Patent ID: 8088049

Claim:
An apparatus for exercising the muscles of the upper torso, comprising: a first arm having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end includes a first base fixedly connected to a first mating complementary part that is integrally formed by injection molding with a first fluted rod that is covered by a first sleeve; a second arm having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end includes a second base fixedly connected to a second mating complementary part that is integrally formed by injection molding with a second fluted rod that is covered by a second sleeve; wherein each of the first and second arms includes means for imparting fluid resistance to movement by a user; and joint means, connecting the proximal ends of the first and second arms, for providing limited movement of the first and second arms relative to each other between 0 degrees and 180 degrees, wherein the joint means includes the first and second mating, complementary parts, each having an interface formed with alternating projections and recesses that interfit with each other in a locked position.