16 Cardinal Rules for Snow Shovelling

16 Cardinal Rules for Snow Shovelling

I am a little late to post this, but regardless, take a look at this article.  It seems all pretty common sense, but maybe you didn't know these things about shoveling.


I can't say I agree entirely with this:

6. Maintain proper posture:

A. Use your leg muscles as much as possible - push snow when you can and use your legs to lift when you can't push it.
B. Keep your back straight as you move from the squat position to the upright position.
C. Use your shoulder muscles as much as possible.
D. Hold the snow shovel as close to your upper body as possible.
E. Keep one hand close to the shovel blade for better leverage.
F. Don't twist your upper body as you throw snow.

Mine recommendations is this:

A.  Use your hips and core as much as possible - push snow when you can and keep your core (back and stomach) tight as your use your legs to lift when you can't push it.
B.  Keep your back straight (neutral) as your move from the bent (at hips and knees) position to the upright position.
C.  Use your hips and core as much as possible as these will fatigue much less quickly than your shoulders.
D.  Hold the snow shovel as close to your hips as possible.
E.  Keep one hand in the middle of the stick for better leverage.
F.  Keep your core tight as your pivot your feet as your throw snow.

I came across this.  This is a good example: