Unless lifting the loads being moved is done safely, it can cause strain or injury, particularly on your back. It can also cause damage to the items being moved. Before you lift anything, it’s good practice first to test its weight. Based on the weight, you can choose the best way t...
As well as being a superior strength-training exercise, the deadlift also mirrors the best way to lift just about anything off the floor, from garbage cans to shopping bags to your kids. They teach you to lift using your legs while maintaining a naturally arched lumbar spine and braced core...
The first step to becoming a crane operator is to obtain a high school degree or higher. You should know the basic program for overhead cranes operators and operators of hoists, and take in a series of professional training which include how to safely lift and lower loads, how to signal,...
Deadlifts: pull the weight from the floor to your thighs with a neutral back. Here’s how to Deadlift with proper form: Stand with your mid-foot under the barbell Bend over and grab the bar with a shoulder-width grip Bend your knees until your shins touch the bar Lift your chest up ...
Squat Rackslook like a half Power Rack. They have uprights to safely get the bar on and off your upper-back. But they don’t always have horizontal safety pins. The ones that do often have non-adjustable safety pins that can be too high or low for your build. I used a Squat Rack...
Increasing lift capacity When hauling heavierloads,thestarting principle is toadd more axlelinestocreate longer trailers with more tires on the road. Thisincreases capacity andspreads the weight of the load, reducing the amount of pressure each tire exerts on the road. ...
HOW TO BENCH PRESS SAFELY To bench press safely, you not only need to have good technique (as covered above), but you need to know how to use the rack correctly. We chose to use a standard rack with two pillars when creating this bench press tutorial, as this makes it easier to see...
How to Load a Moving Truck Safely and Efficiently The best way to pack a moving truck is to create a tight, evenly distributed load, so that everything is balanced and your items are secured in place: Plan the way you’re going to pack the moving truck BEFORE you start carrying boxes ...
It’s important to know the weight of the container before attempts to lift it. Overloading can damage the forklift and risk the safety of the operator. Crane:For larger containers, a crane may be necessary. The crane uses spreader bars to distribute the weight evenly along the top of ...
1. They’ll prime you to lift heavy things safely. Squats are an extremely multipurpose exercise move for everyone—not just body builders and athletes. They give you the strength and form to pick up heavy objects (and really, any objects!) correctly by using your lower body—instead of ...