Question

which types of lifts require spotters?
a. dead lifts, bench presses, and squats
b. curls, butterflies, and reversed rows
c. overhead presses, flies, and curls
d. lunges, curls, and squats

please select the best answer from the choices provided.

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

Spotters are needed for lifts where the weight can become trapped on the body or cause injury if the lifter fails. Dead lifts, bench presses, and squats are compound lifts with heavy weights that pose this risk; bench presses specifically risk the bar trapping the lifter's chest, squats risk loss of balance with a loaded bar on the back, and dead lifts can lead to form breakdown under heavy load. The other options include isolation lifts (curls, flies, reversed rows) that do not typically require spotters as the weight can be safely dropped or released.

Answer:

A. dead lifts, bench presses, and squats