Exercise devices – User manipulated force resisting apparatus – component... – Utilizing weight resistance
Patent
1995-03-10
1997-01-28
Apley, Richard J.
Exercise devices
User manipulated force resisting apparatus, component...
Utilizing weight resistance
482 72, 482134, 482136, 482138, 482139, 482908, A63B 21062, A63B 2302
Patent
active
055973752
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and a method for performing a lat pulldown exercise are disclosed. A user support and a primary hinge are mounted to a frame. A secondary hinge is mounted to the primary hinge. An arm mounted to the secondary hinge has a handle adapted to be grasped by the user. The two hinges permit the user to displace the handle in either or both the longitudinal and lateral directions. A means for resisting the displacement of the handle, preferably in both the lateral and longitudinal directions, is provided. The resistance means may include an incremental weight stack operably engaged to the handle by belts directed by self-aligning pulleys. A second handle, arm and secondary hinge may be provided for the other hand so that the user may exercise both halves of his body. The arms may be connected such that both handles move the same longitudinal and/or lateral distance. To use the exercise machine, a user selects a weight for exercise, adjusts a knee pad and sits on a seat, grasps the handle and pulls downward toward his shoulder, moving the handle longitudinally and laterally as he so chooses, overcoming the resistance.
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Apley Richard J.
Hwang Victor K.
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