what do u guys do when u dont have a spot?

[HeavyDutyGuy]

I don't do exercises that require spots-ie. the bench press. I do INclines on the Smith machine instead. I squt in the rack, so no spot is needed there either. Who needs a spot on military presses? how the hell would you get trapped under the weight on those?

 

[frorider6]

I'd kill to have a dedicated workout partner. I work at out my job's fitness center. Nice facilities but the people are clueless on lifting and gym etiquite. They get offended if I ask to work in with them on a machine. And no way do I trust them for a spot. Maybe I will get a partner someday.......

GEEESH, finding a workout partner is harder than finding a girlfiend!!!

 

[playdo]

If I dont have a spot ill use the smith machine so I can still go heavy...u can always asked someone to spot you.....they'll probably be more reluctant if you want a spot on squats...

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[Exodus]

when there is no doubt....... stay away from silly machines and racks

have no fear....... drop sets are here!!!!!

do 2 drop sets at the completion of your last rep

drop the weight some after you reach failure........ go to failure again....... and then drop again

no mess, no fuss, and muscle screaming

i see my work here is done......... up up and away

 

[theoak01]

this is why i generally use db's if i can,if i have to i just drop them,ive been trying to get a few buddys to workout but they are lazy,and i feel im being held back by not having a training partner

 

[DanielBishop]

I've never trained with a partner, and I don't use a spotter unless someone offers. That's only because every set, I go to failure.... (or the rep before failure). One set is okay if someone is resting between sets themselves, but I don't feel right calling them over again and again.

However, I've noticed that I always break my records when someone is there spotting. I guess you always wanna appear stronger to whoever is watching.

Anyway, I usually rep to the point where I'm struggling to get it up.... usually takes about 5 seconds to complete the concentric contraction, and I know one more rep will be absolute failure and I'll get squished.

A few times I overestimated how much steam I had, and just couldn't make it. At the gym I'm at now, they have the rack things down near the sticking point as well, so that's saved me a few times. But once or twice I've had to roll the bar down my chest and stomach, and sit up.... luckily I was young and not lifting any huge amount.

 

[Roadblock]

There´s is always someone using the bench so I just ask if he needs a spot. 99.9% of them are happy to have a spot so you can´t go wrong

 

[MuSuLPhReAk]

I train at home so I have this problem often. I usually train in a power rack so if I can't do any more reps I can just place it on the two racks for safty. When I do chest though I make sure someone is around to give me a hand cause my chest is higher than the two safty racks and I really don't want to get stuck under it

 

[blood_drinker]

I always ask strangers. Some people are afraid to ask chicks to spot them on bench or squat, but really, you should be doing a weight YOU can handle, all she needs to do at the very most is give you a little pull and help you put the bar back on the rack. I have met 3 chicks like this and gone out with 2, im good friends with the third now - even though they're french (rare jewels).
Ask for a spot - and when you are done, offer help for their exercise. It's really a pretty chill way to make friends that you know share an interest.

I once had 200lbs on bench fall on my cheekbones. Always ask for a spot even when going a bit less than "extremely heavy". You can die from heavy exercises like this (bar falls on your neck and strangles you etc). Look at how a.c. go saved on the 900lbs squat.

It doesnt hurt bro.
good luck

 

[AMP 33]

I usually go to dumbells or i just dont go as heavy on barbell bench and things like that.