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Handle Palm Power Grip Technique Litter Backboard Gripped

Front What is a power grip?
Back This is a technique in which the litter or backboard is gripped by inserting each hand under the handle with the palm facing up and the thumb extended, fully supporting the underside of the handle on the curved palm with the fingers and thumb.

Tags: lifting, moving

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