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Recent Examples of body mechanics
Instead, use safe body mechanics, which can mean squatting to pick up a weight rather than bending over.
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Hadia Zainab, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
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
His background is in sports science, so body mechanics are important to him.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2025
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Hadia Zainab, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
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
His background is in sports science, so body mechanics are important to him.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for body mechanics
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Ouchi recommends constant physical strengthening, specifically weight lifting.—
Adaira Landry,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Mounting research shows weight lifting may help some trauma survivors reconnect with their bodies in healthy ways.—
Windsor Johnston,
NPR,
25 May 2026
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Houston Chronicle via Getty Imag Though USA Gymnastics is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, American women’s gymnastics runs through Texas.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Probably even a little more frequently when there are big events — think the track and field national championships or gymnastics worlds — and during the last few months before the Games.—
Nancy Armour,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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There’s a dedicated kitchen for cooking classes, a craft and activity room as well as a pirate ship playground outside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Because the eggs can survive in the soil as well, wear gloves when gardening and wash hands after outdoor activities.—
Dr. Megan Yanny,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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As for the pools themselves, there is the eight-lane, 25-yard lap pool for lap swim, while the second, six-lane infinity pool is reserved for lighter workouts, such as classes in water walking and aqua aerobics.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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But the former collegiate swimmer and aerobics instructor was none of those.—
Roni Robbins,
AJC.com,
27 May 2026
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The bodybuilding world mourned Ganley, who was just a few weeks away from competing in Brazil’s biggest bodybuilding tournament, Musclecontest Brazil.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
25 May 2026
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For Smart, bodybuilding isn't about the trophies.—
Windsor Johnston,
NPR,
25 May 2026
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The high temperatures and humidity put more stress on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.—
Kat Tretina,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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The average school of the nine schools on the chopping block is about 90 years old, and Walters said consolidation should eventually free up money for basics like air conditioning, accessibility and infrastructure upgrades, making remaining schools more modern and welcoming.—
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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