What are the Lift Types? (7)

• A. Deep Squat lift; Power lift; Straight leg lift; One leg stance lift (golfer's lift); Half-kneeling lift; Traditional Lift; Stoop lift
• B. Deep Squat lift; Power lift; Stoop lift; Half-kneeling lift
• C. Sitting lift; Standing lift
• D. Shoulder-lift; Knee lift; Hip lift

Answer: (A)

Lift types describe how the body is arranged during a lift, determined by how much knee bend you use and how the spine is held. The seven commonly described forms are deep squat lift, power lift, straight-leg lift, one leg stance lift (golfer's lift), half-kneeling lift, traditional lift, and stoop lift. In a deep squat lift you drop into a low squat with the hips well below the knees and the back held relatively straight, using strong leg drive to lift. The power lift employs a partial knee bend with a fairly upright spine, relying on hip extension for the lift without going as deep as a full squat. The straight-leg lift keeps the legs nearly straight, hinging at the hips, which places more demand on the back and needs careful control. The golfer’s lift uses one leg to bear weight while the other swings out, a stance that can be useful when the load is near the body’s center of gravity but requires balance. The half-kneeling lift places one knee on the ground and the other foot planted, providing stability when lifting from the floor to a higher surface. The traditional lift is the classic two-handed lift from the floor with a neutral back and the feet set for a solid base. The stoop lift involves a small knee bend with the torso forward, relying on hip and back muscles to lift with a shorter range. Other options omit several of these standard forms or use nonstandard terms, so they don’t encompass the full set of lift styles.