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Lateral Sliding Grips on a Barbell

Company: Danger Fit LLC

Major(s):
Primary: ME
Secondary: IE
Optional: BME

Non-Disclosure Agreement: NO

Intellectual Property: YES

OVERVIEW This product combines multiple exercise movements into one which will help the user generate muscle development, unlike any other exercise. The objective of this project is to create two grips that can attach and detach from a barbell. These grips must be able to slide smoothly and simultaneously to the left and right on the barbell. These grips must be able to be locked onto the bar and still slide on the bar. There will also need to be 4 safeties in between each grip. The safeties need to be able to attach and detach to a barbell, they will NOT slide on the barbell. With these sliding grips, the user will be able to widen and retract the grip on the barbell. These grips will be able to slide left and right in an easy smooth motion such as a smith machine. For example, when bench pressing, the movement of the grips will make it act as if the user is doing a press, pec fly, and close grip press. These grips can be used for other exercises such as rows, shoulders press, lateral raises, etc. FINAL DELIVERABLES Create 2 grips that securely attach and detach onto a barbell. These grips will need a locking mechanism and can slide left and right on the barbell. The grip will need to be 6 - 9 inches in length, 30 millimeters in diameter, and have a smooth surface so the user can grip them comfortably. They will have to work simultaneously, meaning they will need to extend out and retract back in at the same time and distance. Create 4 safeties that attach and detach onto a barbell. These safeties will not need to move and they will need to be 1 - 2 inches in length, and 30 millimeters in diameter. These will be placed on the outside of each grip to help ensure safety. I am also looking to test and improve the product throughout the semester as well.