how many of you regularly have a spotter when you bench press?
Who swears by spotters?
Who think they're unnecessary on chest day?
its as if they just pump out the reps and stop early....
if ur doin bench press to COMPLEETE FAILURE ....then u need a spotter
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No shit. Its physicaly imposible to go all the way to failure without a spotter. How you use that spotter is what matters. People think a spotter helps you lift the wieght, wrong, he saves your ass when you can't complete another on your own, or for forced reps (and this is important) at the end of your set. Case and point today, 2 idiots mabye 145- 155 with all of 185 on the bench, cant do it once on there own, so what do they do, spotter rows bench combos ???
No shit. Its physicaly imposible to go all the way to failure without a spotter. How you use that spotter is what matters. People think a spotter helps you lift the wieght, wrong, he saves your ass when you can't complete another on your own, or for forced reps (and this is important) at the end of your set. Case and point today, 2 idiots mabye 145- 155 with all of 185 on the bench, cant do it once on there own, so what do they do, spotter rows bench combos ???
I trained alone in my garage - usually chest day is Mon night, 12 to 16 sets of benching and DB work.
My new 'thing' is getting stronger at all costs, so I started getting a spot on the 6 or 7 heavy set with more weight than I can move, and chest is definitely growing again.
cages, and racks are nice. But, most gyms only got a couple. Yet, the have shitloads of benches. Why is this???
Get a cage and you can do it alone without worrying about whether to go for one more. I always hated the need to schedule that comes with having a partner.
how many of you regularly have a spotter when you bench press?Only when benching 1000 for 10..The last two are a bitch.
Who swears by spotters?
Who think they're unnecessary on chest day?
stupidest trend in gyms...people over use spots, and it is a pain in the ass, slows everyone down.I'd figure you for the type that would love to spread your legs over another mans face.........
It is totally unecessary unless on your very last set you are afraid you might not make it and you def want to go to failure then I can see askin..otherewise you should be able to get in a perfect bodybuilding workout without spotters.
I will go out of my way to avoid being asked to spot someone, it is an utter waste of time.
Any brands, types, or links to share? I dont know anything about power racks/cages, but I do need a squat rack for home as well.
I dont want to pay $500+ for one, but if I could steal something for under 200 I'd be on it.
more and more I use the Cybex plate loaded machine. No need for a spotter while pushing your limits...train your muscles not your ego.ahhh the infamous Cybex plate loaded bench press which every 150 pound guy can press 4 plates per side for reps on and look like a superhero. ::)
all too often I see "team" benching..one guy benching while another guy is doing doing rows..
To many pec tears with a bar no need for a spotter with dumbells.it was actually 7 plates per side.
Anyone remember J P Fux buckling under 6 plates a side i bet he was wishing he was in a power rack or had someone spotting him.
it was actually 7 plates per side.Shit know wonder he needed two knee reconstructions.If i was him i would have sued Flex even though it would have been futile.Then they have Ernie Taylor doing tricep exstentions with fake plates.I use Flex as toilet paper.
Shit know wonder he needed two knee reconstructions.If i was him i would have sued Flex even though it would have been futile.Then they have Ernie Taylor doing tricep exstentions with fake plates.I use Flex as toilet paper.no need to sue, he's an adult and he makes his own decisions, if he didn't want to do it he should've said so like a man.
how many of you regularly have a spotter when you bench press?Only on heavier lifts. Last set usually. Not necessary otherwise.
Who swears by spotters?
Who think they're unnecessary on chest day?
When you bench press, do you use a spotter?
how many of you regularly have a spotter when you bench press?
Who swears by spotters?
Who think they're unnecessary on chest day?
Threads like this "do u use a spotter blah blah" have made me leave many forums. Who cares, we are grown men here ;D Let's talk serious stuff!
Good point.this guy threatened to kill a few people on here, does that count? :o ;D
How many people here have ever killed a man?
