I thought you're supposed to make an X underneath, by swapping straps on one side? (or maybe not crucial if you have 'legs' or similar that make it impossible for your own strap to slip out from under).
You're right. Forearm Forklift makes that clear in their videos. These guys are doing it the hard way and losing half the mechanical advantage those straps could provide.
@@lukeallen2894 there are some complex physics involved. Definitely if 2 people swap a strap, then the weight of the object pulls both toward the center. They barely even need the arms and their legs do almost all the work. But if they don't swap straps, the legs still do a lot of the work, but they are losing that force pulling them to the middle, which definitely makes the overall lift a bit harder (than if they did the strap-swap). But I'd like to see some physics expert explain it with some math...
Guys, you're using it wrong, the Forearm Forklift is meant to be used criss crossed for leverage as well as grip, the way you're using it across and underneath the object is just for grip, not leverage.
@@Cgenius4142012 I know what you mean, but it's too good for criss crossing up to 8 feet long. I've been working in the moving business for almost a year now and I haven't encountered a piece longer than that yet and I don't think I will. Even though, such a long piece wouldn't be a normal household item, so I presume if it's in a warehouse, there should be real forklifts to pick it up and set it in the truck. Just my opinion.
Your arms are not designed to hold weight this week just grab the strap with your hands and you’ll be able to move anything forearm strap we called hump strap back in the 80s do use your hand you can pick up any almost any thing
I have a heavy ebike I need to take up stairs. I wonder if I could loop one end through itself and tie it around me for more leverage to more easily lift the bike?
Everything you moved had legs or something sticking out so the straps wouldn't slide off. How do you move something that has no obtrusions....say a heavy mattress or something similar? Thanks!
Excellent demonstration! Thank you so much!
I thought you're supposed to make an X underneath, by swapping straps on one side? (or maybe not crucial if you have 'legs' or similar that make it impossible for your own strap to slip out from under).
You're right. Forearm Forklift makes that clear in their videos. These guys are doing it the hard way and losing half the mechanical advantage those straps could provide.
@@lukeallen2894 there are some complex physics involved. Definitely if 2 people swap a strap, then the weight of the object pulls both toward the center. They barely even need the arms and their legs do almost all the work. But if they don't swap straps, the legs still do a lot of the work, but they are losing that force pulling them to the middle, which definitely makes the overall lift a bit harder (than if they did the strap-swap). But I'd like to see some physics expert explain it with some math...
Great tutorial guys!
Guys, you're using it wrong, the Forearm Forklift is meant to be used criss crossed for leverage as well as grip, the way you're using it across and underneath the object is just for grip, not leverage.
It depends on the piece sometimes the straps aren't long enough to criss-cross.
@@Cgenius4142012 I know what you mean, but it's too good for criss crossing up to 8 feet long. I've been working in the moving business for almost a year now and I haven't encountered a piece longer than that yet and I don't think I will. Even though, such a long piece wouldn't be a normal household item, so I presume if it's in a warehouse, there should be real forklifts to pick it up and set it in the truck. Just my opinion.
@@JimmyPunkWrestling how do you crisscross a buffet/sideboard?
@@brich2929 not sideboard, lengthwise.
Thank you for making this through video, very helpful
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There are many videos about the Forearm Forklift, it's just that these guys aren't using it correctly.
Your arms are not designed to hold weight this week just grab the strap with your hands and you’ll be able to move anything forearm strap we called hump strap back in the 80s do use your hand you can pick up any almost any thing
Nobody is showing how the fk u lift stuff if the bottom is all flat its easy when theirs some kinda legs at the bottom
Cool! It almost looks like your arms are in a resting position of a sort, when you’ve got it right. Thanks guys!
Except they're not using it correctly, it's supposed to be criss crossed under the object for leverage as well as grip.
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This is the second video where I've seen people doing it wrong.
Hi guys, how much weight support it?, Thanks
but these pieces don't weigh more then 50 lbs
I have a heavy ebike I need to take up stairs. I wonder if I could loop one end through itself and tie it around me for more leverage to more easily lift the bike?
Everything you moved had legs or something sticking out so the straps wouldn't slide off. How do you move something that has no obtrusions....say a heavy mattress or something similar? Thanks!
Cross cross the straps
How to lift a refrigerator upstairs inside
Great demo. Thank you.
Except they're not using it correctly.
I only have 2 arms, not 4 arms!
Very good technique
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Thanks !!!
The other dude does not want to be there!!😂
lol
what about a flat bottom like a fridge???
you'll have to criss cross them
It wouldn't be a problem if it was criss crossed like it's designed to be used for leverage as well as grip.
Want to see how it helps moving a, say, 300 gallon 8ft long fish tank.
Derek Chung easy peasy! Just get a couple bodybuilders and double the forearm strap holes. LoL
I'm not a body builder but I do move alot of stuff. It's a piano that don't work. Anything over 500 pounds I'd say is tough.
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Why this is in my recommended