Question

34 multiple choice 2.5 points which of the following promotes correct posture and is a safe lifting strategy? bending at your waist, not at the knees keeping your back as straight as possible keeping your feet close together when lifting using your back muscles to lift rather than your leg muscles

Explanation:

• Bending at the waist (not knees) can strain the back.
• Keeping feet close together reduces stability.
• Using back muscles (instead of leg muscles) for lifting is unsafe as legs are stronger.
• Keeping the back straight helps maintain correct posture and is a safe lifting strategy.

Answer:

keeping your back as straight as possible