Thread: Correct way to spot?

Originally Posted by BulkMeUp

Similar elbow spot for DB BP's?

DB BP's should be spotted at the wrists not the elbows... saw a guy smash in his mouth and lose his front teeth being spotted this way, it was a very gruesome scene.

Originally Posted by BritChick

DB BP's should be spotted at the wrists not the elbows... saw a guy smash in his mouth and lose his front teeth being spotted this way, it was a very gruesome scene.

not really...thats a matter of preference... I get what you mean, but typically with a spot under the elbows the wrists won't give out. Spotting the wrists is kind of awkward.

Originally Posted by BritChick

DB BP's should be spotted at the wrists not the elbows... saw a guy smash in his mouth and lose his front teeth being spotted this way, it was a very gruesome scene.

I was asked by a guy to spot him while doing incline DB presses (65x2). But he specifically asked me to spot him at the elbows. I didnt push hard at his elbows. I applied enough force to move the DB's up slowly and spotted him for 2 reps only. He gave up after that. I guess he knew what he was asking for.

If you're spotting someone you don't know, chances are they'll tell you what they prefer... If they don't....just ask!

Originally Posted by ChrisROCK

not really...thats a matter of preference...

I disagree, I think it's a matter of safety; however I hear what you are saying I actually prefer to be spotted at the elbow, I don't like people spotting my wrists but on saying that I won't spot someone I am training at their elbows because if it goes awry and an injury occurs our insurance here won't cover you.

That's a totally different matter Kerry...you're training them, they're putting their safety in your hands, no pun intended. At that point, sure you should spot them how YOU see fit! But, in day to day situations, most people prefer a spot at the elbows...

I don't really like when Im being spotted at the wrists, it makes me feel like the spotter is taking away too much. With this said, Im not going to complain if someone decides to spot me like that, as long as I have a spotter, right?

Assistance isn't really what I call a spot, but I tend to pull from the inside of the bar because people bench from the outside... when doing close grips its the same for me, because close grip benches should not be all that close together, shoulder width is good.

I dont get near the bar unless the person has failed/is failing, or they let me know they are going to need help. Otherwise I stay back. They dont need me tea bagging them nor the distraction. I dont like people moving around me really when I'm benching either.

teabagging...classic! How about with dumbbells mudge?

Originally Posted by Mudge

. They dont need me tea bagging them nor the distraction.

Those must be some really low hangers!! If i ever see you at my gym, i shall make it a point NOT to ask you to spot me!

see i thought most people being spotted dont want to be assisted on the weight lifting just there incase arms give way etc, ive never spotted anyone myself though or never been spotted except when doing good mornings some bloke thought i was strugaling with squats so spotted me lol

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