Question

when spotting a bench press, the spotter stands with a straight back, hands under the arms of the lifter, and carefully watches the bar. this demonstrates _______.
a. good technique because the form is appropriate
b. poor technique because the back should be bent
c. poor technique because the spotter should be moving up and down with the lifter as they lift the weight
d. poor technique because the spotter should have their hands underneath the bar

please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: A spotter for bench press should have hands under the bar (not under the lifter's arms) for proper support. So this is incorrect.
• Option B: A spotter should have a straight back (not bent) for safety and stability. So this is incorrect.
• Option C: A spotter's role is to provide support, not necessarily move up and down with the lifter. This is not the main issue here.
• Option D: The correct technique for a spotter during bench press is to have hands underneath the bar (not under the lifter's arms) to be ready to assist if needed. So this demonstrates poor technique as the hand placement is wrong.

Answer:

D. poor technique because the spotter should have their hands underneath the bar