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When lifting a weight off of the floor it's best to use the muscles in your hips primarily, but your back muscles are used in an isometric contraction to keep the spine in the same position as you lift.
When lifting a weight off of the floor it's best to use the muscles in your hips primarily, but your back muscles are used in an isometric contraction to keep the spine in the same position as you lift.
Lift with your knees, not your back.
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It is really important to lift with your legs (actually with your thigh muscles). Although the muscles in your back are very strong, unless your abdominal muscles are up to the task, you can injure your discs by lifting with your back.
muscles injuries to the back, knees,and angles
muscles injuries to the back, knees,and angles
Use your legs muscles & stoop down without using back muscles.
When lifting a weight off of the floor it's best to use the muscles in your hips primarily, but your back muscles are used in an isometric contraction to keep the spine in the same position as you lift.
The following are some best lifting techniques to avoid lower back pain; starting in the safe position by standing close to the object, avoid lifting from a standing position with waist bend or locked knees and maintaining the natural lower curve at the back.
keeping your back straight, bend your knees and grip the load.