Why Lift a Heavy Weight from the Floor by Flexing

question 14

Multiple Choice

Why lift a heavy weight from the floor by flexing and then extending the knees rather than flexing at the hips and then lifting the trunk?

• A) longer lever
• B) less force available
• C) shorter resistance arm
• D) smaller angle of pull

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