Dumping a Wheelbarrow - Prevent Back Injury
By Anne Asher, About.com
Updated August 30, 2007
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Switch Your Grip
An underhand grip will help avoid strain.
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Now switch to an underhand grip. This will help you avoid wrist, arm, shoulder and neck strain when lifting the weight of the wheelbarrow straight up.
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- Bend Down
- Switch Your Grip
- Begin to Straighten Up
- Empty the Wheelbarrow
- Prevent Back Injury When You Use a Wheelbarrow - The Key
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