stuff. If you've gunna get a spot, make sure the spotter looks strongish and knowledgable. You don't want a noob letting you down when it comes to the crunch.
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