An exercise device including one or more weight stacks moveably supported
on a frame. Each weight stack includes one or more weight plates that may
be selectively engaged by way of a dial arrangement operably coupled with
the weight stack. The dial arrangement is connected with a selection
member that extends through a selection aperture in the weight plates.
Each selection aperture defines a unique contour with at least one
engaging surface, such as a tab. The selection member has corresponding
protrusions adapted to engage the engaging surface of the weight plate.
Each dial arrangement may be configured so that the weight stack may only
be actuated when the selection member is properly positioned so that the
protrusions properly engage the engaging surfaces. By adjusting the dial
setting, the selection member is rotated so that one or more of the
various protrusions engage associated engaging surfaces in order to
engage some combination of weight plates. Upon actuation (i.e.,
exercise), the selected weights are engaged and moved when the selection
member is properly orientated.