Abstract: A hand held exercise device includes a pair of dumbbells rotatably attached to a cross bar and which can be held between the hands of a user gripping the dumbbells. Grips are preferably positionable around the dumbbells to require the user to hold the exercise device in an open hand grip. The dumbbells are removably connected to the cross bar to permit use of the dumbbells separately, with or without the grips.

Abstract: A hand held exercise device includes a pair of dumbbells rotatably attached to a cross bar and which can be held between the hands of a user gripping the dumbbells. Grips are preferably positionable around the dumbbells to require the user to hold the exercise device in an open hand grip. The dumbbells are removably connected to the cross bar to permit use of the dumbbells separately, with or without the grips.

Abstract: An open hand gripped exercise device includes an internal frame having an H-shape formed by a center bar assembly and end bar assemblies. The center bar assembly is adjustable in length, with outer sections secured perpendicularly to the end bar assemblies. The end bars have threaded ends to receive additional weight plates and retaining collars to adjust the overall weight of the device. The center bar and end bars have resilient cylindrical pads sleeved thereon to provide such a diameter as to require an open handed grip of the device for use in exercises.

Abstract: A weight-lifting machine having engaging means such as a barbell that is advanceable by a use both vertically and horizontally. The weight-lifting machine includes a base and a vertical support structure extending upward therefrom. A pair of first pivotal members are pivotally secured to the vertical support structure at an upper end thereof. Each of a pair of second pivotal members are pivotally connected to each of the first pivotal members and engaging means such as a barbell, curl-bar or handles are removably securable to the second pivotal members. Through the cooperation of the pivotal action of the first pivotal members and the second pivotal members, a user may grasp or otherwise engage the engagement means and advance the engagement means through simultaneous vertical and horizontal motion.