Patent ID: 6010439
Filing Date: 2000-01-04
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A chest exercise apparatus, comprising:(a) a first generally linear member, which first generally linear member is adapted for use as a human hand grip;(b) a second generally linear member, which second generally linear member is adapted for use as a human hand grip and is aligned with and spaced apart from said first generally linear member for gripping in a bench press exercise;(c) a generally linear connective member intermediate and connected to said first generally linear member and said second generally linear member, which generally linear connective member lies in a plane containing said first generally linear member and said second generally linear member, is parallel to said first generally linear member and said second generally linear member, but is not aligned with said first generally linear member and said second generally linear member, forming a raised portion adapted for positioning across a user's chest;(d) a third generally linear member, which third generally linear member is adapted for use as a barbell weight holding member and is connected to said first generally linear member opposite said generally linear connective member;(e) a fourth generally linear member, which fourth generally linear member is adapted for use as a barbell weight holding member and is connected to said second generally linear member opposite said generally linear connective member;(f) at least one spotter handle, which said at least one spotter handle is adapted for use as a human hand grip and is connected to said generally linear connective member opposite said first generally linear member and said second generally linear member.