1. SPOTTING TECHNIQUES

2. EXERCISES THAT REQUIRE SPOTTING Any exercise in which weight is supported by the trunk or placed over the head or face Upper Body: Bench Press, Overhead Press and Skullcrushers Lower body: Squats and Lunges

3. COMMUNICATION Spotter and weight lifter must communicate during lifting Both people need to develop an understanding of that communication Cues?? Phrases??

4. TECHNIQUE Spotter must be able to handle the weight If he/she can’t alone, use multiple spotters Spotter must remain focused- no distractions If exerciser has difficulty completing a rep, spotter should instantly provide assistance in completing the rep When lifter is finished, spotter assists in re- racking the bar

5. TECHNIQUE Upper Body: position self behind lifter (single) or on side of bar (multiple); follow bar; be ready to assist Lower Body: position self behind lifter with arms ready around lifter’s armpits; follow the lifter; be ready to assist