Lifting Techniques

Question 1

Most common method of good lifting technique

Answer 1

Basic Lift/Diagonal Lift

Question 2

Used for objects small enough to straddle where you have enough room to use a wide stance

Answer 2

Basic Lift/Diagonal Lift

Question 3

Used for objects too large to straddle

Answer 3

Power Lift

Question 4

The objects shift your center of gravity forward & you must push your buttocks out to compensate

Answer 4

Power Lift

Question 5

For objects w/ uneven weight distribution

Answer 5

Tripod Lift

Question 6

For small light objects w/ handles close to knee height

Answer 6

Partial Squat Lift

Question 7

Should only be done w/ objects that weigh a pound or less

Answer 7

Full Golf Pick-Up

Question 8

Good way to retrieve things out of a car trunk, grocery cart, or washing machine

Answer 8

Partial Golf Pick-Up

Question 9

Use when objects prevent you from bending your knees

Answer 9

Straight Leg Lift

Question 10

Use to place objects on an overhead shelf

Answer 10

Overhead Lift