How should Chris position his back and legs when lifting these 25 kg packages?

Explanation: • Feet as wide apart as possible for stability and back straight: No, this is likely to make it hard to use the legs to lift the heavy item.
• Feet close together and back bent: No, it is recommended that the feet be placed apart, roughly in line with your shoulders and your back should not be bent when lifting.
• Feet close together and back straight: No, the feet should be shoulder width apart.
• Feet shoulder width apart and back straight: Yes.

Category: CPC Case Studies: Diet and Health