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Technique for Lifting Heavy Objects

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Updated October 17, 2007

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Find Your Best Foot Position

Safe Lifting Techniques - Findiing the best foot position for you will maximize your leverage and prevent injury.

Safe Lifting Techniques - Findiing the best foot position for you will maximize your leverage and prevent injury.

(c) Anne Asher 2007
Try different foot positions until you find the one that feels the most stable and comfortable. Try putting your left foot front, then your right. Or keep them parallel, but widen your stance. Once you have made your discovery, get ready to use that position.
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