Best Exercise To Improve Capability Of Handling Heavy Amps

@carlsbad2 My intention with this table would be to slide the amp on to the lift table. Just food for thought.

You don't use your arms or back, the weight is lower body, tight core, and balance. I watched my NY trainer carry a very heavy subwoofer down three flights of steps without a problem. I asked him what the secret was- he's not jacked, more lean and his answer was "balance."

I got back to the gym about 1.5 years ago after my Covid hiatus. My balance was horrible. As others have mentioned, weighted squats, deadlifts (under supervision- I use a "trap" type frame, rather than a bar) and core strengthening (planks are good, I find pull ups to be good for that too). I'm not a natural athlete, so I have to work at this. It keeps me lean and ambulatory. I also like the mental effects of a workout. I don't do much cardio, but a lot of the resistance/weight training brings cardio into play. If you lift with your back and you are out of shape, you risk a muscle/nerve pinch type injury which takes a while to recover from. Ask me how I know. :)

FWIW, when I set up my new room after a move from NY to Texas, I hired a couple of big cornfed boys from Texas- the grandkids of a friend. They did the heavy lifting for me. Made life much easier and they were grateful for the dough. 

Even if you are strong and fit it's best to move heavy stuff with a helping pair of hands.  Use common sense.

GanFet amps

My amps are 136 pounds each, planned placement then had two heavy hitters put them exactly where I wanted, no sweat 👍