Definition
A gym partner who assists during heavy lifts to prevent injury and ensure you complete your reps, theoretically. In practice, they're either overly helpful (touching the bar on rep one) or completely absent (scrolling their phone while you struggle).
Example Usage
I asked for a spotter and got someone who basically did bicep curls with my bench press bar while yelling 'all you, bro!'
Origin
Weightlifting safety practice from early strength training culture
Fun Fact
A good spotter only provides the minimum assistance needed to keep the bar moving, which is apparently a skill rarer than you'd think in commercial gyms.
Source: Weightlifting and gym safety terminology
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