Believe it or not, many lifters get injured not during a set, but while getting in and out of position—either before the exercise starts or after it ends! The lying dumbbell press is a classic example. It can be tricky, especially when you’re handling heavy weights. Unless you have two strong, experienced spotters to hand…
There’s an art and science to spotting. Go to any gym and watch how personal trainers spot their clients—it quickly becomes clear that many have never been properly taught how to do it! Here are six essential rules every trainer should follow when spotting clients: Rule #1: Spot With Your Mouth First Before using your…