When spotting a bench press, the spotter stands with a straight back, hands under the arms of the lifter, and carefully watches the bar. This demonstrates __________.

A bench-press spotter should stand behind the lifter and keep their hands ready underneath the bar so they can assist if needed. Keeping a straight back and watching the bar are good habits, but placing the hands under the lifter’s arms is not the recommended position. Therefore, the best answer is “poor technique because the spotter should have their hands underneath the bar.”

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