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Kaiser · 08-27-2003, 04:16 PM

Fish brings up a great point about telling them what you want to do. The converse is also true: when I am asked for a spot, I usually ask:
-what they are trying to get to
-how much help do they want (i.e. at failure, just before it to complete a rep)
-if it is appropriate where they want the spot - i.e. at the bar or on their body.
-if they want light touch at the spotting area in case of catastrophic failure (don't ask this is they are trying for 4 reps or less - then it's automatic)
And I tell them where I am going to be spotting them.

It's amazing how many people who ask for a spot DON'T volunteer this information.

08-27-2003, 04:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kaiser Power to the pedals! Join Date: May 2003 Location: City of Broad Shoulders Posts: 9,227	Fish brings up a great point about telling them what you want to do. The converse is also true: when I am asked for a spot, I usually ask: -what they are trying to get to -how much help do they want (i.e. at failure, just before it to complete a rep) -if it is appropriate where they want the spot - i.e. at the bar or on their body. -if they want light touch at the spotting area in case of catastrophic failure (don't ask this is they are trying for 4 reps or less - then it's automatic) And I tell them where I am going to be spotting them. It's amazing how many people who ask for a spot DON'T volunteer this information. __________________ Yep, this is my signature: