Spotting and Rack Safety Fundamentals

Rack Setup and Re-racking

Lesson 2 of 2

An unloaded, correctly set rack prevents most equipment incidents before they start.

Setting safeties

Safeties sit just below the lowest point of the lift. Test with an empty bar first.

Re-racking

Plates come off both sides evenly. A one-sided bar tips the rack.


Which of these are correct rack practices? Select all that apply.