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Because while you are straining to carry the object yoi are also straing to walk up the stairs at the same time. The object weighs you down while your walking up

ALWAYS LIFT WITH YOUR BACK

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Q: Why do you need more energy to carry something up the stairs than to carry it and walk forwards?
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