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If the wrench is parallel to the ground and your weight is centered on the mark, you are at 450 ft./lbs. You can keep reindexing the wrench as you approach the final torque so the wrench handle is close to level. Breakaway torque would be a concern whether using this technique or using a high...

Why don't you just use your body weight on a long wrench. If you divide your body weight into 450 ft./lbs., you get the distance in feet from the center of the bolt/stud/nut to where you should place your weight. Example: 200 lb. weight into 450 is 2.25 feet so 200 lbs. on a wrench (cheater...