proper way of lifting heavy items

[Nocturnal]

what is it? so i dont hurt my back, i would like to know. thanks!

 

[LuNoTiCK]

Use your legs, not your back.

 

[tigerbait]

bend your knees

 

[Platypus]

Rest on your laurels literally.

That is, stand up straight, then bend your knees so you are in a crouching position. Then lift the object as you straighten your knees to stand up. Do not lift with your back, let your knees do the work for you.

 

[Nocturnal]

thanks guys.

 

[HappyPuppy]

I just holler for my butler when I need something lifted. That's what he's for.

 

[Spamela]

Originally posted by: CorporateRecreation
Rest on your laurels literally.

That is, stand up straight, then bend your knees so you are in a crouching position. Then lift the object as you straighten your knees to stand up. Do not lift with your back, let your knees do the work for you.

this is pretty good advice, but i would add "practice lifting progressively heavier items."

 

[Mday]

Originally posted by: Nocturnal
what is it? so i dont hurt my back, i would like to know. thanks!

you ask someone =D

 

[yakko]

Become a manager and delegate responsibility.

 

[tweakmm]

Originally posted by: yakko
Become a manager and delegate responsibility.