Spotter system for weightlifters

DETAILED DESCRIPTION Accordingly, the above problems and difficulties are overcome by the present invention which provides a frame supporting a pneumatic assistance lifting means for free or stacked weights having an adjustable pneumatic piston and cylinder assemblage operably connected to the weighted barbell via a lever and pulley arrangement and cables extending between the barbell and the lever and pulley arrangement so that the resistence of the weighted barbell can be adjusted during an exercise procedure via the lifter or users limbs.
Control means are included in combination with an air compressor air gages, and pneumatic switches to monitor the pressure values and to set pressure levels.
Therefore, it is among the primary objects of the invention to provide a novel means for assisting a weightlifter to exert maximum effort to bear against a weighted resistence without the assistance of a spotter or helper.
Another object of the invention resides in the provision of a pneumatic or hydraulic pressure assist mechanism which safely permits a lifter to adjustably control the resistence against which he exerts maximum exercising effort.
A further object of the invention resides in a novel spotter system which allows compressed air, at the selection of the user, to carry the weight at an even rate of consistency so that more repetitions can be added to an exercise procedure.
Yet another object resides in allowing a weightlifter to push himself beyond his regular repetition limit in a safe manner without separate or independent assistance.