Abdominal and lower back exercise apparatus

Details Abdominal and lower back exercise apparatus Abdominal and lower back exercise apparatus

1996-06-21

1999-08-03

Clark, Jeanne M.

Exercise devices

Sit up device

482 96, 482142, 482907, A63B 2302

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059317680

ABSTRACT:
An abdominal exercise apparatus has an elongated rigid member for positioning between a user's back and a support surface for executing a crunch. A grasping mechanism, such as a strap member, is attached to the rigid member to allow the user to lift the head end of the rigid member from the support surface by contracting the abdominal muscles. A pivot member is connected to the rigid member adjacent the user's lower back and positioned to engage the support surface. A weight retaining mechanism, such as a post, adapted to receive weighted plates, may be attached to the rigid member to enhance the workout to the abdominal and lower back muscles.

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