Solo-operable bench press device

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1979-08-27

1981-03-17

Pinkham, Richard C.

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272144, A63B 2106

Patent

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042563011

ABSTRACT:
An exercise device of the bench press type which may be operated without the assistance of so-called "spotters". In its simplest form, the device includes a bench for supporting the weight lifting exerciser in a generally prone, face-up position. A tower for supporting the weighted bar is provided at the head end of the bench and a movable, i.e. slidable foot member, provided at the foot end of the bench. A strand normally under tension interconnects the weighted bar at its balance point to the foot member such that when the exerciser is supporting the weighted bar by his arms and shoulders, a portion of that weight may be relieved by pushing on the foot member. The device thus enables a weight lifting exerciser to perform bench press exercises safely and without the need of spotters. In addition, safety clamps are provided on the tower such that the weighted bar will not pivot about one of its support points when in an unbalanced state as when changing weights from opposite ends of the weighted bar.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3834694 (1974-09-01), Pridgen
patent: 4084815 (1978-04-01), Flannery
patent: 4125258 (1978-11-01), McArthur
patent: 4188029 (1980-02-01), Brower

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