Bench dip blaster

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Publication number: 20110092341
Type: Application
Filed: Dec 7, 2009
Publication Date: Apr 21, 2011
Inventor: Mark Stephen Schneider (La Quinta, CA)
Application Number: 12/592,992

Abstract

It is a molded and shaped device, having a planar body on the top portion, and shaped body on the underside portion. It is round in the center, and rectangular on the ends. The units periphery curves from the radius of the center area to the rectangular portions at each end. Protruding vertical handles on each end allow for lifting and holding with ample distance from incremental annular discoid's in all directions. A center post is provided to hold said discoid's of various weights and sizes securely in place. The underside is shaped with two concave cavities. The two concave areas are equidistant between the center of the unit and the ends of the unit, and run perpendicular from end to end. The underside also has three raised areas in equal heights, to allow the unit to sit level on a flat surface.

Description

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present application is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 61/279,370, filed Oct. 20, 2009, for BENCH DIP BLASTER, by Mark Stephen Schneider, included by reference herein and for which benefit of the priority date is hereby claimed.

The present application is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 61/280,331, filed Nov. 2, 2009, for MIN-BENCH DIP AND BUTT BRIDGE BLASTER, by Mark Stephen Schneider, included by reference herein and for which benefit of the priority date is hereby claimed.

The present application is related to U.S. Pat. No. 5,709,634, issued Jan. 20, 1998, by Pointer, Randy V., included by reference herein.

The present application is related to U.S. Pat. No. 7,097,602, issued Aug. 29, 2006, by Kim, Young-dae, included by reference herein.

The present application is related to U.S. Pat. No. 5,540,640, issued Jul. 30, 1996, by Povilaitis, Darius A., included by reference herein.

The present application is related to U.S. Pat. No. 6,406,409, issued Jun. 18, 2002, by Silver, Michael I., included by reference herein.

The present application is related to U.S. Pat. No. 7,326,154, issued Feb. 5, 2008, by Foley, John, included by reference herein.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to physical fitness equipment and, more particularly, to incremental annular discoid's of various weights and sizes that may be used during weight lifting exercises.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Free weight exercises generally require incremental annular discoid's of various weights and sizes for use with barbells. These incremental annular discoid's are typically disc-shaped, and include a center opening for receiving a barbell or post through the opening. These incremental annular discoid's vary in size and weight from 2½ to 100 lbs. They also vary in material used. Incremental annular discoid's can be made from solid steel, iron, rubber or plastic. They can be steel or iron encased in rubber, or plastic. They can be plastic filled with cement, water, pellets, or sand. They can be flat on one or both sides. They can have raised flanges around the periphery of the weight plate on one or both sides. Some annular discoid's have integrated openings ranging from 2 to 6 per disc, that allow the used to pick them up more easily. They typically have a center hole which is either 1″ or 2″s in diameter for insertion or placement onto a bar or a post. Generally, a retention collar mounted onto the barbell or post retains the annular discoid's on the bar or post.

Weighted bench dips, weighted push-ups, lying butt bridges, wall squats, and various other exercises, are typically performed without any additional weight, using only the bodyweight as resistance. In order to increase the resistance while performing these exercises, incremental annular discoid's of various weights and sizes must be added to the person performing the said exercise. One major problem with adding incremental annular discoid's of various weights and sizes is that there is no safe, secure, or comfortable means of doing so. The annular discoid's are either supported on the athlete legs, while performing weighted bench dips, wall squats, lying butt bridges, and other exercises thereby digging, or severely pressing into their thighs, hips and knees, or they are supported on the athletes back, while performing weighted push-ups, thereby digging or severely pressing into their back, spine, and hips.

