Body Mechanics and Online Articles by Jason Ferruggia
Friday, May 6th, 2011
In the movie Texas Chain-saw massacre, the villain, Jason, repeatedly lifted a chainsaw weighing at least 25 pounds over his head with absolutely terrible posture. Back arched, legs splayed; twisting wildly at the waist…he was just one lift away from a torn ligament.
Body mechanics and the correct posture for lifting objects is a precise science-used by those who do any heavy lifting, whether it is for weight lifting or rehabilitation. Many informational sites are found on the web that explains the importance of correct lifting techniques. Spineuniverse…Ezine, both feature key articles on jason ferruggia body mechanic featuring authors like Jason Ferruggia, known for his muscle gaining secrets. A few key points found in these are as follows: Check the weight first, do you need two people? If not, follow by bending at the knees, keeping your abdomen muscles tight; keep your back straight letting your quadriceps to do the work…not your spine. Don’t twist at the waist, gently pivot. These few hints will help prevent a lower back injury.