To minimize end range motion, you should keep the load close to your body.

To minimize end range motion, you should keep the load close to your body.

• A. Use the power zone
• B. Keep the load close to the body
• C. Twist the torso during lift
• D. Hold breath

Answer: (B)

Keep the load close to your body because it shortens the lever arm. When the object is near you, the distance between the load and your spine is smaller, so the torque you must produce to lift it is reduced. That means your hips and spine don’t have to rotate as far to complete the lift, minimizing how much movement occurs at the end of the range. In contrast, holding the load farther away lengthens the lever arm, increasing the required joint rotation and the end-range motion, which can raise strain and risk of injury. The other options don’t address this mechanical advantage: the power zone refers to where you’re strongest in the movement, twisting the torso adds unwanted rotational stress, and holding your breath affects stability but not ROM.

Keep the load close to your body because it shortens the lever arm. When the object is near you, the distance between the load and your spine is smaller, so the torque you must produce to lift it is reduced. That means your hips and spine don’t have to rotate as far to complete the lift, minimizing how much movement occurs at the end of the range. In contrast, holding the load farther away lengthens the lever arm, increasing the required joint rotation and the end-range motion, which can raise strain and risk of injury. The other options don’t address this mechanical advantage: the power zone refers to where you’re strongest in the movement, twisting the torso adds unwanted rotational stress, and holding your breath affects stability but not ROM.