Exercise devices – Sit up device
Patent
1994-08-30
1996-05-21
Reichard, Lynne A.
Exercise devices
Sit up device
482142, 482141, A63B 2600
Patent
active
055184871
ABSTRACT:
An exercise apparatus for performing abdominal and lower back exercises has a base having an upwardly extending support bar affixed to one end of the base. A bench having a foot end and a head end, is pivotally connected at its foot end to the upwardly extending support bar. A feet restraining means, an upper torso support means, and an overhead hand grip are removably attached to the bench. A bench height positioning means, including a maximum decline and a maximum incline point is located on the base. A bench height adjustment bar is pivotally connected to the bench, wherein the bench height adjustment bar may be engaged in the position adjustment means for positioning the bench in multiple positions, including declining, horizontal, and inclining exercise positions.
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