An Exercise Apparatus

Abstract

The invention relates to an exercise apparatus 10 . The exercise apparatus 10 comprises a first upstanding support. The exercise apparatus also comprises a pair of arms. Each arm has a first end and a second end. Each arm, towards its first end, is pivotably connected to the first support at a point which is spaced from the floor. Each arm comprises a second end remote from the first end which connects to the first support. Each arm has a handle, to enable manual lifting of the arms. Each arm comprises a mass arranged thereon. The position of the mass is movable along the arm.

1 . An exercise apparatus comprising a first upstanding support, the exercise apparatus also comprising a pair of arms, each arm has a first end and a second end, each arm, towards its first end, is pivotably connected to the first support, each arm comprising a second end remote from the first end which connects to the first support, wherein each arm has a handle, to enable manual use of the arms. 
     
     
         2 . An exercise apparatus, independent of any previous claim or dependent on  claim 1 , the exercise apparatus comprising a first upstanding support, the exercise apparatus also comprising a pair of arms, each arm has a first end and a second end, each arm, towards its first end, is pivotably connected to the first support at a point which is spaced from the floor, each arm comprising a second end remote from the first end which connects to the first support, wherein each arm has a handle, to enable manual use of the arms, wherein each arm comprises a mass arranged thereon, and the position of the mass is movable along the arm. 
     
     
         3 . An exercise apparatus according to  claim 2 , wherein the exercise apparatus comprises an adjustable clamp to temporarily fix the position of the mass at different positions along the length of the arm. 
     
     
         4 . An exercise apparatus according to  claim 2  or  3 , wherein the masses are sleeve shaped. 
     
     
         5 . An exercise apparatus, independent of any previous claim or dependent on  claim 1 , the exercise apparatus comprising a first upstanding support, the exercise apparatus also comprising a pair of arms, each arm has a first end and a second end, each arm, towards its first end, is pivotably connected to the first support at a point which is spaced from the floor, each arm comprises a holder for a mass, each arm comprising a second end remote from the first end which connects to the first support, wherein each arm has a handle, to enable manual use of the arms. 
     
     
         6 . An exercise apparatus according to any one or more of the preceding claims, wherein the connection between the arms and the first upstanding support allows the arms to move up and down, and horizontally. 
     
     
         7 . An exercise apparatus according to any one or more of the preceding claims, wherein each handle comprises a multi way handle. 
     
     
         8 . An exercise apparatus according to  claim 7 , wherein each multi way handle comprises a three way handle. 
     
     
         9 . An exercise apparatus according to  claim 8 , wherein each arm has a main shaft, and each three way handle comprises a first handle part, a second handle part, and a third handle part, and for each arm, and the shaft, the first handle part, the second handle part, and the third handle part are all arranged in approximately the same plane. 
     
     
         10 . An exercise apparatus according to  claim 9 , wherein for each arm, the shaft is spaced from the first handle part by about 90 degrees, the first handle part is spaced from the second handle part by about 90 degrees, the second handle part is spaced from the third handle part by about 90 degrees, and the third handle part is spaced from the shaft by about 90 degrees. 
     
     
         11 . An exercise apparatus according to any one or more of the preceding claims, wherein the handles if just one pair of handles, or at least one of the pairs of handle parts of the multi way handles if the handles comprises multi way handles, comprises a sleeve that is rotatable relative to an underlying supporting part of the arm. 
     
     
         12 . An exercise apparatus according to any one or more of the preceding claims, wherein the exercise apparatus comprises a second upstanding support, spaced from the first upstanding support. 
     
     
         13 . An exercise apparatus according to  claim 12 , wherein the exercise apparatus comprises a pair of fixed rests for the arms, the fixed rests extending at least partly horizontally from the second support. 
     
     
         14 . An exercise apparatus according to  claim 13 , wherein each rest is connected to the second support in such a way that upper surfaces of each rest are inclined at the same angle as the angle of inclination of the arm which it supports. 
     
     
         15 . An exercise apparatus according to any one or more claim which depends on  claim 12 , wherein the exercise apparatus comprises at least one pair of detachable rests for the arms, the rests extending at least partly horizontally from the second support. 
     
     
         16 . An exercise apparatus according to  claim 15 , wherein each rest of the first pair of detachable rests is connected to the second support in such a way that upper surfaces of each rest are inclined at the same angle as the angle of inclination of the arm which it supports. 
     
     
         17 . An exercise apparatus according to  claim 16 , wherein first pair of detachable rests fitted to second support by lug and slot arrangement, and the angle of the slot varies with the height up the second support. 
     
     
         18 . An exercise apparatus according to any one or more of the preceding claims which depends on  claim 15 , wherein the upper surface of the detachable rests comprises a series of cavities, each of the cavities being defined by successive ridges. 
     
     
         19 . An exercise apparatus according to any one or more of the preceding claims which on  claim 15 , wherein the exercise apparatus comprises a first pair of detachable rests for the arms and a second pair of detachable rests for the arms. 
     
     
         20 . An exercise apparatus according to any one or more of the preceding claims which depends on  claim 13  and  claim 15 , wherein the detachable rests are arranged above the fixed rests.