Carry a Girl
Lifting your girlfriend can be a fun, flirtatious activity. Just make sure you ask before picking a girl up to make sure it's okay with her. You can simply pick her up, as you would carrying a bride. You may also want to do a "fireman's lift" for fun, which is when you hoist someone over your shoulders. However, if you do not have professional training, avoid lifting someone during an actual emergency.
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Picking Up a Girl
- Place your arms around the girl. To start, place your arms around the girl you want to carry. You can place one arm around her back and the other arm around the bend in her knees. Have her place her own arms arounds your shoulders to make the process of picking her up easier.
- Lift with your legs. When lifting an object heavier than a few pounds, you want to lift with your legs instead of your back. This prevents back strain. Squat down and position your arms around the girl. Then, move upward, lifting your own body with your legs instead of your back.
- You can keep your balance by spreading your feet apart slightly before lifting, providing you with a wider base.
- If you feel you're losing your balance, you may want to set the girl down and start over just to be safe.
- Keep the girl close to your body as you carry her. When carrying a heavy object, you should keep that object close to your body. A human body is no different. If you carry a girl closer to you, the process will feel more intimate and romantic.
- Pull the girl in close to you. Have her pull herself in close by nestling in your arms.
- You can gently squeeze her legs and back, bringing her body closer to your body.
- Keep your back, shoulders, and neck straight. When carrying a heavy object, keep your back, shoulders, and neck straight. Try to consciously bring your shoulders back when carrying a girl, straightening out your back. You may stumble a bit as you carry a person, but try to do your best to keep your body straight. Imagine a vertical line is drawn between your ankles and the tip of your head.
- Have her hold on for added support. You do not want to drop a person you are carrying. This can cause injury. For added safety, ask that the girl hold onto you. She can gently wrap her arms around your shoulders for support.
- Put her down when you feel tired. As most people weigh over 100 pounds, carrying a person can be strenuous work. Only carry a girl as long as you feel comfortable. When you begin to feel strain in your muscles, gently put the girl down.
- Squat slightly, lowering your body with your legs and not your back.
- Lower the arm that's holding her legs, allowing her to safely place her feet onto solid ground.
- Help her stand back upright if she stumbles at all while you're putting her down.
Doing the Fireman's Carry
- Have the girl stand. A fireman's carry is traditionally used to carry someone to safety in the event of an injury. However, if you're not professionally trained, it's a bad idea to interfere with an injured person. You can still use the fireman's carry for fun. To start, have the girl stand directly in front of you so the two of you are standing face-to-face.
- Position yourself to lift the girl. To start the fireman's carry, shift your weight to your right leg. Put it between the girl's legs. Then, have her drape her right arm over your right shoulder. Place your head under the girl's armpit and wrap your arm around her right knee.
- Squat down and have the girl lean on your shoulders. Now that you're in the position, squat down. Have the girl lean her body over your right shoulder, shifting her weight onto the right side of your body. Then, take her right hand with your right hand, pulling her torso around your neck.
- Lift the girl. From here, you can stand up. The girl's torso will be draped around your neck, with her legs on the right side of your body. You'll be holding her legs and right hand with your right arm. Her head should be leaning on your left shoulder.
- Once again, make sure to lift with your legs over your back.
- Due to how weight is distributed, you should be able to carry a girl for a fairly long distance using the fireman's carry. However, the positioning may feel awkward or uncomfortable for the girl. She may ask to be put down if she feels uncomfortable being carried like this.
Taking Precautions
- Go slowly to avoid strain or injury. If you're not a weight lifter by practice, you should go slowly when lifting someone. Lifting with your legs can reduce the risk of back strain, but it does not completely eliminate it. Go slowly when lifting. Pay attention to your body. If you feel strained, you should stop.
- Avoid picking someone up in an emergency if you lack professional training. The fireman's carry is primarily used to transport injured victims during emergencies and accidents. You should avoid using it if you do not have professional training. You could inadvertently make someone's injuries worse. Only use the fireman's carry for fun.
- Make sure someone is okay with being picked up. Not everyone likes being picked up. Even if you've been dating a girl for awhile, she may not find being carried fun or romantic. Make sure to ask if it's okay beforehand, especially if you've never lifted her before. You should also pay attention to body language. If she's standing with her arms folded or stepping back, you may be invading her personal space.
- Be careful picking someone up in public. For a lot of reasons, a girl may dislike being picked up in public. Some people are uncomfortable with public displays of affection. Also, if the girl is wearing a short skirt, you do not want to accidentally expose her underwear while picking her up. A girl wearing a short skirt may want to keep her hand on her skirt when being picked up. Before picking a girl up in public, ask her if it's okay first.
