External support provided by someone else (the spotter) to assist the training person when they reach muscle failure.
Synonyms: timing, cueing. Formerly, a mechanical procedure carried out independently of the content and nuances of the dialogue by technicians (repérage). Now used to describe the process of defining the in and out times of individual subtitles.
This is when the person executing a paticular exercise is given assistance from another trainer or training partner. Typically when asked to spot somebody you will be expected to watch closely and be ready to step in if your partner gets in to trouble. An example of bad spotting is when the person giving assistance touches the bar and provides assistance even from the first rep. This can be very frustrating! Contributed by: Thosas
Spotting or to "spot" someone in gymnastics means to assist them in safely completing a skill. The amount of spot can range from simply tapping a leg to completely carrying the gymnast through the motion. A spot can be used to reduce risk of injury, or to ensure proper technique. Spotting can be done hands on, or with a spotting device such as a spotting belt.
having someone watch and give assistance if necessary while lifting weights. Spotting is vital when exercising to failure.
Spotting, in weight or resistance training, is the act of supporting another person during a weightlifting exercise, or an exercise where it may be difficult or dangerous for a single participant to do, so allowing the participant to lift or push more than they could normally do safely.
Spotting, in weight or resistance training, is the act of supporting another person during a particular exercise, with an emphasis on allowing the participant to lift or push more than he could normally do safely.