Torso building exercise machine

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1984-07-06

1985-09-03

Apley, Richard J.

Undertaking

272134, A63B 2302

Patent

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045388075

ABSTRACT:
One embodiment of the present invention is a torso building exercise machine including the following elements: (a) a stationary base; (b) a horizontally disposed rotatable turntable mounted on the base, the turntable having a single degree of freedom about its vertical axis; (c) posts for holding adjustable weights located near the periphery of the turntable; and (d) an upright stationary stanchion mounted on the base, the stanchion carrying a headrest and horizontal handholds in curved array at various vertical levels and selectively grippable by a person while performing various twisting exercises on the turntable.
A second embodiment of the present invention is a torso building exercise machine including the following elements: (a) a stationary base; (b) a horizontally disposed rotatable turntable mounted on the base, the turntable having a single degree of freedom about its vertical axis; (c) multiple tank-like compartments for holding an adjustable amount of a fluid located near the periphery of the turntable; and (d) an upright stationary stanchion mounted on the base, the stanchion carrying an array of horizontal handholds at various vertical levels and selectively grippable by a person while performing various twisting exercises on the turntable.

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