Question

when spotting a bench press, the spotter stands with a straight back, hands under the arms of the lifter, 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:

Proper bench press spotting technique requires the spotter to keep a straight back for stability, position hands under the bar (not just under the lifter’s arms) to safely assist if the lifter fails, and watch the bar. The described actions (straight back, hands under arms, watching bar) lack the critical hand placement under the bar, making it poor technique.

Answer:

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