The Worst Way to Lift That Destroys Your Low Back (Stop This Now)
Apr 17, 2025So many people destroy their low back doing something as simple as picking something up off the ground. I’ve seen it happen to people lifting groceries, toys, tools—things they thought were no big deal. One wrong move, or a bunch of small wrong ones, and suddenly you’re stuck with days (or weeks) of pain.
In this video, I’m breaking down the most common lifting mistake that wrecks your low back. I’ll show you the posture and movement pattern that leads to pain, and more importantly, how to avoid it.
What I teach might feel unfamiliar at first, but when you understand how your spine, hips, and core work together, it starts to make sense. I’ll also share two safer ways to lift that you can start practicing immediately—these aren't just for the gym or heavy lifting either. They apply to everyday activities you don’t even think about—like putting away groceries, washing your face, or picking up a toy.
If your back pain has ever seemed to come out of nowhere, this might explain why. It’s not always about a single injury—it’s about the movements you repeat throughout your day without realizing they’re causing strain.
We’ll go over how to support your spine properly during bending, lifting, and reaching movements, and I’ll also share a link to my Everyday Posture Plan for those of you who want to go deeper into this and make long-term improvements.
You don’t need to overhaul your life—you just need to know what to do differently. Once you do, the same daily activities that used to cause pain can actually become part of your solution.
And as always, Be Your Own Guarantee for your health and life.
Links Mentioned:
Everyday Posture Plan: https://www.drwohlfert.com/epp
Protect Your Spine with This One Exercise: https://youtu.be/D4HNxaeV3ck
Best Ab Exercise for a Strong Stable Spine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iEzZfYQgjg
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