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The right way to lift a box
Men's Fitness, June, 2003 by Dean Brierly, Mike Carlson, Allan Donnelly, Ben Kallen, Susie Kim, Bobby Lee, Dennis Nishi, Jim Shiebler, Mark Thorpe, Tom Weede
HERE'S HOW TO protect your lower back when lifting that embarrassingly large stash of Wham! paraphernalia out of your basement.
* Stand next to the box with a shoulder-width stance, or in a staggered position for balance.
* Bend from the knees, not your waist, and keep your trunk vertical.
* Using both hands, get a good grip, then slowly straighten your legs. Do not twist your torso.
* Once you're up, hold the box as close to your body as possible to keep your center of gravity from moving outward and stressing your back.
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* If you have to turn while carrying the box, don't twist--pivot with your feet.
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