Some annular discoid's have flat surfaces on one side, and an upstanding circumferential flanges about the periphery of the opposite or second flat side of the plate. Some annular discoid's have an upstanding circumferential flange about the periphery of both sides of the plate. These raised surfaces may be gripped for lifting the weight plates while it is lying on the ground or a flat surface. The problem with these flanges is that, due to the surface area being small in relation to the overall surface of the annular discoid, they will dig or press into the athlete more causing more pain while performing the exercise. Another problem with these annular discoid's having the raised flanges, or small raised surface areas, is that will also cause the weight plate to be more unstable while resting on the athlete while performing the exercises, as they have less surface area contact with the athlete than a weight plate with a flat surface.

When multiple annular discoid's, either of the same size, or various sizes are used, there is a greater tendency for the annular discoid's to dig or press into the athlete more, due to the increased weight, and the small amount of surface area in contact with the athlete. There is a also a greater tendency for the annular discoid's to move or shift during the exercise, as there is no physical means to stabilize them, secure them, or hold them in place during the exercise. Incremental annular discoid's are typically stacked on top of each other with the means of a center post holding them into place. Without a center post, there is nothing to prevent the discoid's from sliding off of each other due to the composition of the materials used in the discoid's, or the design of the discoid's that does not allow them to stack efficiently, without any movement. There is also an increased risk of injury to the athlete, in adding or removing discoid's prior to, or after, the exercise. as there is also no efficient way of adding, or removing more than one discoid at a time, as there is no current physical means of doing so.

The use of a dumbbell adapted to be held behind user's held while performing sit-ups is known as prior art. More specifically, an abdominal exercise apparatus heretofore devised and utilized for the purpose of strengthening or otherwise providing muscle tone to the abdominal muscle group are known to consist basically of familiar, expected, and obvious and structural configurations, notwithstanding the myriad of designs encompassed by the crowded prior art which have been developed for the fulfillment of countless objectives and requirements. A deltoid muscle exercise device used in order to maximize the benefit from exercise by isolating a muscle to be developed, a deltoid muscle exercise device includes a base and extending generally upward therefrom, a grip integral with the frame at a point generally intermediate the base and the grip, and a steel tube that is preferably slightly upwardly inclined to hold additional weight plates. with a locking collar. A free weight racking system, specifically it involves the combination of a group of different size weight plates and a weight rack for racking those plates, in which each different plate of a group is prevented from being racked at a position on the rack not intended for that size weight plate. An exercise equipment pack is adapted to assist user in performing one or more exercises. The equipment pack includes a base frame. The base frame includes: a front substantially-cylindrical canister portion, formed integrally with the base frame, and projecting therefrom, a rear substantially-cylindrical canister portion formed integrally with the base frame, and projecting therefrom in direction opposite from the front canister portion; a common wall formed integrally with the base frame and forming a common inner base surface for both the front and rear canister portion. The base frame has a pair of cavities, one disposed at each lateral side of the base frame, the front cover and rear cover cooperating to engage the cavities of the base frame in a closed position so as to form handles for the equipment pack. The rear substantially-cylindrical portion of the base frame has a threaded pin in which to engage threaded weights on for added resistance while performing exercises or for storage of said weights.

For example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,709,634 to Pointer discloses an apparatus including a substantially flattened concave frame comprising of a center portion having internal cavities and two opposing handholds, and furthermore the internal cavities of the center portion are filled with a desired quantity of weight additive materials and sealed using a removable plug or cap. The apparatus is held behind the head when performing abdominal exercises including body curls. In another embodiment one or more incremental weights in the form of annular discoid's is affixed to a shaft protruding from the apparatus thereby providing a selection of significantly greater weight for training. The advantages of the present invention is the use of two concave areas, or cavities, on the underside of the center portion of the unit in lieu of only one concave area or cavity. The presence of only one such cavity centered in the frame will only allow said device to conform to the users head and not the thighs whereas two cavities are required. The two cavities are shaped to conform to a user's thighs, and are spaced equidistant from the center to the end of platform with a flat portion between them and also two flat portions on the ends. The handles on said device are handholds built into the frame as defined as items 18 and 20 on the drawings, and are contoured to fit the users hands. The advantage of the present invention is that the handles are mounted on the surface of the planar base, in a perpendicular manner so as they protrude vertically from the surface as defined in FIGS. 2, 3, 4 and 5. This will allow the user to grasp these handles from several positions and at different angles while using said invention, in lieu of only holding said invention in only one position. The handles on the present invention are smooth and round, and not contoured to the user's hand and fingers. This allows for a wider variety of hand and finger positions on the handles, and also accommodates hands and fingers of different sizes and shapes. Another advantage of the present invention is that the incremental annular discoid's of various weights and sizes, are added to said invention by means of a center post that is smooth in nature and the annular discoid's are held securely in place with a self-tightening spring collar. The use of a smooth post allows the use of a variety of annular discoid's in lieu of those that are the threaded type and or held onto by a threaded wingnut as described in prior art.

