Pete, who has been moving furniture all day, arrives at the clinic complaining of painful spasms in his back. he reports having picked up a heavy table by stooping over. what muscle group has pete probably strained, and why are these muscles at risk when one lifts objects improperly?

Pete has probably strained his lower back muscles due to improper lifting techniques. These muscles are at risk when one lifts objects improperly because of added stress on the lower back muscles. If the leg muscles are not utilized correctly during lifting, then the lower back muscles have to overcompensate for the lifting load.