Jan 12, 2012
The LA Wave reported that Stafon Johnson, a former USC running back, is suing one of his strength and conditioning coaches for poor spotting. Johnson believes that the coach contributed directly to the bar falling onto his throat while bench pressing.
I won’t cover this case any more (read the link above if you are interested), but it serves as a good reminder to be careful while bench pressing. Always have your arms locked out while the bar is over your face and throat, get a spotter to lift off heavy weights, and don’t put more weight on the bar than you can control.
It sounds like a case of miscommunication between spotter and lifter, something that is common where people aren’t devoting full attention to the lift. Don’t be stupid and you’ll reduce your risk of injury significantly.
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