For example, U.S. Pat. No. 7,097,602 to Kim discloses an abdominal exerciser that can be conveniently applied on the abdomen of a user who is laying down flat is provided. By pushing the abdominal exerciser up and down using the abdominal muscles, abdominal muscles become tone and excess fat can be reduced. The abdominal exerciser includes a flexible plate having a plurality of projections on the bottom surface, for pushing eh abdomen down by gravity, and a weight applying mean fixing to the top surface of the flexible plate, for applying its weight to the abdomen. The handles are formed as part of the flexible plate that is planar and are at both ends. They are integrated within the flexible plate. The advantage of the present inventions is that the incremental annular discoid's of various weights and sizes, are added to said invention by means of a center post that is smooth in nature and the annular discoid's are held securely in place with a self-tightening spring collar. The use of a smooth post allows the use of a variety of annular discoid's in lieu of those that are the threaded type and or held onto by a threaded female nuts onto a threaded male screw as described in prior art. Annular discoid's do not have to be engaged on the threaded male screw as defined in prior art. The advantage of the present invention is that the handles are mounted on the surface of the planar base, in a perpendicular manner so as they protrude vertically from the surface as defined in FIGS. 2, 3, 4 and 5. This will allow the user to grasp these handles from several positions and at different angles while using said invention, in lieu of only holding said invention in only one position. The handles on the present invention are smooth and round, and not contoured to the user's hand and fingers. This allows for a wider variety of hand and finger positions on the handles, and also accommodates hands and fingers of different sizes and shapes.

For example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,540,640 to Povilaitis discloses a Deltoid muscle exercise device in order to benefit from exercise by isolating a muscle to be developed, a deltoid muscle exercise device is disclosed. The device includes a base for supporting it on a generally flat surface, a frame integral with the base and extending generally upward therefrom, a grip integral with the frame, and arm rest integral with the frame, and a steel tube, that is preferably slightly upward inclined when the device is placed on a flat horizontal surface, is integral with the frame to hold weight plates with a locking collar. The advantage of the present invention is that incremental annular discoid's of various weights and sizes, are added to said invention by means of a center post or tube, that is integral with the base and protrudes vertically, with no angle, that is smooth in nature and thus the annular discoid's are held securely in place with a self-tightening spring collar in lieu of a female threaded locking collar. The area between the two opposing vertically mounted handles on the present invention also allows for larger annular discoid's in lieu of those as defined in prior art due to the limitations imposed by the base supports.

For example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,406,409 to Silver discloses a combination of a set of free weight plates of at least two different sizes and a rack therefore. In the set of two or more free weight plates of different sizes, each plate has a round center hole and a least one racking hole. The size, shape or placement of the racking hole varies from one size weight plate to another. the rack has a set of a least two parallel, substantially horizontal posts that corresponds to each size weight plate in the set of plates. Each set of posts includes a bar hole post and at least one racking hole post that is complementary in size, shape and location to at least one racking hole of the corresponding size weight plate weights. The advantage of the present invention is the center post has a diameter that is not specific to one type or size of any one weight plate, and that incremental annular discoid's of various types, weights, and sizes can be used in not order. Whereas the weight plates and posts are specific to each other, and thus do not allow other type of weight plates to be used as defined in the prior art. The present invention is to be used in performing exercises whereas the prior art defined is only intended to be used as a storage racking system for said weight plates.

