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US 10,369,401 B2Granted
Apparatus and methods of using a flexible barbell for enhancing the benefits of weightlifting
AssigneeGordon L. Brown, Jr.
InventorGordon L. Brown, Jr.
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Abstract
A system, and method, for training athletes to increase power is provided in a flexible barbell for enhancing weight lifting exercises. The flexible barbell has an elongated shape comprising ends. At least one flexible bar may be included when an elongated shape with a center is used. Weights are attached to the shape near the ends. The shape bends relative to a tangent to the center in response to the center of the flexible barbell being moved.
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A flexible barbell for enhancing weight lifting exercises comprising:
- an elongated shape comprising a center and ends;
- at least one flexible bar in said elongated shape wherein said flexible bar has a minor axis and a major axis and is capable of rotating in said elongated shape;
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- weights attached to said elongated shape near said ends;
- wherein said elongated shape bends relative to a tangent to said center in response to said center of said elongated shape being moved;
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- a hitch pin received in a void of said elongated shape.
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A flexible barbell for enhancing weight lifting exercises comprising:
- an elongated shape comprising a center and ends;
- at least one flexible bar in said elongated shape wherein said flexible bar has a minor axis and a major axis and is capable of rotating in said elongated shape;
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- weights attached to said elongated shape near said ends;
- wherein said elongated shape bends relative to a tangent to said center in response to said center of said elongated shape being moved;
- further comprising a hitch pin wherein said hitch pin is inserted through said elongated shape at a distance of at least ½″ to no more than 2″ from an end of said ends.
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