Abdominal exercise machine adapted for strength exercises

Details Abdominal exercise machine adapted for strength exercises Abdominal exercise machine adapted for strength exercises

1997-01-21

1998-07-14

Clark, Jeanne M.

Exercise devices

Sit up device

482 95, 482131, 482142, 482907, A63B 2302

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active

057796076

ABSTRACT:
A novel abdominal exercise machine is provided which is adaptable for a variety of strength exercises utilizing at least some of the weight of a user for resistance. The exercise machine includes a first frame having laterally spaced and parallel side arms adapted for at least partially receiving a user in a supine position therebetween for abdominal exercise. A second frame is pivotally attached to one side of the first frame and includes a support member for at least partially supporting a user's weight thereon during utilization of the exercise machine. When utilized for abdominal exercise, the support member can support a user's head thereon. When utilized for a variety of strength exercises, the support member can support at least some or all of the weight of a user thereon wherein the user can stand, sit, or kneel on the support member. The amount of resistance encountered during strength exercises can be selectively adjusted. The exercise machine additionally includes a handlebar pivotally attached to the same side of the first frame as the second frame but on an opposite end of the first frame from the location of attachment of the second frame to the first frame.

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