Lifting heavy objects is best done with which of the following techniques?

a. Straight spine, bent legs
b. Straight spine, straight legs
c. Bent spine, bent legs
d. Bent spine, straight legs


ANS: A
Note that the correct technique calls for a straight spine and use of the leg muscles to lift the ob-ject.

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