A weight support assembly [1205] and weight-responsive engagement assembly
[1203] for a self-spotting free weight apparatus utilizes engagement of
a pawl assembly [1215] in one of a plurality of vertically-spaced holes
[1217] of a column 1207 to support a cable assembly [1209].
The cable assembly attaches the bar of a free-weight assembly to the weight responsive
engagement assembly by means of a cable attachment assembly [1211] and sheaves
1213A, 1213B.
