Helping monitor and assist another person during a lift if they cannot complete it safely.
Why Spotting matters
Clear spotting can reduce risk on selected exercises, but safety arms and good setup remain important.
A practical example
Agreeing on the hand position and verbal cue before spotting a bench press.
Common mistake
Grabbing the bar without warning or attempting to spot a load that cannot be controlled.
Keep the context in mind.
Training and nutrition terms describe general principles. The right exercise, intensity or food target still depends on your experience, health, goals and schedule.
Personalised coaching
Apply the principle to your own training.
A definition is useful, but your programme still needs to match your experience, schedule, recovery and goals.
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