To eliminate the harmful effects of the old way of lifting, Dr. Mike Schaefer, a licensed orthopedic and chiropractic doctor, has developed the PowerLift technique. This program demonstrates how to combine various lifts and postures associated with Dr. Schaefer's PowerLift technique to overcome the real-world challenges presented by many material handling situations. Topics include:
- Advantages of a wider stance while lifting
- Creating a basic PowerLift
- The "Tip the Load," Bridging & Lean Bar Techniques
- The Tripod Lift & the Golfer's Bend
- Performing PowerLift pushes & pulls