Design a new and unique way to modify a barbell that tells the user if it's level.

Project Overview

Over one million weightlifters each year experience weightlifting injuries that put them in the emergency room. Of these one million, 18-46% are reported to be caused by bench pressing a barbell. Our team’s task is to create a pitch-able system that increases safety for lifting, specifically bench pressing.

Team Picture

Files

• Final Notebook (May 1, 2024)
• Final Report (May 1, 2024)
• Final Poster Presentation (April 25, 2024)
• Executive Summary (April 19, 2024)
• Preliminary Report (March 6, 2024)
• Preliminary Presentation (March 1, 2024)
• PDS (February 8, 2024)

Contact Information

Team Members

• Nolan BlomWillis - Team Leader & Co-BPAG
• Kaden Kafar - Communicator & Co-BPAG
• Jacob Parsons - BSAC & Co-BPAG
• James Waldenberger - BWIG & Co-BPAG

Advisor and Client

• Benjamin Walker - Advisor
• Dr. Megan Settell - Advisor
• Mr. Robert Gold - Client

Related Projects

• Fall 2024: Preventing weight lifting injuries by barbell modifications
• Spring 2024: Preventing Weight Lifting Injuries By Barbell Modifications