Electric Dumb Bell
Couldn't you achieve the same thing by just sticking your finger in a wall socket while exercising?
Full patent here.
Full patent here.
Comments
That reminds me of the 19th-century electric chest weights:
https://www.weirduniverse.net/blog/comments/electric_chest_weights
I guess that, back in the day, they thought that electrocution would enhance exercise? I suppose the electricity would cause your muscles to tense up, which might work them out more.
https://www.weirduniverse.net/blog/comments/electric_chest_weights
I guess that, back in the day, they thought that electrocution would enhance exercise? I suppose the electricity would cause your muscles to tense up, which might work them out more.
Posted by Alex on 08/18/24 at 03:57 PM
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