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Old 10-26-2007, 04:56 PM
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Default Re: Spotter or not

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Originally Posted by neocount View Post
When I was younger, I almost always had a spotter and would train reps to utter failure.
I never use a spotter anymore and stop moving the weight when I know I won't be able
to get one more rep. Do you think that it is better to utter failure?
I guess I'm feeling stagnant, and wondering if a spotter would help push me through.
yea, spotters are always a good idea. I wish I had one more often. Remember growth comes from those last few reps, "the pain period" as Arnold called it.
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