NY Giants trainer Steve Kennelly explains the correct way to shovel snow
New York Giants trainer Steve Kennelly gave some pointers for people planning to shovel snow.
With a huge snow storm about the hit the Northeast, people are preparing themselves for some big time snow shoveling these next couple of days.
I see you folks down south laughing right now, and us northerners are not amused.
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As most of us know, shoveling snow can be some hard work; especially if the snow is very wet, that’s the absolute worst. It can definitely be a workout in itself, and if you’re not careful, you can even injure yourself. You could pull a hamstring, hurt your shoulder or your hip, even slip and fall and break something.
That’s why New York Giants trainer Steve Kennelly took to Twitter to give out some advice for people in the Northeast as we prepare for the blizzard that’s coming tonight.
Snowed out today? Use a good shoveling technique! Squat pattern while maintaining good core stability. Drive through hips to scoop and throw
— Steve Kennelly (@SteveKennelly) January 26, 2015
He advises using a squat pattern to keep from jerking your legs so you don’t pull a hamstring or another leg muscle, while at the same time giving you a steady center of gravity so you don’t slip and fall on your face. Then he says to drive through your hips to throw the snow, this is to keep you from pulling a muscle in your upper body by putting most of the weight of the snow on your lower body instead. Smooth and steady folks, no jerking motions. That’s how injuries happen!
Yes, this is all a bit of sarcasm, but those who will be shoveling show should listen to Mr. Kennelly’s advice all the same. Injuries still can happen if you’re not careful, and especially when there is a vast amount of snow, which seems to be the case with this blizzard on the way.
So, to everyone getting hit by the snow storm, stay safe and good luck!
H/T to USA Today Sports and Steve Kennelly for the information.
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