How to Use body mechanics in a Sentence

body mechanics

noun
  • Instead, use safe body mechanics, which can mean squatting to pick up a weight rather than bending over.
    — Hadia Zainab, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
  • His background is in sports science, so body mechanics are important to him.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2025
  • Sasaki said through an interpreter after he was lifted from the game that something felt off about his upper-body mechanics.
    — Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Adjust settings to accommodate your body mechanics and ensure a comfortable range of motion.
    — Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Kinesiology is the study of physical activity and body mechanics.
    — NBC news, 4 Nov. 2026

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