How to lift objects properly - GIF

[Toolmaker51]

I have a belt too, right after a significant lift.

I do have the elastic and velcro variety, but use it rarely. They will not avert back strain, unless perhaps unduly tight, just a tangible reminder to watch your position. Not being large, there is a practical limit to what is reasonable. 6" mill vise and swivel, 8" H-V indexers, can still do 12" lathe chucks with jaws removed; the scroll or screws get cleaned and less to catch on something while engaging spindle. Not rotary tables, unless table well below waist and NO fixture keys. There's no decent place to hold that doesn't have your fingers out before you set it down. Holi-moley who designed that s**t?
What I have done is locate reasonable prices on used lifting gear like die carts. One of them withstands 2000 pounds; it's compact with no jumping in and out of a forklift.