3 ms·
I actually ended up looking into the evidence and you’re actually right: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0966636221000795 https://www.sci
by vore 3y ago
I actually ended up looking into the evidence and you’re actually right: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0966636221000795 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S09666...
A flexed-back posture is associated with increased strength and efficiency of the back muscles compared to a lordotic posture. These findings further question the manual handling advice to lift with a lordotic lumbar spine.
I take it back! It might be okay to lift through your back after all, go nuts!
- nojs 3y agoIt’s slightly mechanically advantageous but probably not safer. Unless you’re a powerlifter where the weight actually matters I think the general advice to maintain a neutral back is better.