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Move Your Body to Dump the Dirt Out![]() To avoid back strain when shoveling, move your body as a unit to dump the stuff out. (c) Anne Asher 2007 Licensed to About.com << Previous | Next Instead of heaving the dirt over your shoulder or behind your body, why not take a less straining approach? It will save you energy and help you to avoid muscle strain if you move your whole body to where you want the dirt to go, then just turn the shovel handle to let it fall there. As usual, any bending should be at the hips and knees to help you avoid using the vulnerable areas of your back to do the heavy work.
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