Adjustable weight exercise methods and apparatus
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1. An exercise dumbbell, comprising:
- a handle that defines a longitudinal axis;
weight supports mounted on opposite ends of the handle;
weights sized and configured to be supported by respective weight supports;
a first selector rod selectively inserted through at least one of the weights at a first end of the handle; and
a second selector rod selectively inserted through at least one other of the weights at the first end of the handle, wherein said at least one of the weights is configured and arranged to be by-passed by the second selector rod.
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Abstract
An exercise dumbbell includes a handle and weight plates maintained in spaced relationship relative thereto. At least one latch is movable into and out of engagement with desired weight plates to prevent movement of the engaged weight plates in a first direction, and thereby secure same relative to the handle. At least one catch is connected to the at least one latch and operable in a second, discrete direction to encourage the latch to remain engaged with the weight plates.
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1. An exercise dumbbell, comprising:
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a handle that defines a longitudinal axis;
weight supports mounted on opposite ends of the handle;
weights sized and configured to be supported by respective weight supports;
a first selector rod selectively inserted through at least one of the weights at a first end of the handle; and
a second selector rod selectively inserted through at least one other of the weights at the first end of the handle, wherein said at least one of the weights is configured and arranged to be by-passed by the second selector rod. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. An exercise dumbbell, comprising:
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a handle that defines a longitudinal axis;
weight supports mounted on opposite ends of the handle;
weights sized and configured to be supported by respective weight supports;
a first selector rod selectively movable to a position extending through both a first weight at the first end of the handle and a second weight at an opposite, second end of the handle; and
a second selector rod selectively inserted through at least one other of the weights at the first end of the handle. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of adjusting resistance to exercise, comprising the steps of:
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providing a handle assembly with weight supports and with a handle that defines a longitudinal axis;
providing weights sized and configured to be supported by the weight supports;
providing a first selector rod and a second selector rod;
inserting the first selector rod through at least one of the weight supports and a first subset of the weights; and
inserting the second selector rod through at least one of the weight supports and a distinct, second subset of the weights. - View Dependent Claims (11)
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12. An exercise dumbbell, comprising:
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a handle that defines a longitudinal axis;
weight supports mounted on opposite ends of the handle;
weights sized and configured to be supported by respective weight supports;
a first selector rod configured and arranged to selectively engage a first subset of the weights, wherein the first selector rod is selectively inserted through at least one of the weights at the first end of the handle; and
a second selector rod configured and arranged to engage a distinct, second subset of the weights, wherein the second selector rod is selectively inserted through at least one of the weights at the first end of the handle. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14)
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15. An exercise dumbbell, comprising:
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a handle that defines a longitudinal axis;
weight supports mounted on opposite ends of the handle;
weights sized and configured to be supported by respective weight supports;
a first selector rod selectively movable between an engaged position relative to a first one of the weights at a first end of the handle, and a disengaged position relative to the first one of the weights; and
a second selector rod selectively movable between an engaged position relative to a second one of the weights at the first end of the handle, and a disengaged position relative to the second one of the weights, wherein the second selector rod is configured and arranged to avoid engagement of the first one of the weights in each said position. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17)
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