Fitness Journal #8 - How to be a Spotter

Any serious gym user (when I say serious I mean someone who really wants to progress in his lifts and build muscle and goes regularly, 3x a week or more)  will know the importance of a spotter.

For the unfamiliar, a spotter is a person who watches over you when you are lifting a weight, and helps to support/assist you when you need help. For example, when doing a bench press, the spotter stands behind you with his hands below the bar as you lift, and if you're struggling he will assist you.



The biggest reason why you kinda need a spotter is when you are lifting something heavy and you're trying to go all out - you don't want to be caught under that weight with no way to get it off if you fail to lift it.

The feeling is actually quite terrifying. You feel stuck, trapped, and helpless because you have used up every bit of energy in your arms to try to lift the weight. Of course, there's a way to get out of it (roll of shame), so it's not like a GG you're-screwed scenario.

[Dream] Sand Sculptures and Carrying People

This is another one of my dreams. You can find the rest under the 'Dreams' category on the right --->
Or http://alanzdreams.blogspot.com/ for older ones.

Fitness Journal #7 - Body parts

This entry is going to be me talking like a self-absorbed narcissist, so please don't read it!