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After seeing some of the recent debate and frustration after the IPF Raw World Championships regarding spotting, I realized that this is a topic that is rarely discussed, almost as if it's just something that everyone knows. Spotting is a very important aspect of training, as it ensures not only the lifter's safely, but also—when done correctly—the spotter's safety.
For spotting the squat, here are a few of the most important points:
Use your leverages to your advantage with a wide stance/base of support.
Stay close.
Make sure both sides of the bar are loaded evenly.
When spotting from the side, surround the weight and keep the sleeve of the bar close to crease of your elbow.
When spotting from the rear, have your hands under the arms of the lifter.
For spotting the squat, here are a few of the most important points:
Use your leverages to your advantage with a wide stance/base of support.
Stay close.
Make sure both sides of the bar are loaded evenly.
When spotting from the side, surround the weight and keep the sleeve of the bar close to crease of your elbow.
When spotting from the rear, have your hands under the arms of the lifter.
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