For example, U.S. Pat. No. 7,326,154 to Foley discloses An exercise equipment pack is adapted to assist user in performing one or more exercises. The equipment pack includes a base frame. The base frame includes: a front substantially-cylindrical canister portion, formed integrally with the base frame, and projecting therefrom, a rear substantially-cylindrical canister portion formed integrally with the base frame, and projecting therefrom in direction opposite from the front canister portion; a common wall formed integrally with the base frame and forming a common inner base surface for both the front and rear canister portion. The exercise equipment pack wherein when base frame includes a pair of cavities, one disposed at each lateral side of the base frames, the front cover and the rear cover cooperating to engage the cavities of the base frame in a closed position so as to form handles for the equipment pack. The rear substantially-cylindrical portion of the base frame has a threaded pin in which to engage threaded weights on for added resistance while performing exercises or for storage of said weights. The advantage of the present invention is that base in not-substantially cylindrical in nature. It is shaped and contoured to rest on an athletes thighs with two symmetrical concave cavities on the underside of the planar base. The three flat areas on either side of said two cavities also allow the invention to place firmly on a horizontal surface for use in various exercises. The advantage of the present invention is that the handles are mounted on the surface of the planar base, in a perpendicular manner so as they protrude vertically from the surface as defined in FIGS. 2, 3, 4 and 5. This will allow the user to grasp these handles from several positions and at different angles while using said invention, in lieu of only holding said invention in one position. The handles on the present invention are smooth and round, and not contoured to the user's hand and fingers. This allows for a wider variety of hand and finger positions on the handles, and also accommodates hands and fingers of different sizes and shapes. The advantage of the present inventions is that the incremental annular discoid's of various weights and sizes, are added to said invention by means of a center post that is smooth in nature and the annular discoid's are held securely in place with a self-tightening spring collar. The use of a smooth post allows the use of a variety of annular discoid's in lieu of those that are the threaded type and or held onto by threading said weights onto male screw as described in prior art. Annular discoid's on the present invention do not have to be engaged on the threaded male screw as defined in prior art.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In accordance with the present invention, the molded weight base with integral handles and post for physical fitness is provided with the capability of holding multiple incremental annular discoid's of various weights and sizes safely, securely, and comfortably in place while performing one or more exercises. The invention is a shaped device, made from molded rubber, or plastic, and steel or iron. and has a planar body on the top portion, and a shaped and contoured body on the underside portion. The invention is round in the center, and rectangular on the ends. The inventions periphery curves from the radius of the center area to the rectangular portions at each end. The invention has vertically protruding handles on each end to allow for lifting and holding. The handles and handle supports are spaced with adequate distance and clearance from the weight plates in both the horizontal and vertical directions so as there is sufficient clearance for a persons fingers and hands to grasp the handles, without interfering with the annular discoid's mounted on the center post. There is a center post for which to place the incremental annular discoid's of various weights and sizes on to hold them securely in place for added resistance while performing one or more exercises. The underside of the unit is shaped and contoured and has two symmetrical concave cavity areas, such that these two cavities will conform to the shape of an athlete thighs when supported thereon. The shaped concave cavities are equidistant between the center of the unit and the ends of the unit, and run perpendicular from front to back It is also shaped so that it is equal and opposite the ends of the center radius, at the end of the center raised area. The two ends and the center of the underside of the molded weight base are raised in equal heights, and are of sufficient width, to allow the unit to rest stably level on horizontal flat surface for use in performing exercises or for storage in a vertical racking system.

In accordance with the present invention it would be advantageous to provide a safe method of adding and or removing incremental annular discoid's of various weights and sizes while performing one or more exercises with said annular discoid's being supported on the athlete.

