In a recent Athlean-X video, Jeff Cavaliere C.S.C.S. addresses the age-old question of whether you absolutely need to have a spotter for every single rep when you do barbell lifts like the bench ...

You can’t spot a lower body exercise properly unless you’re moving along with the lifter. If they fail, you’re able to generate enough force with the proper leverage to get the bar back to the rack ...

Start by lifting just the bar, enlist a spotter and remember that your movement should be just as controlled going down as pushing back up. Incline press : This is similar to the bench press, but ...

Lifting heavy weights offers significant benefits but also carries a high risk of injury—especially if done without a spotter. A spotter is a training partner who supports the person exercising and ...

When lifting, having a spotter around to ensure you perform the exercise properly and not dropping the weights is crucial, because even the most experienced weightlifters can hurt themselves.

Had I used the Smith machine on days I was lifting solo, I wouldn't have worried because the machine is the spotter. "A little help here ...