Abstract: A variable height adjusting spotting bar for a spotting system for spotting lifting of weights engaged to a barbell, the spotting system including one or more flexible members coupled to the barbell, comprising one or more bar sections configured to be gripped by a spotter; one or more flexible member take-up spools configured to roll up or roll down along the one or more flexible members to set the variable height adjusting spotting bar to an optimal height for the spotter to provide the best ergonomic force to assist a lifter of the barbell.

Abstract: A spotting system for weight lifting includes a pair of support arms, each of which is configured for operative engagement to a central frame portion of a conventional weight lifting rack. This engagement, for example, can be provided using connectors or mounting brackets operatively engaged between the central frame section which overhangs the area being used by a person exercising with barbells. Such brackets may include bolts, nuts, U-bolts, flanges, and other individual and combinations of connectors which will securely hold each of the support arms to the appropriate position on the central frame portion of the rack.