02/04/2026
Shoveling is one of the most demanding ""full-body workouts"" we do in winter.
To protect your spine, try the ""step and throw"" method instead of planting your feet and twisting your torso. When you twist while holding a heavy load, you put maximum pressure on your lumbar discs. Keep your core engaged, bend at the hips rather than the waist, and try to move the snow in smaller, manageable increments.