{"product_id":"the-body-shelf","title":"The Body Shelf™ — Ergonomic Carrying Support Harness","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA shelf you wear.\u003c\/strong\u003e It gives the load a physical ledge to rest on, transferring weight off your arms, shoulders and neck onto your core, hips and legs — so your hands steady the load instead of holding it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTested to 50 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne size adjustable, approx. S–3XL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWears over clothing and outerwear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn and off unassisted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflective elements front and back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree shipping · 30-day money back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHold a 40 lb box at arm's length, then pull it against your stomach. Same box, completely different experience. When a load sits away from your body, your spine works as the fulcrum of a lever — and your back muscles have only a few centimetres of leverage against a load held half a metre out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Body Shelf makes \"close\" the default. The shelf sits just below your navel and gives the object somewhere to rest. The waist belt routes that weight into your pelvis, where the path to the ground runs through your legs rather than your spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the testing measured\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a February 2023 ergonomic evaluation, surface EMG measured \u003cstrong\u003e36–60% lower back-muscle activity\u003c\/strong\u003e among male subjects carrying 25–50 lb loads with The Body Shelf compared with unaided carrying. Subjects rated low-back comfort 4.75 out of 5 using the harness, versus 2.96 carrying unaided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smallest result in that dataset was 2.8% — stairs, with a handrail, at 50 lb. We publish that figure too, because if you carry one-handed you should expect substantially less from this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFebruary 2023 evaluation, 11 subjects (8 male, 3 female). Measured muscle activity, not injury rates. Not peer-reviewed; no statistical significance reported. Female subjects averaged smaller reductions. The Body Shelf does not replace safe lifting technique or employer-required controls. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ergonomic-research\"\u003eSee the full methodology →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Body Shelf™ harness (one adjustable unit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated load shelf with snap-lock closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable waist belt and shoulder straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in hanging loop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. Small – 3XL, fully adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTested load\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 50 lb — do not exceed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndependent Velcro waistband and shoulder straps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSnap-lock, operable unassisted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShelf position\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJust below the navel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReflective elements on shoulder straps and back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorn over\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClothing and outerwear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in hanging loop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand wash only, light detergent or mild dish soap. Do not machine wash. Air dry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-day limited warranty, 30-day money back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnhook the bracket and lay the harness flat. Adjust length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulder straps over, waistband around, clips engaged, nylon cinched.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShelf just below the navel. Belt on the hips. No slack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLift with your legs — feet moved to face the load, knees bent, back straight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSettle the load on the shelf. Confirm it's stable. Then walk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePivot with your feet. Never twist at the waist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/carry-smarter\/how-to-fit-and-use-the-body-shelf\"\u003eFull fitting guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to use something else\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe would rather you buy the right tool than the wrong one:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOver 50 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e — split the load, get a second person, or use equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you can wheel it\u003c\/strong\u003e — a cart, dolly or hand truck beats any wearable device.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-handed carries\u003c\/strong\u003e — you lose most of the benefit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOversized items\u003c\/strong\u003e — if the problem is dimensions and sight lines rather than weight, this won't solve it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying for a crew or facility? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eTalk to us →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flipo Group","offers":[{"title":"One Size (S–3XL Adjustable)","offer_id":50765857095899,"sku":"BODYSHELF-001","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/3317\/1675\/files\/TheBodyShelf-01-9067593.jpg?v=1792172568","url":"https:\/\/thebodyshelf.com\/products\/the-body-shelf","provider":"The Body Shelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}