When you spot someone, are you supposed to motivate them?

[Anonymous]

I remember about a month ago when I went to the gym
someone asked me to spot them, I usually go on levels where no one really is and lift by myself but I thought id explore more floors and more equipment, so I did.

keep in mind I'm 16, I'm just now old enough to come by myself and never spotted anyone.

I did my workout and when I was leaving this guy aporoached me and asked me to spot him
my first thought was run, but then I realized I was in a gym, and people do that.
I wanted to tell him I never spotted anyone and didn't really know how but it might've seem like I was making excuses so I said yeah and I went to spot him.

I gently held the weight with him just incase he dropped it, and counted the amount of reps he did for him each set
was I supposed to motivate him? because I had no idea how
the only reason I knew to count was because he started off counting and looked like he was struggling so I started counting for him

Yeah you're supposed to motivate them

You don't have to

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[Phoenix98]

All spotting is, is standing over, besides or behind someone while they lift heavy weights to make sure that if they have trouble getting the weight up you can help them, so that they don't tear or rip anything or get injured though you can add motivation into it if you want to.

[ConsultantIsBack]

Yeah it's good to push them, and when you help spot don't necessarily just lift the weight and finish the reps for them, unless safety is a concern. Help them along but let them push as much as they can.

[heavenonearth]

I think you did fine. You don't have to say motivating things, some people might even find that annoying lol. My friends and I will motivate each other sometimes while spotting, but if you don't know the person you shouldn't feel like you have to.

[Smmyskittles]

Only if it looks like they're struggling.

That moment where you start to hit "the wall". Your body and mind are tired, but you ARE SO close to being done.

[Anonymous]

You're there for safety. If you end up chatting or motivating them, that's fine, but your job is safety. The only time i'd say you really need to speak up is if you see their form is gonna cause injury.

[Decentguy]

yes of course, whenever im spotting anyone im always motivating them

[Polocrew]

Lmaooo chill OP