It would also be advantageous to provide a comfortable platform of which the incremental annular discoid's may be supported on the athlete with performing one or more exercises.

It would also be advantageous to provide a method of holding multiple incremental annular discoid's of various weights and sizes securely in place while performing one or more exercises to prevent the annular discoid's from moving, sliding, or falling off while performing said exercises.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A complete understanding of the present invention may be obtained by reference to the accompanying drawings, when considered in conjunction with the subsequent, detailed description, in which:

FIG. 1 is a plan view of the blaster;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view of the blaster;

FIG. 3 is a right elevation view of the blaster;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view of the blaster;

FIG. 5 is a front section view of the blaster; and

FIG. 6 is a right section view of the blaster.

For purposes of clarity and brevity, like elements and components will bear the same designations and numbering throughout the Figures.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

FIG. 1 is a plan view of the molded weight base with integral handles and post for physical fitness 26. The molded weight base 10 can made be made from rubber or plastic, or encased in rubber or plastic. The molded weight base 10 includes a substantially flat surface 20 for which to put incremental annular discoid's of various weights and sizes on. The flat surface 20 will vary in size depending on the model. The flat surface 20 and the incremental annular discoid surface 12 will accommodate incremental annular discoid's that vary in size and weight from 2½ to a 100 lbs. The smaller model is designed to hold an incremental annular discoid of a diameter equal to that of a 25 lb annular discoid weight. The larger model is designed to hold an incremental annular discoid of a diameter equal, to that of a 100 lb annular discoid weight. The molded weight base 10 is shaped such that the outermost diameter of the unit is equal to that of a 25 lb or 100 lb annular discoid weight. The unit is also shaped such that it is rectangular on both ends such as to allow the handles 16 to be placed. The handles 16 are placed equidistance between the end of the unit, and the outside diameter of the weight plates. The spacing allows a user adequate clearance for their hands and fingers while grasping the handles 16 without interfering with the incremental annular discoid's. The outside periphery of the unit is shaped such that it curves from the radius of the weight plates, in an opposite radius, to the point of intersection with the handles 16 on either end of the unit. There is also a center post 14 provided equidistant in both directions from the sides and also the ends of the unit. This center post 14 allows the addition of incremental annular discoid's to the molded weight base 10 to prevent the annular discoid's from moving while in use. The center post 14 has a diameter that is varies in size from ⅞″ to 1⅞″ in diameter to allow incremental annular discoid's with a inside diameter of 1 to 2 inches to be placed onto the center post 14. The incremental annular discoid's rest in the area surrounding the center post 14, this area is incremental annular discoid surface 12.

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view of the molded weight base with integral handles and post for physical fitness 26. The rear elevation is identical to the front elevation. The front elevation illustrates the relation of the handles 16, and the center post 14 to the molded weight base with integral handles and post for physical fitness 26. The front elevation view also illustrates the shaped surface 18 on the underside of the molded weight base 10. The shaped surface 18 is formed in such a manner as to allow the unit to conform to the athletes thighs by having two symmetrical concave cavities The front elevation also shows the three flat surfaces on the underside of the unit, so the molded weight base 10 can rest on the ground, or any other flat surface 20 without leaning over in any direction. The flat surface 20 on the underside of the unit, also helps to hold the unit in place while in use and or for storage in a vertical racking system. The difference in elevation between the shaped surface 18 and the flat surface 20 will prevent the unit from moving while in use. The front elevation view shows the height of the handles 16 and the center post 14 as they relate to each other. Both handles 16 and the center post 14 can be the same height, or the handles 16 can be higher than center post 14 or visa versa. The center post 14 is designed to accommodate a wide range of plates, in depth and also in width.

