Question

What is an effective lifting technique?

Answer 1

Lifting techniques are techniques used to control manual task risks in the workplace.
Effective lifting technique is a lifting technique with proactive and holistic approach that involves workers in the risk management process, because the workers know their job best and are experts in performing their work tasks. In an effective lifting technique the  hazardous manual tasks are identified,  the risk is assesed, controls are implemented and the situation is monitored and reviewed.

When speaking about proper and effective lifting technique of a hravy object, there are several things that must be done: you should warm up before the lifting, you should stand close to load, bend your knees,grip the load and lower load in reverse.

Answer 2

A lifting technique would be considered as effective if it manage to minimize the rate of injuries while maximizing the results in strength gain.

Several things that needed to be done in order to achieve this are:

- Build a strong foundation

Do not jump right to heavy weight from the start, make sure that start from lower weight and gradually move up to make things more difficult

- Keep wide base support and good posture when you are lifting the weight.

- Use your feet if you want to change direction during lifting, not your body

- Separate your training for different body parts each day.

- Make sure that you bring Another partner to assist you when you try to challenge yourself and lift heavier that your previous maximum capability.