Question

a spotter stands near the lifter with his feet wide and hands near the lower back. he pays careful attention to the bar and makes sure the lifter does not fall backwards. this is most likely a spotter for
a. an overhead press
b. a dead lift
c. a squat
d. a bench press

please select the best answer from the choices provided.

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A (overhead press): A spotter for an overhead press typically focuses on assisting with the bar overhead, not preventing backward falls.
• Option B (dead lift): In a dead lift, the main risk is not falling backward, and the spotter's role is different (e.g., helping with the lift off or form, not fall prevention from the back).
• Option C (squat): When performing a squat, the lifter has a risk of falling backward. The spotter's position (wide feet, hands near lower back) is to support the lifter and prevent backward falls, which matches the description.
• Option D (bench press): A bench press spotter stands at the head of the bench to assist with the bar during the press, not to prevent backward falls (as the lifter is lying down).

Answer:

C. a squat