So, why is lifting from the floor such a challenge? It's easy to think about the leg strength required for lifting something heavy, but what about lighter objects? Many of us have heard the advice to "lift with your legs." However, as we age in our modern culture, we gradually stop squatting down to the ground. This change in behavior leads to a reduction in ankle dorsiflexion range of motion, which refers to the bend in the ankle. Over time, we lose the ability to lift objects from the ground while maintaining a stable position and without rounding our spines. Once we start rounding our spines, it becomes even more challenging to utilize our powerful gluteal muscles to lift the load, leading to an increased reliance on our back muscles. It's often not until we become grandparents that we realize we've stopped squatting altogether, having spent so many years bending at the hip and back to pick up socks from the floor.