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Why Proper Bending Mechanics?

Why Proper Bending Mechanics?

Why Proper Bending Mechanics?

July 30, 2015

Did you know that bending over at the back instead of bending your knees to lift a load increases the load 10x to your back? IE. Lifting a 5 gallon water jug off the floor, which weighs 45lbs, improperly means your back is actually lifting 450lbs! Who has back pain out there? OUCH!

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