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Weed the Garden without Back Pain or Strain-How to Sit on the Ground and Weed

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Updated November 26, 2007

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Sitting on the Ground - An Overview

When sitting on the ground to weed, both legs should be bent, with one leg in front and the other in back.  It's okay to switch them up now and again, too.

When sitting on the ground to weed, both legs should be bent, with one leg in front and the other in back. It's okay to switch them up now and again, too.

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For those with flexible hip joints and relatively healthy lower backs, sitting on the ground is an option when weeding the garden. Sit with your legs bent, positioning one in front and the other in back. Try to anchor your sitting bones into the ground equally. This will bring your pelvis and spine into an upright position.

As with other weeding positions, keeping a long spine will help you avoid back strain and conserve your energy for when physical exertion is really necessary to get the job done.

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