Patent ID: 8986175
Filing Date: 2015-03-24
Classification: A63B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A exercise apparatus comprising: a first elongated arm comprising a first end and a second end, the first end having a socket and the second end having a grip; a second elongated arm comprising a first end and a second end, the first end having a spherical head and the second end having a grip, the second elongated arm having an adjustment rod such that the entire length of the adjustment rod is located within the second elongated arm and the adjustment rod is secured within the second elongated arm to thereby remain in the second elongated arm during use of the exercise device; a joint comprising the socket, the spherical head, and a cuff, the cuff comprising an opening to accept the second arm, wherein the cuff secures the spherical head within the socket; and an adjustable resistance assembly comprising a friction pad extending from the spherical head, a control knob at the second end of the second elongated arm, and the a-n adjustment rod between the friction pad and the control knob, the adjustment rod comprising a threaded portion supported by a threaded opening within the second arm, wherein rotation of the control knob rotates the adjustment rod causing the friction pad to extend or retract relative to the spherical head.