Models related to lifting activities have been classified and reviewed. Predictive models are grouped under psychophysical capacity modeling, physiological energy requirement modeling, and biomechanical stress modeling. Within each group, the models have been compared and evaluated. In addition, psychophysical and physiological model groups have been compared.
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