Preventing Strains and Injuries from Lifting

Appears in
Professional Cooking: 10th Edition
Professional Cooking

By Wayne Gisslen

Published 2025

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(a) Squat on one knee, and then lift with the leg muscles.
(b) Do not bend over and lift with the back.

Figure 2.5 Proper lifting technique.

  1. Lift with the leg muscles, not the back. Figure 2.5 shows proper lifting technique.
  2. Don’t turn or twist your back while lifting. Make sure your footing is secure.
  3. Use a cart to move heavy objects long distances, or get help.