LIFT WITH YOUR CORE, KEEP IT CLOSE
Bend and lift with awareness PROTECT YOURSELF FROM INJURY BY BEING AWARE AND FOLLOWING THESE SIMPLE GUIDELINES. Imagine a centre-line coming up from between your feet. Then, from the ground up, focus on stacking each of these PostureZones® 1) Feet and legs
Plant your feet shoulder width apart
Wearing shoes does help
Bend through your knees
Use leg power to lift
2) Pelvis
Tuck in your pelvis to engage your core
Carry as close to your centre as possible
3) Torso
Keep your back straight, don't hunch over.
Pull your shoulders back and down
Make sure you have a good grip on whatever you're carrying
4) Head
Look straight forward
Keep your ears aligned with your shoulders
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