A client trains near an unsecured bench that shifts during setup. What should happen before the exercise continues?
- AContinue at a lighter load while the trainer watches the bench closely
- BStop and secure or replace the bench before loading
- CLog the problem and report it to facility staff after the session
- DWedge a weight plate under the short leg
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Answer
B
Unstable equipment must be secured or replaced before the exercise continues; load reduction or client bracing does not remove the hazard.
A
Closer supervision and a lighter load do not stop the bench from shifting; the hazard remains until it is secured or replaced.
C
Reporting is appropriate, but waiting until after the session means the client keeps training on a bench known to shift.
D
An improvised wedge is not a reliable fix and can slip under load.
B
Unstable equipment must be secured or replaced before the exercise continues; load reduction or client bracing does not remove the hazard.