In lifting a heavy weight from the floor, one should use the power of the ________ in order to avoid straining the lower back.

A. trapezius and latissimus dorsi
B. knee and hip extensors
C. gastrocnemius and soleus
D. external and internal abdominal obliques
E. biceps brachii and brachialis


Answer: B

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