Question

when spotting an overhead press, the spotter would need to __________. a. keep his or her hands off the lifter and weights and make sure the lifter did not fall back b. keep his or her hands beneath the bar and watch the bar carefully c. hold the lifter under his or her shoulders and move with the lifter as the weight is lifted d. place his or her hands outside the lifters hands and stand with a straight back please select the best answer from the choices provided. o a o b o c o d

Explanation:

When spotting an overhead press, the spotter's main role is to assist with the bar in case the lifter has trouble. Placing hands beneath the bar and watching it carefully allows the spotter to quickly intervene if needed. Option A doesn't provide direct assistance to the bar, option C is not the correct technique for an overhead - press spot, and option D is not the standard way to spot for this exercise.

Answer:

B. keep his or her hands beneath the bar and watch the bar carefully