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Weightlifting apparatus for exercising the triceps

a technology for triceps and weightlifting, which is applied in the field of improved exercise equipment for isolating the triceps muscles, can solve the problems of apparatus not allowing deviation and tendencies to break form to complete the exercise, and achieve the effect of increasing the effective resistance and low profil

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-09-07
SHEPHERD RODNEY
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"The present invention provides an improved weightlifting apparatus for exercising the triceps. The apparatus has a centrally located weight bearing section with opposing handles, each handle having multiple gripping positions. The apparatus allows for end-to-end hand placement and interlocking attachment with only a single locking pin. The apparatus alleviates the tendency to resort to improper form, recruiting other muscles to complete the exercise. The apparatus is inexpensive, dependable, and fully effective in accomplishing its intended purposes."

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When fatigue sets in during an exercise, there is a tendency to break form to complete the exercise.
The apparatus will not allow deviation because the hand position forces the elbows to remain inward.

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[0035] Referring now to FIGS. 1-3, the apparatus of the present invention, generally indicated by the numeral 1, is shown. The apparatus 1, has particular application as a triceps exerciser, its shape facilitating overhead triceps extensions. The apparatus 1 has two main components, the bar and handle assembly, and the support and clamping assembly.

[0036] The bar 10 is preferably formed by bending a single, solid piece of iron bar or tube stock. The tube stock should be about 1 inch in diameter, and should have a total length of about 4 feet. This length of bar 10 will create an optimal hand spacing for the average weightlifter. Of course, the length of the bar 10 may be adjusted to adjust the hand spacing. The surface of bar 10 can be bare metal, plated, plastic coated, or painted, as desired. Also, the surface of the bar 10 may be textured to enhance grip. The bar 10 has two mutually opposed handle extensions, 12, each extension having a main gripping area 16, and two alternate g...

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Abstract

A weightlifting apparatus for exercising the triceps includes a central weight bearing section with opposing handles, each handle having multiple gripping positions. The combined assembly has a center of gravity which lies between handle extensions 12, both laterally and longitudinally. The apparatus may be held behind the head and then repeatedly extended over the head in order to isolate and exercise the triceps. The centrally located weight bearing section can accommodate a number of weight plates and includes a clamping arrangement for securely holding the plates in a central position. A number of other exercises are facilitated with the apparatus.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates generally to weightlifting equipment. More particularly, it relates to an improved exercise apparatus for isolating the triceps muscles. STATEMENT OF THE PRIOR ART [0002] Various types of barbell and dumbbell arrangements for isolating specific muscle groups are known. Additionally, other non-traditional exercising apparatus purporting to isolate and exercise a specific muscle group or groups are available. These apparatuses generally suffer from major drawbacks. One major drawback is that all barbell apparatuses having a relatively long bar are difficult to balance. There are two reasons for this difficulty. First, because the bar is long and the weight is very heavy relative to the bar, significant torque is generated since the weights are connected to the end of the bar thus producing a long lever arm depending upon the user hand positions. Also, even most accomplished body builders have strength differences between...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B21/06A63B15/00
CPCA63B21/072A63B23/1281
Inventor SHEPHERD, RODNEY
Owner SHEPHERD RODNEY