Let's discuss.... spotting
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| Wayne_Cowdrey |  | Let's discuss.... spotting | 23-05-2011 @ 15:16 |
 Still got a little bit of strength Member 400, 22044 posts | I don't like being asked to spot, and I've never mastered the art. I also don't like being spotted! I like to have space around me when I'm lifting, and having someone in close proximity puts me off! I only ask for a spot if it's really necessary (heavy bench). I'd much rather dump a squat on the pins. 99% of the time I can fail with control. Are you a good spotter? | ||
| JC | | ... | 23-05-2011 @ 15:20 |
 technical retard Member 172, 36827 posts SQ 310, BP 205, DL 335850.0 kgs @ 108kgs UnEq | A spotter should be there for one thing, and one thing only...safety There should be no assistance from a squatter unless you're buried under a bar IMO | ||
| Namonster | | ... | 23-05-2011 @ 15:30 |
 always trolling for a reaction Member 753, 1280 posts | JC said:A spotter should be there for one thing, and one thing only...safety There should be no assistance from a squatter unless you're buried under a bar IMO Or trying to build muscles. I think strongmen/powerlifter understand spotting quite well. They realise that it is about safety and you can easily explain your spotting requirements to them. | ||
| Villa_Ste | | ... | 23-05-2011 @ 17:10 |
stingy with his letters Member 496, 668 posts SQ 210, BP 190, DL 230630.0 kgs @ 111kgs UnEq | hate people who spot u and insist on taking some weight all the way through the set, even when u tell them not 2 touch u unless u fail! | ||
| Gra_Bul | | ... | 23-05-2011 @ 17:20 |
 I was swinging out of control like an ape Member 1559, 4075 posts SQ 180, BP 100, DL 202.5482.5 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | Instructions to my spotters when I squat "just watch me lower this bar down onto the pins" lol I hate being spotted tbh but it's essential for safety, like you say not for taking 10-20% of the load off you | ||
| Pompy | | ... | 23-05-2011 @ 17:28 |
 My opinions have run their course Member 694, 3112 posts | I don't mind spotting as I like to think I know what I'm doing, if I HAVE to ask someone I will instruct them to the fullest first i.e. "unless I fail the lift, please don't touch the bar" | ||
| milsy | | ... | 23-05-2011 @ 18:00 |
 Ne n coner a fuickex .ay ouse part we .be Member 1425, 4647 posts SQ 340, BP 227.5, DL 335902.5 kgs @ 125kgs UnEq | spotting can be very dangerous if your not using your own crew but if you have your own crew its the safest way of training we spot each other all the time gets you used to the commands and routine gotta have a spotter on bench even with 60kg to get in position | ||
| IainT | | ... | 23-05-2011 @ 18:01 |
normal people, like me. Member 2325, 550 posts | Had some awkward situations. Asked a chap to spot a squat, wasn't happy to do it on his own so got a mate over and they took each side. As I came out of the hole I realised the guy on my right was 'helping'. Otherwise it's the usual 'give us a spot mate, I'm going for 8'. The first rep just about makes it on its own. Old gym introduced a not particularly strictly judged PR board. Still deflated some egos. Gave up benching after my brother got into cycling and stopped coming to the gym. Going for a 1rm was was difficult, if the bar even started to stall too many people start 'tipping' it. | ||
| gossamer | | ... | 23-05-2011 @ 18:48 |
 gassamer more like Member 2182, 489 posts SQ 220, BP 150, DL 250620.0 kgs @ 115kgs UnEq | Most people at my gym gain 50%+ on their lifts from their mates 'spotting' them. I never see them lifting unspotted. I personally always lift unspotted and hate it when I see some do-gooder heading my way in the corner of my eye whilst benching. Just f**k off and leave me alone! | ||
| Shaun | | ... | 23-05-2011 @ 19:47 |
Member 1668, 1499 posts SQ 186, BP 102, DL 211499.0 kgs @ 93kgs UnEq | I haven't used a spotter in months. They are completely unnecessary when you've got or are using a power rack. | ||
| milsy | | ... | 23-05-2011 @ 20:07 |
Ne n coner a fuickex .ay ouse part we .be Member 1425, 4647 posts SQ 340, BP 227.5, DL 335902.5 kgs @ 125kgs UnEq | think people have abit got the wrong idea of why you have spotters end of the day when your sqauting say 180 for 6+ reps and your calf glute or qaud tears is it not wise to have a person on either end of the bar or when your doing reverse band sqauts with say 60 kilos more than your 1 rep max is it not wise to have people make sure you make it back into the rack also how do you lift near max on bench without anyone helping you off the j hooks and bringing it forward over your face and to the safty of your chest because i cant | ||
| Wayne_Cowdrey | | ... | 23-05-2011 @ 20:39 |
Still got a little bit of strength Member 400, 22044 posts | gossamer said: I personally always lift unspotted and hate it when I see some do-gooder heading my way in the corner of my eye whilst benching. Just f**k off and leave me alone! Yeah, I hate it when you don't even ask for it. You're pressing a weight over your head and then suddenly you've got somebody touching your elbows  | ||
| ChrisBarr | | ... | 24-05-2011 @ 14:08 |
 Member 1543, 288 posts SQ 175, BP 115, DL 210500.0 kgs @ 92.5kgs UnEq | I dont mind general gym folk spotting me for squat if there is nobody else it. However, asking them to spot for bench/lift off is the worst thing. When I bench I barely lift the bar over the pins. However, a large majority of the general gym goers just rip the bar up and pull me out my arch. However, training with any of the usual Plers/Knowledgeable lifters know how to do it right. But yeah if someone gives you a bad lift off it can totally ruin your set. | ||
| MrSmall | | ... | 24-05-2011 @ 14:12 |
Gone and easily forgotten....... Member 331, 22298 posts SQ 185, BP 100, DL 230515.0 kgs @ 85kgs UnEq | http://www.babycentre.co.uk/pregnancy/antenatalhealth/physical... | ||
| martin | | ... | 24-05-2011 @ 14:13 |
 Why not just not get fat in the first place? Member 132, 1406 posts SQ 331, BP 200, DL 320851.0 kgs @ 98kgs UnEq | Spotters are essential for safetly as said above. They are not there, as many believe, to help you do more than you can. There have been occasions where (at my health club) I've have to stop mid way through a bench rep and tell my 'spotter' to get his f'ing hands off the bar  | ||