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L inda L infoot , Mortgage Professional

PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUE FOR DIY MOVES

Preparing for a DIY move includes stocking up on things like boxes, packing tape, bubble wrap, labels and markers. It also includes wrangling friends and family to help you transport your home's worth of goods from point A to B. In addition to providing water, snacks and meals, you might want to share a few tips on how to properly lift heavy items so no one throws their back out. Start with your feet shoulder-width apart and one slightly in front of the other. This provides you with a stable foundation before you lift. Then squat down by dropping your hips towards the floor and bending at the knees. Pull the item toward your body so you’re not reaching while standing. Once it’s secure in your hands, keep your head, neck and back straight, your chest out and your shoulders back. Brace your core to prevent straining your back muscles and slowly stand up by straightening your legs and pushing your feet into the floor. You should feel your leg muscles lifting and not your back. Be sure to exhale as you lift and don't twist your body. Pivot once you're upright by turning your hips first and following with your shoulders and arms. Repeat the same sequence when putting the heavy object down again. A few leg and arm stretches before and after moving will help prevent tight and sore muscles as well.

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