Thanks for all responses. Yes, I could get someone to help if it’s too troublesome. It’s not worth the risk as it’s easier to pick up an injury as one gets older. If I was still in my twenties or thirties, I would not be worried. In my case it’s just lifting the amp from the floor or cart to the rack or vice versa, that’s all. I could lift an 85 lbs amp by the handles on the front and rear plate, but an amp around the same weight without handles could be a problem as I need to grip the bottom of the amp and lift it from there. Just last year I carried a 100 lbs component by the handles on the front panel but got someone to help position it on the rack. Good advice of using proper form when lifting as I did feel the sprain later on when I carried heavy stuff previously. Right, I need to work on my core, grip, lower back, legs and forearm after this, not only for lifting but fitness and overall health as well. |
Pending doctor’s approval, not necessarily for strength but gets the distortion out of your lower back so you don’t blow it up Wall stretch or more advanced Counter stretch |
