I can't figure out how scales would work with big boxes

[SexyGreyFox]

Of course

This is why proper lifting technique is to pick up long heavy objects with 1 hand in the middle, rather than 1 hand at each end, so that they weigh less...

The next time I see Eddie Hall I'll tell him that one - "Hey Eddie if you decide to lift half a ton again don't put your arms out wide, just lift with one arm in the middle and it will be lighter"

 

[SexyGreyFox]

Agreed. Also why it's recommended to have someone help you with heavier lifts. One person right at each end means maximum overhang for each person and easiest lift.

but the object will still weigh the same

 

[touch]

The next time I see Eddie Hall I'll tell him that one - "Hey Eddie if you decide to lift half a ton again don't put your arms out wide, just lift with one arm in the middle and it will be lighter"

Not trying to be offensive, but I wouldn't be taking a weightlifter as the world's highest authority on physics/mechanics.

 

[SexyGreyFox]

Not trying to be offensive, but I wouldn't be taking a weightlifter as the world's highest authority on physics/mechanics.

So you really believe if an object is 30kg you can make it weigh less depending on how you pick it up?
Agreed you can have different techniques to make it easier (because I teach them) but you can't make the object weigh less.

 

[Minstadave]

So you really believe if an object is 30kg you can make it weigh less depending on how you pick it up?
Agreed you can have different techniques to make it easier (because I teach them) but you can't make the object weigh less.

That's how relativity works. Einstein said weight is relative to the overhang of a item from the fulcrum of the lifting point. It's something to do with quantum entanglement.

So a 30kg weight can be lifted with a sub 30kg relative vector depending on the fulcrum load constant.

 

[SexyGreyFox]

That's how relativity works. Einstein said weight is relative to the overhang of a item from the fulcrum of the lifting point. It's something to do with quantum entanglement.

So a 30kg weight can be lifted with a sub 30kg relative vector depending on the fulcrum load constant.

I need this proving to me because in my mind nothing is going to make a 30kg weight any lighter unless you can cut some off.
Different lifting techniques can make objects seem lighter, I can make an 100kg patient weigh nothing by putting them in a hoist etc.

 

[Jono8]

This looks like a sex toy.

 

[touch]

So you really believe if an object is 30kg you can make it weigh less depending on how you pick it up?
Agreed you can have different techniques to make it easier (because I teach them) but you can't make the object weigh less.

Why don't you ask your mate Eddie Hall?

Here he is doing his maximum deadlift at 500kg (notice how he lifts the weight in the middle):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHnh3XRFyDE

Here he is lifting a 2 tonne truck (notice he lifts one end and most if the weight is overhanging)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMPSkOkWUd8

 

[SexyGreyFox]

Why don't you ask your mate Eddie Hall?

Here he is doing his maximum deadlift at 500kg (notice how he lifts the weight in the middle):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHnh3XRFyDE

Here he is lifting a 2 tonne truck (notice he lifts one end and most if the weight is overhanging)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMPSkOkWUd8

On the first his hands are about a yard apart and not in the middle.
If his arms were outstretched it would be harder to pickup and if his hands were together it would be harder to pickup.

In the second he is lifting ONE END so it is going to be lighter because he's only picked one end up.
I moved paving slabs today picking up one end and bouncing them into place, no way could I pick them up.

In both instances the objects are still the same weight, he hasn't made them lighter.

I want to be proved wrong but you're giving bad examples.
Minstadave may have the answer.

 

[touch]

In the second he is lifting ONE END so it is going to be lighter because overhang.

Fixed that for you.

 

[Raymond Lin]

Why don't you ask your mate Eddie Hall?

Here he is doing his maximum deadlift at 500kg (notice how he lifts the weight in the middle):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHnh3XRFyDE

Here he is lifting a 2 tonne truck (notice he lifts one end and most if the weight is overhanging)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMPSkOkWUd8

You don’t seem to understand physics....2 of the 4 wheels is on the ground!

 

[FloppyPoppy]

Stand on scales, weigh yourself. Pick up box, take your own weight away.

Weigh yourself, do a poo, weigh yourself. Weight A - Weight B = Poo weight. Take poo dimensions, find large enough post box..... Post poo.

 

[Haggisman]

The next time I see Eddie Hall I'll tell him that one - "Hey Eddie if you decide to lift half a ton again don't put your arms out wide, just lift with one arm in the middle and it will be lighter"

To be honest, using just 1 finger is even better, due to small surface area, but obviously makes it harder to grip, last thing you want is for the object to start slipping so you inadvertently use your second hand to steady it, because at that point you're literally doubling the weight you have to lift!

 

[Zefan]

I thought this thread was good before, but the fishing has gone a layer deeper than I expected.

 

[Efour]

Jesus wept

 

[[FnG]magnolia]

OP - a fresh new take on your concerns.

big box little box cardboard box

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rC2z-JyAb8k