Free weight training simulation apparatus

Abstract

A weight training apparatus that simulates free weight lifting exercise. It allows the user to load regular Olympic plates to adjust weight resistance, and thereby eliminate the need to pick-up or replace a dumbbell set each time he wants to adjust the weight resistance. The apparatus comprises a cage like frame and a vertically adjustable table with arm extension supports with a series of handles and weight loadable pin attached to each arm. The arm extensions can swivel, rotate in a circular manner and independently to provide the feel of the unrestrained free motions many free weight lifters prefer when working with regular dumbbells or free weights.

1 . A weight training apparatus comprising:
 a) a cage like frame further comprising vertical posts and horizontal crossbars;   b) a vertically adjustable table further comprising a pair of arm extensions each having at least one handle and at least one weight loadable pin;   c) at least one counterweight that helps to maintain the vertically adjustable table in a desired position;   
     wherein:
 i) the arm extensions can swivel, rotate in a circular manner, and operate independently; 
 ii) the vertically adjustable table can be positioned into a stable vertical position on the frame according as desired by a user; 
 iii) at least one plate weight can be placed on the at least one weight loadable pin on the arm extensions; 
 iv) when the at least one plate weight is placed on each of the arm extensions, the user can grasp one or both arm extensions and move them independently in any direction of movement allowed by the arm extensions; and, 
 v) when the user releases the grasp on the one or both arm extensions, said arm extensions loaded with weights do not move from where they were when last grasped. 
 
   
   
       2 . The weight training apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising a bench positioned inside the cage. 
   
   
       3 . The weight training apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the bench has a seat and a back that swivel with respect to one another at a joint, such that the back has a range of motion that allows the user to recline horizontally, sit upright, or sit in any position between horizontal and upright. 
   
   
       4 . The weight training apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the user can perform shoulder press exercises. 
   
   
       5 . The weight training apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the arm extensions are mounted to a rod and are able swivel independently around the rod. 
   
   
       6 . The weight training apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the arm extensions are connected by an arm stabilizer to prevent independent movement of the arm extensions. 
   
   
       7 . The weight training apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the user can rotate each arm extension using wrist movement. 
   
   
       8 . The weight training apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising a platform for the user to stand upon, wherein said platform may be flat or inclined.