EXERCISE TEHNIQUES FOR
FREE WEIGHT AND MACHINE
TRAINING
Chapter 15
, Page |1
Contents
Fundamentals of Exercise Technique....................................................................................................................................2
Hand Grips.........................................................................................................................................................................2
Stable Body and Limb Positioning.....................................................................................................................................2
Range of Motion ad Speed................................................................................................................................................3
Breathing Considerations..................................................................................................................................................3
Weight Belts...................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Spotting Free Weight Exercises.............................................................................................................................................4
Types of Exercises Performed and Equipment Involved....................................................................................................4
Spotting Overhead Exercises and Those with the Bar on the Back or Front Shoulders.................................................4
Spotting Over-the-Face Exercises..................................................................................................................................4
Do Not Spot Power Exercises.........................................................................................................................................4
Number of Spotters...........................................................................................................................................................6
Communication Between Athlete and Spotter..................................................................................................................6
Use of a Liftoff...............................................................................................................................................................6
Amount and Timing of Spotting Assistance...................................................................................................................6
FREE WEIGHT AND MACHINE
TRAINING
Chapter 15
, Page |1
Contents
Fundamentals of Exercise Technique....................................................................................................................................2
Hand Grips.........................................................................................................................................................................2
Stable Body and Limb Positioning.....................................................................................................................................2
Range of Motion ad Speed................................................................................................................................................3
Breathing Considerations..................................................................................................................................................3
Weight Belts...................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Spotting Free Weight Exercises.............................................................................................................................................4
Types of Exercises Performed and Equipment Involved....................................................................................................4
Spotting Overhead Exercises and Those with the Bar on the Back or Front Shoulders.................................................4
Spotting Over-the-Face Exercises..................................................................................................................................4
Do Not Spot Power Exercises.........................................................................................................................................4
Number of Spotters...........................................................................................................................................................6
Communication Between Athlete and Spotter..................................................................................................................6
Use of a Liftoff...............................................................................................................................................................6
Amount and Timing of Spotting Assistance...................................................................................................................6
