The Proper Way To Shovel Snow We here in the Quad Cities have been seeing a lot of snow recently, and we all know what that means...shoveling! Ah yes shoveling, the Midwesterner's favorite winter pastime. But, in all seriousness, with the amount of snow we've been getting, it's no secret that there's a lot of shoveling to be done. You may not have known this, but there is actually a proper way to clear your sidewalks. Techniques suggested by professional are available to help ensure that everyone is lifting all that snow safely. According the The Spruce, there are some easy ways to safely lift snow and avoid muscle pain. These might seem silly, but they really do help and your back will definitely thank you the morning after.