I have killed 10. Work in a prison in Texas!
i dont think its necessary to get a good workout, you can always do dropsets and supersets or dumbells, but that being said I aways get a spotter for benchs i usually just ask someone in the gym to spot me. I love going heavy or whats heavy for me anyway and I love getting a few negatives in if i dont hit my goal(but this requires a decent spotter which i dont always have) >:(
nothing personal but i hate people like you...i hate when people ask for spotters most of the people that have approached me before say "Hey can you do me a favor bro" and i say no im busy and pick up something and do something or just turn the volume on the ipod up so i cant hear them and then they walk away...i hate spotting people...i have used spotters before but that was when i lifted with my buddy since that has stopped i just dont use them even on my last max which was like a week and a half ago i didnt have a spotter at all...to each his own..?
nothing personal but i hate people like you...i hate when people ask for spotters most of the people that have approached me before say "Hey can you do me a favor bro" and i say no im busy and pick up something and do something or just turn the volume on the ipod up so i cant hear them and then they walk away...i hate spotting people...i have used spotters before but that was when i lifted with my buddy since that has stopped i just dont use them even on my last max which was like a week and a half ago i didnt have a spotter at all...to each his own..?
you're one of those people that give gyms a bad name. i usually ask for a spot, and i damn sure give anyone a spot if they ask me. are you so self-absorbed that you can't spend about 30 seconds giving someone a spot?
you're one of those people that give gyms a bad name. i usually ask for a spot, and i damn sure give anyone a spot if they ask me. are you so self-absorbed that you can't spend about 30 seconds giving someone a spot?
no im not self absorbed but just being honest and what makes you think that you can just go up to random strangers and ask them for help?? or that they want to or willing to help you in the slightest? i just dont like to do it thats all i have done it before but that was mainly when i was lifting with my buddy...sorry everybody...just telling you the truth
i'm what we in the biz call a "friendly and helpful person". if you need a spot, i'll give you one. want to borrow my straps? go ahead. need a little chalk? i got plenty of extra. want to try on my belt for that last set of squats? go for it, the thing's great if it fits ya. wondering why i do an exercise the way i do? ask away, just let me finish my set and catch my breath first.best post i've ever read from you MM, exactly right.
your type piss me off greatly. how important do you think you are that helping a fellow lifter is such an inconvenience? are you training for the mr olympia or WSM?
you're a jackass. :D
no im not self absorbed but just being honest and what makes you think that you can just go up to random strangers and ask them for help?? or that they want to or willing to help you in the slightest? i just dont like to do it thats all i have done it before but that was mainly when i was lifting with my buddy...sorry everybody...just telling you the truth
you're a jackass. :D
i'm what we in the biz call a "friendly and helpful person". if you need a spot, i'll give you one. want to borrow my straps? go ahead. need a little chalk? i got plenty of extra. want to try on my belt for that last set of squats? go for it, the thing's great if it fits ya. wondering why i do an exercise the way i do? ask away, just let me finish my set and catch my breath first.
your type piss me off greatly. how important do you think you are that helping a fellow lifter is such an inconvenience? are you training for the mr olympia or WSM?
I dont see the big deal. Someone needs a spot, give them one. Its pretty easy and takes about 30secs.
I always keep an eye out for people when they bench. Some people load up the bar and you can just tell that their unsure if they can do it or not. They just dont look confident about it.
i also do the same thing and i have no problem helping some guy that may be getting stuck under bar but honestly i have to deal with people and helping people all day every day and whern i get to the gym after work i just want to be left alone barring any emergencies...if im a jack ass for it then fine but try dealing with the shit i deal with for 12-14 hours a day then we can talk...fuccking fagggot, gimme a break, there are mexicans who roof houses in the middle of summer from 6 in the morning until 5-6 in the evening and they are as nice and pleasant as can be, you've got it easy, little pussy ass bitch.
fuccking fagggot, gimme a break, there are mexicans who roof houses in the middle of summer from 6 in the morning until 5-6 in the evening and they are as nice and pleasant as can be, you've got it easy, little pussy ass bitch.
hey squad theres nothing there shut the fuck up and go crawl back in your fucking basementhahahaa, what are you gonna do about it bitch? :D
hahahaa, what are you gonna do about it bitch? :D