Patent ID: 7727129
Filing Date: 2010-06-01
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A dual lift apparatus for use by two people for lifting the same weight simultaneously, the apparatus comprising: a frame; a weight bar configured for selectively supporting weight plates; at least two substantially identical and independent benches to support at least two people, each bench positioned directly beneath the weight bar and laterally movable relative to one another to a selected position relative to the frame to permit each person to engage the weight bar from laterally spaced positions, wherein each bench comprises at least one moveable, securable handle located along one side thereof which provides support for a person who is lifting the weight bar with a single limb; at least two guide rods coupled substantially vertical within the frame; and at least two weight guides, each weight guide operatively coupled to at least one guide rod and configured to support the weight bar, wherein each of the at least two weight guides comprise at least two rollers, the roller engaging the guide rods to provide movement of the weight guides and weight bar along the guide rods, wherein the frame has a length defined by the distance between the at least two guide rods, the length being greater than about 80 inches to accommodate the at least two benches within the frame between the at least two guide rods in a laterally spaced, side by side position to support two people.