Body mechanics play an important role in any task you perform. Having good body mechanics is important because it keeps the body in good alignment and prevents stress of the joints, which helps to prevent conditions that can cause lower back or leg pain. For proper body mechanics you must have the “load” close to your body, trunk in an upright position, and use the muscles in the leg instead of the back (Early, 2013 pg 191).Proper body mechanics for the activity of tug of war, would be to stand in a staggered squat position, with one foot out while the other is lined up with the hip. Secondly, your trunk should be upright, even while pulling on the rope the trunk should remain in an upright position. Use your leg muscles to keep your stance, however you will use the muscles in your arm to pull the rope.…