A university strength center is installing four new Olympic lifting platforms in a row. To comply with safety standards for explosive lifting and spotting, what is the minimum required clear space between adjacent platforms?
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✓ Correct answer: A. A distance of 3 to 4 feet (0.9–1.2 m)Guidelines recommend a 3- to 4-foot buffer between stations to accommodate spotters and prevent collisions during explosive movements. 24 inches (Distractor 1) is insufficient for safety. Barbell width (Distractor 2) and athlete height (Distractor 4) are not standard metrics for spacing. 36 inches (Distractor 3) is for walkways, not necessarily the working buffer.
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