It is not uncommon for people to lift heavy objects with their backs instead of their legs, but this is extremely bad for your back!
Lifting with your back causes your body to recruit smaller muscles that would normally be used to stabilize your spine.
In doing this, you will eventually start injuring other muscles in your body, as they cannot handle the large amount of weight.
Focus on using your legs to lift heavy items, rather than your back. This is especially important with common household activities such as shoveling snow! |
