11 Feb 2014 I don't ask much of my fellow gym-goers: wear deodorant, don't do bicep curls in the squat rack and above all: follow my simple directions when giving me a spot. The bench press is the only exercise where dropping the weight would cause some serious problems for a lifter. If I'm attempting my max or getting close to it, I need a competent spotter to ensure I don't accidentally kill myself. Lately, I've fallen victim to bad spotters who blatantly ignore the simple instructions I provide, ruining my workout.
