The text explores the mechanics of maintaining balance and strength when a person exerts force, such as pulling an object. It discusses how body movements and the positioning of limbs contribute to the effectiveness of the action. Additionally, it highlights the risk of imbalance when abruptly ceasing the exertion.
Various Positions of Action
We can pull, as our weight moves outside the central line of our planted foot, which mainly supports us. However, one must note that in such cases, the counterbalance is not always achieved by the arrangement of the limbs. In many instances, a person relies largely on the object they grasp with their hands or are pulling, which becomes part of their body. Therefore, one can clearly observe that the bending of the legs, knees, loins, and arms greatly increases strength, at least as much as the entire weight of the body. When a person pulls something from the ground, they typically lift the leg opposite their pulling arm, bend each knee slightly forward, and curve the back and loins to maintain balance. This effort not only helps regain balance but also supports the power needed to execute the task. For effective exertion, one's strength should be proportionate to the task's resistance, ensuring the ability to perform the action. As in such deeds, a significant portion of body's weight is shifted outside the line of balance, maintained by the weight or resistance they pull or lift. If the pulled object breaks free too suddenly, it can lead to imbalance before the worker can restore their equilibrium or complete their initiated task successfully.
Instruction on how natural balance is achieved,
How and when one falls while pulling.