02/06/2026
WHEN YOU TRUST YOUR SPOTTER TOO MUCH...Make It Make Sense ... 🥴
Job of a “Shooter” (Spotter) in the Gym
1. Prevent Injury
Intervenes if the lifter fails or loses control
Prevents:
Bar dropping on chest/neck (bench press)
Forward/backward collapse (squats)
Being trapped under weight (machines/free weights)
2. Assist Only When Necessary
Helps only when the lifter can’t complete the rep
Should not lift the weight for them
Goal: just enough help to finish safely
3. Stay Alert & Focused
4. Use Proper Hand & Body Position
5. Communicate Clearly
6. Help With Re-Racking
7. Provide Confidence & Control
Allow safe training near failure
What a Shooter/Spotter Should NOT Do
❌ Over-assist
❌ Grab the bar too early
❌ Yank unevenly
❌ Distract the lifter
❌ Assume instead of asking
IG CREATOR: Sho_Calisthenics
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