Exercise core bar

Abstract

The invention relates to a versatile exercise device and a method for using the device. The device is comprised of a bar having a handle on one end while the other end provides for attaching a weight. The method for using the device broadly ranges from attaching multiple different weights and using the bar in various positions.

1 . An exercise apparatus comprising a rod, having at least two ends, a first end having handle means and a second end having at least one weight retention means.  
   
   
       2 . The apparatus as set forth in  claim 1  further comprising the handle means is in a shape selected from the group consisting of a T, an L, a D, an O or an I.  
   
   
       3 . The apparatus as set forth in  claim 1  further comprising weight retention means is selected from the group consisting of a swivel, a sleeve or a combination thereof.  
   
   
       4 . The apparatus as set forth in  claim 1  further comprising that said apparatus is constructed using a material selected from the group consisting of metal, plastic, wood, or combinations thereof.  
   
   
       5 . The apparatus as set forth in Claim further comprising attaching the handle in a detachable manner.  
   
   
       6 . The apparatus as set forth in  claim 1  further comprising the rod is expandable or collapsible.  
   
   
       7 . The apparatus as set forth in  claim 1  further comprising providing grasping means on the bar selected from the group consisting of knurling, foam, rubber or combinations thereof.  
   
   
       8 . The apparatus as set forth in  claim 1  further comprising the handle means and/or weight retention means are rotatably mounted on the rod.  
   
   
       9 . The apparatus as set forth in  claim 1  further comprising utilizing bushings adjacent to the handle means and/or weight retention means.  
   
   
       10 . The apparatus as set forth in  claim 1  further comprising the weight retention means is a sleeve on which weights can be attached.  
   
   
       11 . A method of exercising using the exercise apparatus of  claim 1  comprising an user gripping the handle means with one hand and gripping the rod at a point in between the handle means and the at least one weight retention means and moving it in any direction relative to the user.  
   
   
       12 . The method of exercising of  claim 11  further comprising attaching the weight retention means to a type of external resistance selected from the group consisting of a machine, a person, free weights or combination thereof.