How to Carry a Chair

It's not uncommon to have to move a chair. An extra guest at dinner or a crowded room at a party make it necessary to move a chair across a room and sometimes even farther. Most people are quick to pick up the chair and move it without giving it a second thought, but it's possible to injure your back when carrying anything, and some chairs are heavier than they look. Follow the proper method for carrying a chair to keep from getting hurt.

Instructions

- 1
  Test out the weight of the chair by tilting it toward one side. If it's too heavy, ask for help.
- 2
  Stand beside the chair, with the back to one side of your body and the seat in front of you.
- 3
  Spread your legs apart so your feet are even with your shoulders.
- 4
  Bend your knees as far as you need to so you can grab seat of the chair without bending at the waist. Keep your back straight.
- 5
  Wrap one arm around the back of the chair and hold on to the seat of the chair with your other hand.
- 6
  Straighten your knees and lift the chair, putting most the pressure on your legs, not your back.
- 7
  Hold the chair against your body to help distribute the weight and to steady it.
- 8
  Walk to where the chair needs to be placed, keeping an eye out for obstructions in your way. Make sure the legs of the chair don't catch or snag anything while you walk.
- 9
  Bend at the knees until the legs of the chair touch the ground, and then slowly release your grip on the chair.

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