It seems that this exercise goes against the wisdom of “lift with your legs.” Why is that?
In: Biology
People assume the strain it has on the back is so immense it can cause injury but this is not true while the back is static. Dynamic motion (flexing/extension of the erectors) while lifting is where an easy injury will occur.
As long as your back isnt bending during the lift, it’s very rare to get an injury. Even rounded backs (rounded thoracic spine) are completley safe (not if you look like a scared cat).
You usually cannot lift more than your back will allow statically so if you start bending it it’s definitely an ego lift.
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