FIG. 3 is the right elevation of the molded weight base with integral handles and post for physical fitness 26. The right elevation, is identical to the left elevation. The right elevation illustrates the relation of the handles 16, and the handle supports 24 to the center post 14, and how they relate to the spacing on the molded weight base 10. The handle supports 24 are spaced from each defining a gap between such that a human hand be radially extended through the handle supports 24 for which to grasp the handles 16. The right elevation also shows the incremental annular discoid surface 12 for which the incremental annular discoid's rest on. The shaped surface 18 on the underside of the molded weight base 10 is also illustrated in that the shaped surface 18 has a radius in both directions on the underside of the unit to allow it to conform to the athlete. There is also a flat surface 20 shown, for with which the unit can be place on a flat surface 20 without fear of leaning of falling over.

FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the molded weight base with integral handles and post for physical fitness 26. The bottom of the unit has 2 major areas. They are the shaped surface 18, and the flat surface 20. The shaped surface 18 areas are equidistant between the center and the side of the unit. The shaped surface 18 is contoured in such a manner that the contour is radial and concave in form, that starts at one flat surface 20 and goes to another flat surface 20. These shaped areas are concave cavities that allows the unit to conform to the athletes thighs. There are also three flat surface 20 areas. These flat surface 20 areas allow the unit to sit on a flat surface 20 while in use, or not in use, and help in the prevention of the unit from leaning or tipping over. The elevation difference between the flat surface 20 and the contoured surface also aid in the prevention of the unit from moving while in place

FIG. 5 is a front section view of the molded weight base with integral handles and post for physical fitness 26. The rear section view is identical to the front section view. This view illustrates the embedded metal plate 22 within the molded weight base 10. It shows how the handles 16, and center post 14 are attached, to the embedded metal plate 22, using arc welding methods. The front section view shows that the molded rubber, or plastic is both above, below and on all sides of the embedded metal plate 22 to provide comfort and protection from the embedded metal plate 22.

FIG. 6 is a right section view of the molded weight base with integral handles and post for physical fitness 26. The left section view is identical to the right section view. This right section view illustrates the relation of the embedded metal plate 22 to the molded weight base 10, in such that the embedded metal plate 22 is space equidistant from side to side. It also shows how the handles 16, the handle supports 24, and the center post 14 area attached to the embedded metal plate 22, using arc welding methods. The right section view also shows that the molded rubber, or plastic is above, below, and on all sides of the embedded metal plate 22 to provide comfort and protection from the embedded metal plate 22.

The preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a safe, secure, and comfortable means of lifting, placing, holding securely in place, and removing, incremental annular discoid's of various weights, sizes, and quantities, while performing one or more exercises.

With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specifications are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.

Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, al suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention. In as much as the present disclosure includes that contained the appended claims as wells as that of the foregoing description. Although the invention has been described in the preferred forms with a certain degree of particularity, it is understood that the present disclosure of the preferred form has been made only by way of example and numerous other changes in the details of construction and combination of arrangement of parts may be resorted to without departing from the spirit and scope of invention. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various adaptations and modifications of the just-described preferred embodiment can be configured without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. Therefore, it is be understood that, within the scope of appended claims the invention may be practiced other that as specifically described herein.

Since other modifications and changes varied to fit particular operating requirements and environments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, the invention is not considered limited to the example chosen for purposes of disclosure, and covers all changes and modifications which do not constitute departures from the true spirit and scope of this invention.

Having thus described the invention, what is desired to be protected by Letters Patent is presented in the subsequently appended claims.

Claims

1. A bench dip blaster for holding weight plates safely, securely, and comfortably, in place while performing exercises such as weighted bench dips, weighted push-ups, butt bridges, and various other exercises, comprising:

means for holding weight plates, conforming to the athletes thighs, allowing the unit to remain stable on a flat surface, encasing the embedded metal plate, and providing a non-slip surface;

means for a flat surface area for placement of weight plates;

means for holding weight plates securely in position;

means for lifting and holding;

means for the shaped surface to conform to the athletes thighs;

means for the unit to be placed on the ground, or another flat surface and allow it to remain stable;

means for provide rigid support for the weight plates and also attachment of the center post and handle supports, rigidly connected to said means for holding weight plates securely in position, and rigidly connected to said means for holding weight plates, conforming to the athletes thighs, allowing the unit to remain stable on a flat surface, encasing the embedded metal plate, and providing a non-slip surface; and

means for provide a vertical support for the handles from the embedded plate, rigidly connected to said means for provide rigid support for the weight plates and also attachment of the center post and handle supports, and rigidly connected to said means for lifting and holding.

