1986-10-08
1988-12-27
Scherbel, David A.
Undertaking
272134, 272144, A63B 2106
Patent
active
047936088
ABSTRACT:
A multipurpose exercise machine for accomplishing progressive resistance exercises. The machine comprises a free-standing frame including a single central guide column providing generally vertical, transversely spaced apart guide channels, a carriage movable upwardly and downwardly along the central guide column, two side by side stacks of weights disposed below the carriage, a pair of selector bars extending between the weights and the carriage; connecting means for connecting a selected number of weights to the selector bars, a body engaging means, such as a handlebar including gripping portions connected to the carriage for pivotal adjustment with respect thereto, a cable system operably interconnecting an overhead arm exercising subassembly and a bench mounted leg and arm exercising subassembly with the weights for use in performing various arm and leg exercises, and a fully adjustable exercise bench connected to the frame to support the trainee during the performance of a variety of different types of exercises using the bench mounted subassembly.
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Mahnke Parker E.
Sheltra Ron
Brunton James E.
Dennison Caroline D.
Marcy Fitness Products
Scherbel David A.
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