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Technique for Lifting Heavy Objects

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Get Close to the Object

Safe Lifting Techniques - Getting close to your object requires less effort to lift it.
Safe Lifting Techniques - Getting close to your object requires less effort to lift it.
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The first step to lifting a heavy object safely is to get as close to it as you can. Ideally, the object should be underneath you.
  1. Get Close to the Object
  2. Take a Wide Stance
  3. Find Your Best Foot Position
  4. Bend from Your Hips and Knees.
  5. Hint for Safe Lifting: Keep a Long Spine
  6. Safe Lifting Hint: Keep Your Arms Close in to Your Body
  7. Safe Lifting Hint: Keep Your Knees in Line with Your Toes When You Bend

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Updated: October 17, 2007
Injuries to Avoid - Use Safe Lifting Techniques

Back StrainBack SprainDisk Problems

Safe Lifting Techniques - How and Why to Prepare Your Back

Warm Up Your SpineAlignmentYogi Hips

Suggested Reading

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