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. a b c d

Explanation:

When spotting a bench - press, the spotter's hands should be underneath the bar to be able to assist if the lifter fails. Having hands under the arms is not the correct position. A straight back for the spotter is okay (so B's mention of back being bent is wrong). The key issue is the hand position.

Answer:

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