2. The bench dip blaster in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for holding weight plates, conforming to the athletes thighs, allowing the unit to remain stable on a flat surface, encasing the embedded metal plate, and providing a non-slip surface comprises a molded rubber or plastic, shaped on sides, contoured underside, semi-rigid, non-slip molded base.

3. The bench dip blaster in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for a flat surface area for placement of weight plates comprises a flat, non-slip, diameter equal to a 25 # or 45 # weight plate weight plate surface.

4. The bench dip blaster in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for holding weight plates securely in position comprises a carbon or polished steel, chrome steel or chromalloy, 1⅞ inches in diameter maximum, round hollow or solid pipe, height varies 4 to 8 inches center post.

5. The bench dip blaster in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for lifting and holding comprises a carbon or polished steel, chrome steel or chromalloy, smooth, knurled, or rubber encased center, round solid or hollow pipe, bent or welded ends, width varies from 4 to 7 inches handles.

6. The bench dip blaster in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for the shaped surface to conform to the athletes thighs comprises a shaped in portions, radius varies by model, non-slip, concave in portions shaped surface.

7. The bench dip blaster in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for the unit to be placed on the ground, or another flat surface and allow it to remain stable comprises a flat surface, non-slip flat surface.

8. The bench dip blaster in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for provide rigid support for the weight plates and also attachment of the center post and handle supports comprises a steel or iron, flat embedded metal plate.

9. The bench dip blaster in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for provide a vertical support for the handles from the embedded plate comprises a carbon or polished steel, chrome steel or chromalloy, solid or hollow, round, square, or rectangular, height varies from 4 to 8 inches, bent or welded ends handle supports.

10. A bench dip blaster for holding weight plates safely, securely, and comfortably, in place while performing exercises such as weighted bench dips, weighted push-ups, butt bridges, and various other exercises, comprising:

a molded rubber or plastic, shaped on sides, contoured underside, semi-rigid, non-slip molded base, for holding weight plates, conforming to the athletes thighs, allowing the unit to remain stable on a flat surface, encasing the embedded metal plate, and providing a non-slip surface;

a flat, non-slip, diameter equal to a 25 # or 45 # weight plate weight plate surface, for a flat surface area for placement of weight plates;

a carbon or polished steel, chrome steel or chromalloy, 1⅞ inches in diameter maximum, round hollow or solid pipe, height varies 4 to 8 inches center post, for holding weight plates securely in position;

a carbon or polished steel, chrome steel or chromalloy, smooth, knurled, or rubber encased center, round solid or hollow pipe, bent or welded ends, width varies from 4 to 7 inches handles, for lifting and holding;

a shaped in portions, radius varies by model, non-slip, concave in portions shaped surface, for the shaped surface to conform to the athletes thighs;

a flat surface, non-slip flat surface, for the unit to be placed on the ground, or another flat surface and allow it to remain stable;

a steel or iron, flat embedded metal plate, for provide rigid support for the weight plates and also attachment of the center post and handle supports, rigidly connected to said center post, and rigidly connected to said molded base; and

a carbon or polished steel, chrome steel or chromalloy, solid or hollow, round, square, or rectangular, height varies from 4 to 8 inches, bent or welded ends handle supports, for provide a vertical support for the handles from the embedded plate, rigidly connected to said embedded metal plate, and rigidly connected to said handles.

11. A bench dip blaster for holding weight plates safely, securely, and comfortably, in place while performing exercises such as weighted bench dips, weighted push-ups, butt bridges, and various other exercises, comprising: