Abstract: A lifting harness to allow a user to lift heavy objects without using excessive force from the hands, but to allow the load to be lifted by the users legs and back. Two straps go across the users back and extend to near the fingertips of each arm. The user wraps the free ends of the straps around a load, such as handlebar handles, and grasps the strap ends, which applies friction, and then the load may be easily lifted.