Some punk I asked to spot me today almost got me injured. Today is my leg day so I'm doing squats. I'm not that strong so I needed a spot with 315lbs since I'm doing 5x5. Well the first guy I ask to squat me says "what are you doing?" I say squats. He says "how do I spot you?" I'm thinking to myself ok this is going to be a risky attempt. Anyways so I tell him to just watch and if I get stuck to grab my waist and help me up. Well he stands 6 feet behind me as if he's homophobic or something. I get to rep 4, I want to do rep 5 but he was too far back to support me so I just racked it. For my next set I ask another guy to spot me and this dude stands on the outside of the squat rack instead of behind me? I'm like "go behind me." Well guess what he does? He gets behind me as I unrack it and does not step back as I am stepping back so I end up stepping on his right foot with my right foot and I twist my ankle. The bar tilts all the way to the right, I was able to control it and get it back into balance. I yell at his ass to move back and he just keeps apologizing and is now shaking so there is no way he could spot me right, again I only get 4 reps in because of this punk. Luckily my ankle didn't twist all the way around because it could of been a really nasty scene!!!
Announcement
Collapse
No announcement yet.
People who can't spot!!!!
Collapse
X
-
Re: People who can't spot!!!!
I've had something like that happen before. Now, unless one of my boy's is in the gym with me I will just use the bumpers on the smith machine if I can.
-
Re: People who can't spot!!!!
I have the same problem asking dudes that are only into upper body, for a spot on squat.
Ask an attractive woman next time (if possible). You don't need alot of help to get that extra rep and she will help with some motivation. And in general women will ask you specifically what you want in a spot - and in general these upper body guys don't.
Comment
-
Re: People who can't spot!!!!
IT SUCKS WHEN THAT HAPPENSDisclaimer: Steroid use is illegal in a vast number of countries around the world. This is not without reason. Steroids should only be used when prescribed by your doctor and under close supervision. Steroid use is not to be taken lightly and we do not in any way endorse or approve of illegal drug use. The information is provided on the same basis as all the other information on this site, as informational/entertainment value.
Please take the time to read these threads!
Fitness Geared Shoutbox rules
FG member signature rules
Fitness Geared Forum Rules
http://www.fitnessgeared.com/forum/f334/
http://www.fitnessgeared.com/forum/f283/
https://www.tgbsupplements.com/
Comment
-
Re: People who can't spot!!!!
Originally posted by Klash View PostI have the same problem asking dudes that are only into upper body, for a spot on squat.
Ask an attractive woman next time (if possible). You don't need alot of help to get that extra rep and she will help with some motivation. And in general women will ask you specifically what you want in a spot - and in general these upper body guys don't.
Comment
-
Re: People who can't spot!!!!
Originally posted by Klash View PostI have the same problem asking dudes that are only into upper body, for a spot on squat.
Ask an attractive woman next time (if possible). You don't need alot of help to get that extra rep and she will help with some motivation. And in general women will ask you specifically what you want in a spot - and in general these upper body guys don't.----------------------------------------------------------------
"To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world."
----------------------------------------------------------------
Aerobics: a series of strenuous exercises which help convert fats, sugars, and starch into aches, pains and cramps! (that's why I don't do 'em LOL)
Comment
-
Comment
-
Re: People who can't spot!!!!
HAD THE EXACT SAME THING HAPPEN A WEEK AND A HALF AGO. HE WAS RIGHT BEHIND ME AS I WAS WALKING IT OUT AND I STEPPED ON HIS FOOT. BAR CAME DOWN ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND I HAD TO SLAM IT INTO THE RACK TO RACK IT. PEOPLE ARE SO DUMB.
Comment
Comment