Barbell Safety Device
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US ยท United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- FISHMAN JAI WEI
- Publication Date
- 2015-06-11
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable ยท inactive patent
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Abstract
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The invention is directed to a device supporting a barbell, and method of use thereof that allows the user to change the weights thereon safely and easily.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Proper weightlifting technique requires frequent changing of weight plates on a barbell between sets and types of exercises. For example, each set of a particular exercise may require several weight plate changes. Typically, at the beginning of each set of a weightlifting exercise, a user should do a couple of sets with lighter weights prior to working up to the final target weight for the lift. For instance, if the goal is to perform six to ten repetitions of a Dead lift with 450 lbs. of weight plates on the barbell, the user should warm up with sets of Dead Lift with lighter weights first. The user should perform eight to twelve repetitions with 200 lbs., then another eight to ten repetitions with 350 lbs. and, finally, the goal of six to eight repetitions with 450 lbs...