Bending over for ground level work ('ADL' Reaching to floor, back protected - gardening)

Bending over for ground level work ('ADL' Reaching to floor, back protected - gardening)

Start by bending both knees gradually with your hands sliding along the front of your thighs.
Control the speed when bending forward using your hands on your thighs to avoid strain on your lower back.
To use your left hand to garden, place your right elbow onto your right thigh just above the knee and let your weight fall through your right shoulder and arm down into your leg.
This allows you to use your left hand for activities at ground level.
To return to the standing position, place your left hand above your left knee.
Push through both hands on your thighs as you walk them slowly up, helping you to straighten back upright.
Look directly ahead and push through both feet and hands to stand up straight.

Required equipment: No equipment
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