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  2. Weightlifting belt - Wikipedia

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    In these work environments, the equipment is usually called a back belt or back support belt. [ 1 ] The purpose of a weight lifting belt is twofold: it reduces stress on the lower back muscles by allowing the lifter to safely increase intra-abdominal pressure, and it increases the lifter's proprioception which may lead to a decrease in lumbar ...

  3. Manual handling of loads - Wikipedia

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    This measurement device was designed to be a tool that health and safety professionals could use in the field to assess posture techniques in the workplace. Rather than heavily reliant on the weight of the object being lifted, Dr. Hignett and Dr. McAtamney developed this tool based on the posture of the employee lifting the weight.

  4. Weightlifting - Wikipedia

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    Weightlifters are prone to various injuries, and understanding common lifting weights injuries is crucial for the prevention and effective management of the risk of injury. A study found that the most common weightlifting injuries (64.8%) occurred in the back (especially the lower back), knees, and shoulders. [25]

  5. Barbell - Wikipedia

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    Stating that bar should weigh 25 kg (55 lb) with collars on, effectively permits use of 20 kg (44 lb) bars only, because same as IWF, [3] IPF requires collars to weigh 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) each. [6] The total weight of the barbell varies based on the type and number of plates loaded onto the ends of the bar and the lift being performed, and easily ...

  6. Weight machine - Wikipedia

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    A weight machine is an exercise machine used for weight training that uses gravity as the primary source of resistance and a combination of simple machines to convey that resistance to the person using the machine. Each of the simple machines (pulley, lever, wheel, incline) changes the mechanical advantage of the overall machine relative to the ...

  7. A 70-year-old lost 70 pounds and got into weightlifting. She ...

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    Fast-forward eight years, and Joan MacDonald is a 78-year-old fitness influencer with 1.9 million followers who can hip thrust 235 pounds. A 70-year-old lost 70 pounds and got into weightlifting.

  8. Halo-gravity traction device - Wikipedia

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    Eventually, a weight greater than 50% of the patient's body weight may be achieved. [23] [31] Doctors will monitor the movements and strength and will take x-rays of the patient to track their progress. They will adjust the amount of weight on the pulley system based on the results. All patients will undergo cranial nerve testing during the ...

  9. This device helps you lift really heavy objects with ease - AOL

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    This nifty little tool helps you lift heavy objects like large panels of wood or drywall. It clamps onto the top of the panel and has a handle that lets you carry these large slabs right on your side.