More pressure can be applied to the heavy muscles of the buttocks with less strain on the practitioner by:
A) Use of the fingertips to apply techniques
B) Use of the thumb to apply techniques
C) Use of the elbow and forearm to apply techniques
D) Avoiding the area
Answer: C
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