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Originally Posted by goandykid
hahahhaha
what a douche bag, i hate being underestimated, it comes w/ the age |
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Originally Posted by BigDyl
I would not normally be underestimated if sterotyped for my size. This guy, however, must have thought I was going for a world record, even though it was less than half of that...
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Originally Posted by Rocco32
That's annoying as hell. Very few people know how to spot correctly.
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Originally Posted by Squaggleboggin
Definitely have to agree with this. This is the reason why I train at home and also why I spent $40 on a pair of sawhorses so I wouldn't need a spotter. Training alone has always worked best for me.
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I've come to the point I'd almost rather get the weight trapped on my chest and roll it off if I can't get it than grab a spotter. They make me so mad sometimes but of course I can't show it or take it out on them because they really think they are helping.
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Originally Posted by Yanick
thats why i emphasize the fact that i don't want the guy even touching the bar unless it comes back down to my chest, otherwise you get dickwads like that. i don't even ask for a lift off, i just tell them they are there so i don't die.
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Originally Posted by Yanick
thats why i emphasize the fact that i don't want the guy even touching the bar unless it comes back down to my chest, otherwise you get dickwads like that. i don't even ask for a lift off, i just tell them they are there so i don't die.
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Originally Posted by Yanick
thats why i emphasize the fact that i don't want the guy even touching the bar unless it comes back down to my chest, otherwise you get dickwads like that. i don't even ask for a lift off, i just tell them they are there so i don't die.
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Originally Posted by CowPimp
Another option is to do it in a rack. Place the pins so that they are just above your chest with your back flat on the bench, but slightly below your chest when you apply the leg drive and get the bit of arch going.
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Originally Posted by BigDyl
I was going for a one rep max (exercise not important... ok, it was flat BB bench), and I realized I would need someone to spot me for this lift. No one was in the gym except for a middle aged man who was busy at the moment, partaking in some barbell curls. I hoped he wasn't going to tear an erector with the extreme amount of arch in his back as he screamed and "curled" the rather large 65 LB barbell up.
After the man was done, I politely asked him for a spot. He agreed to this. I mentioned before the lift that I would try to get it myself. I also explained how I would need a "lift off." In place with, lats squeezed, shoulder blades touching, etc, I tried to get ready for a proper lift according to some articles posted on IM. Anyhow, I gripped the bar, the man helped me with the lift off, I controlled the weight for a quick second then lowered it. As I began to press it up, the man quickly gripped it and jerked it up with all his might. Needless to say I was very displeased. I told the man that he was supposed to spot me if I could not finish the motion. He told me there was no way I could possibly get that much weight up anyways, then went back to stack some "serious" plates on for his barbell curls... |
Ok enough said. In the past I have always informed the spotter that I would say the word "help" if I needed the spotter to help me. Unless it is someone that you personally know, I think the above is worth it's weight in gold. People who understand how to spot people don't prematurely take part until it is absolutely necessary.
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Originally Posted by Tough Old Man
Unbelievable. You finally posted something besides a bunch of shit.
Ok enough said. In the past I have always informed the spotter that I would say the word "help" if I needed the spotter to help me. Unless it is someone that you personally know, I think the above is worth it's weight in gold. People who understand how to spot people don't prematurely take part until it is absolutely necessary. |
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Originally Posted by PreMier
I would let you die hahahaha Whats up Yan!
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Originally Posted by Mudge
Not safe with big weights though. I want to see you do that with an Olympic bar and 405 on there, thats asking for pain.
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Originally Posted by dougnukem
Call me crazy, but I have always worked out alone and when using heavy weights, I would leave the clamps off the ends so I could tip each side to remove the weight in emergencies. Not really the best way, but it works nonetheless.
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Originally Posted by Yanick
haha, your weak ass won't be able to lift the bar off me anyways
nuttins up, work and school and lots of it, what bout you bro? |
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Originally Posted by seabee
You guys are high if you think I'm going to lean out and over to do an upright row with 350 lbs. I don't spot anyone anymore. Why do you think they use 2 spotters in competition? Fuck my back up spotting some meatloaf. Go grab a couple of 120lb dumbells like I do.
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Originally Posted by PWGriffin
You would be surprised at the amount of weight you take off with just a little bit of help...so unless they are doing way more than they should even attempt...you shouldn't really have to do much of anything to spot someone...worst case I've ever been in spotting someone was when they lost a little balance and it almost got ugly..
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