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The proper way by the book is with a torque wrench to specs. Found in a manual or resource guide. By hand, finger tight, and then firm it up some. Not much, over tightening does much damage. You can always go back and double check them later after a few drive cycles. I'm sure this is the reason for your question..........
I've seem many many engine heads damaged by overtightened plugs and I can count on my two hands I've seen that have not been tight enough. Never replace your plugs until the engine has cooled completely. This will save you a lot of problems from surfacing.
If you hold the ratchet by the head and just give them a slight tweak, that should be enough.
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