AccessPT Channel, Weekly Physical Therapy Conundrum

PT Question of the Week - Safe lifting techniques

You are discussing the various types of safe lifting techniques regarding body mechanics with your student. Which of the following lifting techniques would be the most appropriate to lift a light object off the floor? 
1. Straight leg lift 
2. Golfer’s lift (extending a straight leg behind)
3. No specific technique as the object is light
4. Power lift using a wide stance

The solution will be posted in a few days.