Multi-Angle Incline Dumbbell Bench Press

a dumbbell and bench press technology, applied in the field of multi-angle incline dumbbell bench press, can solve the problems of increasing the risk of back injury, shoulder and elbow injury, and device failure to overcome all the problems of the prior art described, and achieve the effect of great versatility and customization

US20090286658A1Inactive Publication Date: 2009-11-19RWJ EXTREME FITNESS
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US · United States
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Publication Date
2009-11-19
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Abstract

Devices, apparatus, systems and methods for using an inclined weight bench for supporting free weights, being adjustable and customizable for allowing a weight lifter to work out on their own without a separate spotter. The device can have a multi-step spotters platform, a detachable bench assembly with a backside support frame positioned at 45 degree angle with variable adjustable inclination. The device can have a vertical support post fixed to a lateral ground support and dumbbell support frame having one horizontal beam. The device can have dumbbell cradles having enlarged surface areas that safely support and hold the weights, reinforced angled support braces with two feet members and adjustable seat with pin-locking fasteners. Also, a separate spotter can be used that sits on one of the steps and straddles the backrest to help the lifter raise and lower the free weights when needed.
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[0001] This invention relates to free weights, in particular to devices, apparatus, systems and methods of using an inclined weight bench for supporting free weights, having a multi-step spotters platform, a detachable bench assembly with a backside support frame with variable adjustable inclination, with a vertical support post fixed to a lateral angled ground support braces and dumbbell support frame having one horizontal beam with dumbbell cradles that safely support and hold the weights, and adjustable seat with pin-locking fasteners, for allowing a weight lifter to work out by themselves.BACKGROUND AND PRIOR ART

[0002] The use of free weights is popular for weight lifters for performing exercises such as incline dumbbell chest presses, while the lifter is sitting or lying down on a bench or seat. However, there are numerous problems with current techniques if the lifter wants to exercise alone.

[0003] A weight lifter acting alone has to first go and grab the dumbbells off the rack u...

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[0067]Before explaining the disclosed embodiments of the present invention in detail it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its applications to the details of the particular arrangements shown since the invention is capable of other embodiments. Also, the terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation.

[0068]The invention allows the lifter to:[0069]1. Ability to lift much more heavier free weights without risking injury to their back, shoulders, knees, and the like, by:[0070]2. Allow for the lifter to exercise by themselves without the need for a separate spotter.[0071]3. Allow for a separate spotter to sit on steps behind the backrest to assist the lifter by supporting the lifter's elbows when the lifter gets fatigued; and[0072]4. Allow the lifter a safe procedure to dispose of the free weights when the lifter has completed their exercises, they no longer have to drop the dumbbells on the floor, since the lifter can conveniently ...