05/09/2022
Remember to take good care of your back, you only have one🙂
Things to remember when lifting:
- Keep a wide base of support. Your feet should be shoulder-width apart, with one foot slightly ahead of the other (karate stance).
-Squat down, bending at the hips and knees only. If needed, put one knee to the floor and your other knee in front of you, bent at a right angle (half kneeling).
-Keep good posture. Look straight ahead, and keep your back straight, your chest out, and your shoulders back. This helps keep your upper back straight while having a slight arch in your lower back.
-Slowly lift by straightening your hips and knees (not your back).
-Keep your back straight, and don't twist as you lift.
-Hold the load as close to your body as possible, at the level of your belly button.
-Use your feet to change direction, taking small steps.
-Lead with your hips as you change direction. Keep your shoulders in line with your hips as you move.
-Set down your load carefully, squatting with the knees and hips only.
