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A hybeks Drift Sling in Morning Fog worn across the chest while walking through the city, the cross body carry that measured about 63 per cent lower trapezius activity than one shoulder
bag ergonomics 22 SEP 2026 · 8 MIN

Is Carrying a Bag on One Shoulder Bad for Your Back?

Carrying a bag on one shoulder measured 2.75 times more trapezius activity than the same load on two straps, and wearing a single strap bag across the body instead cut the reading by about 63 per cent.

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