The exercise device of the present invention includes an elongated rigid bar having a handle disposed at one end and a joint projection disposed at the opposite end. The joint projection is pivotably received by the joint collar of an exercise attachment. In an alternate embodiment, a second joint projection is provided at the opposite end of the exercise device to pivotably receive a second exercise attachment. The pivoting connection between the exercise attachments and the rod mimics normal biomechanical movement to decrease the chance of injury or re-injury to the user. The exercise device is telescopically extendable to selectively change its usable length.