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Power zone ends & end range motion begins.
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<blockquote data-quote="brownedout" data-source="post: 978819" data-attributes="member: 30910"><p>Part of the problem was your example in regards to the phrase power zone, which the professional should have known to eliminate the phrase, or provide himself, a better example. Power zone as applied by ups is purely intended as a lift and carry method. As you're lifting a heavier package following proper methods you begin to enter your power zone as your hands are about one hand length above the knee. Think about the point where your not actually lifting/moving your arms any longer and are completing the lift with your back instead. As you straighten your back and you resume lift with your arms package should be supported as close to your body as possible, even against the body. Both elbows should be pulled tight to your sides, mid forearms should be at the level of the top of your pelvis (hip bone) even be supported by the crest of the pelvis, body type permitting. The mid point of a larger box (think 18 cube or above) should be close to waist level. Box should be contained entirely within the width of your body. This should be the power zone for the vast majority of us, of course there will be slight deviations. As you move up and out you would be leaving the power zone. I am not a member of any safety commitee, I have performed this example on countless occassions in front of District Health and Safety Personnel, and yes, Liberty Mutual consultants. Have given permission for example to be filmed for training aid. I am a driver with the training and knowledge in Sports Medicine, Biomechnics, and Kinesiology. It totally baffles me how the very people who should, could be instructing us in these performances, really have no clue what said motions consist of, nor of how to perform them.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="brownedout, post: 978819, member: 30910"] Part of the problem was your example in regards to the phrase power zone, which the professional should have known to eliminate the phrase, or provide himself, a better example. Power zone as applied by ups is purely intended as a lift and carry method. As you're lifting a heavier package following proper methods you begin to enter your power zone as your hands are about one hand length above the knee. Think about the point where your not actually lifting/moving your arms any longer and are completing the lift with your back instead. As you straighten your back and you resume lift with your arms package should be supported as close to your body as possible, even against the body. Both elbows should be pulled tight to your sides, mid forearms should be at the level of the top of your pelvis (hip bone) even be supported by the crest of the pelvis, body type permitting. The mid point of a larger box (think 18 cube or above) should be close to waist level. Box should be contained entirely within the width of your body. This should be the power zone for the vast majority of us, of course there will be slight deviations. As you move up and out you would be leaving the power zone. I am not a member of any safety commitee, I have performed this example on countless occassions in front of District Health and Safety Personnel, and yes, Liberty Mutual consultants. Have given permission for example to be filmed for training aid. I am a driver with the training and knowledge in Sports Medicine, Biomechnics, and Kinesiology. It totally baffles me how the very people who should, could be instructing us in these performances, really have no clue what said motions consist of, nor of how to perform them. [/QUOTE]
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