Voyager5000
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Hi guys I just started my new ift ems job in la county. i'm a 19 yr old female,5'4 and about 140 pounds. Today we practiced with the stryker gurney with a 150 pound dummy on it. I struggled with it at first and had trouble knowing when to release the lever and having hand pain because of it. At one point I just couldn't hold on to the stretcher and let it go to the floor when unloading because I let the lever go before the wheels touched the ground ); however after my fto explained that I needed to let it go after the wheels touched I was able to do it fine. My question is why did I struggle at times, and at others did it okay? Is it that I'm not strong enough or that it just comes with practice? :unsure: I'm not sure if I'm weak but today was a struggle and I'm planning on starting to weight lift. And I know I have to practice my stance and lifting with my legs more. My FTO cleared me for field training tomorrow but I'm scared of not being able to pull my own weight with the other big guys. Will struggling but still being able to lift the 150 pound dummy be enough and what else can I do to practice grip strength? Thanks a lot everyone!!!