Correct way to spot for squatting - Bodybuilding Discussion on Bodybuilding.net Training Forum

RileyMartin · 04-22-2008, 06:36 PM

Hi all,

What's the right way to get a spot or give someone a spot while squatting, especially when trying a one rep max. Thanks.

Riley

Ross86 · 04-22-2008, 06:40 PM

Depends on preference, but if I'm going for a 1RM, I want someone behind me to reach their arms under mine and hold their hands in front of my chest and go down with me. Just imagine the gayest position possible and that's it.

cavman · 04-22-2008, 09:29 PM

That's the way my sons highschool football team spots for squats.

widdoes2504 · 04-23-2008, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ross86

Depends on preference, but if I'm going for a 1RM, I want someone behind me to reach their arms under mine and hold their hands in front of my chest and go down with me. Just imagine the gayest position possible and that's it.

Darkhorse · 04-23-2008, 04:04 AM

Same here as Ross. But ONLY for a 1-3 RM test.. All other times at all other rep ranges I have the presence of mind to stop a rep or two short of failure.

MONSTAFACE · 04-23-2008, 04:51 AM

dido on everyone.

iron_worker · 04-23-2008, 05:12 AM

Or just have the safety bars in the correct place so you can put it down without hurting yourself.

IronWorker

MONSTAFACE · 04-23-2008, 05:26 AM

i Honestly hate having a spotter though. but another way i have seen is almost just like someone is spotting you for a big bench. 1 person on each side of the bar guiding it down but NOT TOUCHING IT. I HATE WHEN SOMEONE TOUCHES THE BAR!!!!. which leads to me never having a spot

RileyMartin · 04-23-2008, 06:56 AM

I like the idea of safety bars. Does anyone know of a good/cheap type that I should buy? I lift alone in my basement and usually never have a spot. Thanks.

BG5150 · 04-23-2008, 07:01 AM

If I remember correctly, Rippetoe does not advocate the spotter being behind the squatter. I'm at work and don't have my book in front of me.

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RileyMartin Rank: Member Experience: > 1 Year Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NY Posts: 99 Country: Gender:	Correct way to spot for squatting Hi all, What's the right way to get a spot or give someone a spot while squatting, especially when trying a one rep max. Thanks. Riley

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Ross86 Rank: Lightweight Experience: > 1 Year Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,381 Country: Gender:	Depends on preference, but if I'm going for a 1RM, I want someone behind me to reach their arms under mine and hold their hands in front of my chest and go down with me. Just imagine the gayest position possible and that's it.
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Darkhorse Moderator Rank: Light Heavyweight Experience: 7-10 Years Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: CA Posts: 3,855 Country: Gender:	Same here as Ross. But ONLY for a 1-3 RM test.. All other times at all other rep ranges I have the presence of mind to stop a rep or two short of failure.
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iron_worker Rank: Bantamweight Experience: > 1 Year Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Sk, Canada Posts: 595 Country: Gender:	Or just have the safety bars in the correct place so you can put it down without hurting yourself. IronWorker

04-23-2008, 05:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
MONSTAFACE Rank: Bantamweight Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: philly Posts: 974 Country: Gender:	i Honestly hate having a spotter though. but another way i have seen is almost just like someone is spotting you for a big bench. 1 person on each side of the bar guiding it down but NOT TOUCHING IT. I HATE WHEN SOMEONE TOUCHES THE BAR!!!!. which leads to me never having a spot
	MONSTAFACE's Sig:OH SHIT!!!! ITS THE COPS!!!! I wish there was an entity that represented the term "injury" if it was, i would find it and beat the living shit out of it!!!!! yes......i just type and press enter, i dont proofread i did enough of that in college. you know what i meant when i typed it anyway www.myspace.com/monstaface

04-23-2008, 06:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
RileyMartin Rank: Member Experience: > 1 Year Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NY Posts: 99 Country: Gender:	I like the idea of safety bars. Does anyone know of a good/cheap type that I should buy? I lift alone in my basement and usually never have a spot. Thanks.

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BG5150 Rank: Bantamweight Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 863 Country: Gender:	If I remember correctly, Rippetoe does not advocate the spotter being behind the squatter. I'm at work and don't have my book in front of me.
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