How to Use body mechanics in a Sentence

body mechanics

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  • His body mechanics and swing are a little all over the place.
    — Jake Kaplan, Houston Chronicle, 21 Oct. 2017
  • Some days Peltier teaches body mechanics and self-care to classes of up to 170 employees.
    — Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 31 Jan. 2020
  • Cons: Needs to strengthen and refine his lower-body mechanics.
    — USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2021
  • Correct body mechanics is one of the most important guidelines to follow for seniors.
    — Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2021
  • To continue gardening, seniors need to stretch and warm up before working, plant the right plants, use the right tools, use good body mechanics, garden in raised or elevated beds, and wear the right gear.
    — Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2021
  • The company introduced some safety measures such as body mechanics training during the past year.
    — Sebastian Herrera, WSJ, 29 Dec. 2021
  • SoterCoach helps onboard new employees and teach them about proper body mechanics via the ergonomic tutorials in the app.
    — Jim Vinoski, Forbes, 13 May 2021
  • That coach will have overhaul Jackson’s lower body mechanics, the cause of his scattershot accuracy.
    — Steven Ruiz, For The Win, 24 Apr. 2018
  • For a runner who is aggressively training, the goal is not to change their body mechanics, but to help the body accommodate mechanics developed in response to the running regimen.
    — Andrew Levin, Do, Philly.com, 26 Jan. 2018
  • So pairing stretching with strengthening is a great way to encourage good body mechanics and avoid unnecessary straining and injury.
    — SELF, 26 Sep. 2018
  • Routinely throws without setting his feet and relies more on his arm than body mechanics to deliver fastballs, which works for him more times than not, but will also result with inaccurate throws. ...
    — Scott Patsko, cleveland.com, 5 Mar. 2018
  • Part of those efforts have centered on educating employees on body mechanics and on easing some policies related to work quotas.
    — Jennifer Calfas, WSJ, 21 Oct. 2021
  • On her list: nutrition, poor sleep, altered body mechanics, psychological and physical stress, and pre-baby health.
    — Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez, Good Housekeeping, 13 Nov. 2017
  • Hill Sprints allow runners to use area topography to recreate the body mechanics used for initial acceleration.
    — Outside Online, 29 July 2020
  • Often, improper body mechanics (or in tennis, an unsuitable racquet) cause the inflammation, and changing your movement will help prevent the problem.
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 15 Dec. 2021
  • Needs to consistently hammer away at proper lower-body mechanics.
    — USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2021
  • Aquatic physical therapy can ease pain by improving, among other things, body mechanics, posture and flexibility.
    — Paige McLaughlin, Philly.com, 7 Apr. 2018

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