When Safe Lifting Isn’t Enough: The Power of Tightening Your Gut

You’ve undoubtedly been part of safe lifting training. You’ve probably even led it—teaching your team the importance of getting close to the load and bending at the knees.

But what about the real-world situations where those tactics just aren’t possible?
The tight corners.The awkward angles. The uneven ground.
The moments when your team has to twist, reach, or move fast while under load.
That’s where Tighten Your Gut comes in.

It’s a simple, science-based technique that teaches workers how to brace their core in any position to reduce strain on the lower back. No complicated explanations. No equipment. Just a powerful, teachable way to help your team perform safely when the environment gets in the way of perfect form.

Watch the video to see how easy it is to put Tightening Your Gut into practice.

Trainer's Guide for Practical Injury Prevention for the Real World

“Tighten Your Gut” is injury prevention for real environments where awkward angles and unpredictable loads are part of the job. With our “Tighten Your Gut” trainer’s, we provide you with everything you need to:

  • Teach workers how to brace properly- quickly and clearly
  • Reinforce safe habits without interrupting productivity
  • Build a stronger foundation for injury prevention

Our science-based approach is designed for you to easily share, helping your team move smarter, stay safer, and enjoy the benefits of more UpTime.

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Why BIOKINETIX

BIOKINETIX is driven by our mission: to reduce injuries and maximize performance in the real world. Our programs are built on the Science of More UpTime, a proactive approach that blends ergonomics, behavioral science, and field application to keep teams strong, safe, and healthy while on the job and in their daily lives.

Here’s what sets us apart:

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Science-Driven, Not Trend-Driven We translate the science of ergonomics into real-world techniques and hands-on interventions. Along the way, we build trust with your team by taking real interest in their wellness both on and off the job.
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Field-Tested with Real Results Our tools, like “Tighten Your Gut,” are developed by industrial athletic trainers and tested in demanding environments. We realize safety and wellness programs only work when teams actively adopt them.
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Healthier Workers. Stronger Operations. You already know the correlation between a healthy team and a healthy bottom line. Our partnership provides you with the science-based approach EHS professionals rely on to gain alignment from leadership, engage employees, and reduce avoidable risk.