How to Lift a Heavy Object

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Save yourself back pain and injury by learning the correct way to pick up heavy objects.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Common sense
Good posture
People to help
A dolly or mechanical lift

Warning: If you have a history of back problems, consider asking someone else to lift a heavy object to prevent possible injury.

Step 1: Study the object

Study the object to be moved and check for handles and whether the object is liquid or solid -- liquid can shift weight while being lifted.

Step 2: Test weight of object

Stand close to the object and lift one corner, if possible. Determine whether you will be able to lift it without assistance.

Tip: Help for lifting might include one or two others or mechanical assistance, such as a dolly or lift.

Step 3: Position yourself

Stand close to the object. Bend your knees and grab the object where you have good handholds.

Tip: Keep a straight back and spread your feet shoulder width apart.

Step 4: Lift

Lift slowly with your legs and arms, keeping your back straight and your torso close to the object. Use your abdominal muscles.

Step 5: Finish

Carefully lower the object, following the same precautions. You're done -- and your back thanks you for sparing it pain and injury.

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[town774]

Step 1. Pretend you have back problems.

[SouthGeorgiaBullies]

you will need: money

Step 1. go up 2 a person

step 2. pay $20 to lift it for u

Did you know? Money is a rectangle!

[AngharadWarren]

Step 1. Get some else to do it

Tip. If you have to do it for a job, walk away and blame your imaginary twin

Did you know.....

that a avacado is the fruit that has the most calories in

[Dovewing14]

And this is why all aldi stores are always shut

[rvelitestars]

This doesn't work if you have bad knees.

[SuperPikachu93]

step 1: offer to help her

step 2: help her her with the box

did you know? common courtesy can get you laid

[Luch174]

imac box :P

[Stepdom11]

Step 1: find a heavy object or objects

Step 2: Lift it

did you know if you can't then chances are you are too weak

[BJfan0897]

Step 1. Don't be a pussy and lift it up

Step 2. Was I suppost to make a step 2

Step 3. LEAVE BRITNEY ALONE!!!!!

[addidaswilson]

i watch howcast videos so i can have a good laugh during the night, but there are some videos that are very helpful

[sogroov3]

It seems like theres nothing in the damn box.

[galicory]

ty, now i know what to do in life!