Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
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Step 1
Assess whether the object is too weighty for you to carry without straining; if it is, ask for help.
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Step 2
Concentrate on keeping your balance. As your belly grows and your ligaments stretch, you're much more prone to falling.
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Step 3
Plant yourself firmly with your feet shoulder-width apart to make a stable base.
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Step 4
Bend at the knees, not the waist. Tuck in your tummy (admittedly a challenge in late pregnancy) and keep your back as straight as possible.
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Step 5
Use the strength of your legs to lift. The quadriceps, the muscles on the front of the thighs, are the strongest in the body.
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Step 6
Move slowly and smoothly to avoid jarring your body.
