Fitness coach Liam Wilson posted a video on TikTok showing a simple yet little-known feature of Tesco shelves that allows shoppers to easily reach items at the back. The video, captioned 'I bet you didn't know this,' has garnered astonishment from viewers who previously struggled to grab products placed out of reach.
How the Hack Works
In the clip, filmed at a Tesco store, Wilson stands before a shelf of bottled water that appears mostly empty, with a few bottles pushed against the back wall. He demonstrates by pulling up a small tab located behind the price label. This action lifts a section of the shelf, which he then pulls forward, bringing the bottle within easy reach. 'Boom,' he says. 'I bet you did not know that. If you did, drop a comment below. If you didn't, drop a comment below.'
Shoppers React with Amazement
The comments section quickly filled with reactions from grateful shoppers. One user wrote: 'Thanks... I had no idea, I always asked someone taller to get it for me.' Another shared: 'I actually did know, but only because I asked a worker to grab me a bottle and watched him do it. Now I’m an independent woman!' A third commenter noted: 'I only knew this because my Mrs worked at Aldi for six years. I was as amazed as you and now I show everyone who I see struggling to get the ones at the back and they're also gobsmacked.'
Even a Tesco employee was surprised: 'I work in Tesco... didn't know this.' Another user tested the trick and confirmed: 'Update guys: It's true yay.'
Life-Changing for Shorter Shoppers
Many shorter individuals expressed particular gratitude. One person said: 'Liam I've been 4ft 11ins for 20 years. Why would you only tell me this now?!' Another wrote: 'As a 5ft 2ins woman you’ve changed my life.' A taller shopper added a humorous spin: 'As a tall person I quite like feeling important when people ask me to help them tho.' Another comment cleverly referenced Tesco's slogan: 'Cheers mate, every little helps!'
Wilson's video has since gone viral, with viewers calling it 'top-tier information' and 'brand new information' for those who previously climbed shelves to reach items. The hack has been widely shared across social media, offering a simple solution to a common supermarket frustration.
