Exercise devices – User manipulated force resisting apparatus – component... – Utilizing weight resistance
Patent
1997-09-26
1999-10-26
Mulcahy, John
Exercise devices
User manipulated force resisting apparatus, component...
Utilizing weight resistance
482137, A63B 2302, A63B 2312
Patent
active
059718951
ABSTRACT:
An exercise machine has an exercise arm with which an operator can perform either press exercises or a seated row exercise from a single seat. The exercise arm has a main arm that is pivotally coupled to the frame of the exercise machine at a main pivot. In an embodiment where the main pivot is above the exercise machine, the main arm has a pair of arm members that depend downwardly to either side of the exercise position. A pair of handle arms are pivotally coupled to the lower ends of respective members of the main arm. To perform press exercises, the handle arms are positioned so as to extend forwardly from the main arm members. While seated in the exercise position, an operator can perform shoulder press, incline press, chest press and decline press exercises. To perform a seated row exercise, the handle arms are positioned to extend rearwardly from the main arm members and the operator sits in the exercise position facing rearwardly, using the backrest of the seat as a chest cushion. Cooperating stops are provided on the main arm members and handle arms so that the handle arms have a semi-locked position for performing the seated row exercise, yet are free to pivot through the range of angles necessary for performing the various types of press exercises.
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Mulcahy John
Precor Incorporated
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