Most people have a fairly good idea on how to lift heavy items, and are avoiding sprains and strains or a flare up of back pain. But do you know how to pick up something little or something very light? Tiger Woods displays an excellent technique at the 2019 Masters:
His back is straight and strong, the club provides balance and some weight distribution, one leg extends back to allow the deep forwards bend that happens in the hips, not the spine.
Particularly repetitive bending can fatigue muscles and can cause sprains and strains. This technique is not just for golf balls but also for random little things that we want to pick up from the floor.
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