Spotting The Barbell Squat
More so than any other exercise, proper technique is absolutely crucial when spotting someone during a set of squats. As the spotter, your number one priority is to make sure that the lifter’s torso remains erect, so as not to allow them to collapse forward and injure their lower back. In order to do so, [...]
Spotting The Dumbbell Press
By dumbbell press I’m referring to all versions of the chest press (incline, flat and decline) as well as shoulder presses. The difference in spotting dumbbells as opposed to a barbell is that because the weight is more concentrated, strength discrepancies will be much more apparent. Meaning that as a spotter, you’ll have to be [...]
Spotting The Bench Press
I’m going to cover two types of bench presses in this article because there’s a difference in spotting a barbell as opposed to dumbbells. When spotting the barbell bench press, the first thing you want to do is make sure that you have a sturdy base from which to work. This usually involves adopting a [...]
