SubscribeLifing an object off the floor
Posted on Feb 08, 2010 under Body position, Lifting, Squat | 4 CommentsI continue to read articles relating to how you should lift an object. Even in doctor’s offices I see booklets and articles with pictures depicting how the lifting should be done. In almost all cases they show the individuals with their upper body straight (vertical).
In this position they are supposed to bend the knees to get low enough to grasp the object while keeping the upper body vertical and then use the legs to rise up. Is this an effective — and safe — way of lifting? NO! Read more… »
