Spotting Techniques

Spotting Techniques

Tips for correct spotting during weightlifting

Spotting someone while weightlifting plays a crucial role in weight training, there are some basic tips that everyone should know to not only ensure safety but, proper lifting technique too.  A good spotter can help your training in these basic ways:

• Assist with the lifting exercise when the lifter has reached their limit
• Provides minimum assistance to ensure exercise is done in proper form
• Spotters can also point out improper from and help to correct the form

When spotting you must always be ready at all times through the exercise while the person is completing their set, you must stay focused on the lifter not on your surroundings.  As a spotter you must also focus on your form as much as the person lifting.  It is not uncommon for a spotter to injure themselves while spotting someone.  Here are some tips for spotting form:

• Keep lower back arched not rounded
• Keep feet at shoulder width apart
• Try not to lean to far over the person lifting
• Depending on exercise using two hands is better than one

Spotters are an important factor in heavy weight training they can push the lifter through strength and weight plateaus.  They can assist in helping the lifter achieve greater weight, while ensuring correct form throughout the lift.  Spotters also can be a “motivator” helping to encourage the lifter mentally.

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