1984-05-07
1986-04-15
Apley, Richard J.
Undertaking
272123, 272134, 272142, A63B 2104
Patent
active
045823197
ABSTRACT:
A sit-up exercise bench comprising a horizontal platform connected to a slant-adjustable back rest, a harness adapted to be engaged by an exerciser's shoulder, said harness operably connected to a restraining spring attached to said horizontal frame whereby an exerciser, reclining upon the bench, may perform sit-up exercises from the waist, sitting up against the resistance provided by the tension springs. In an alternate embodiment, a pivotable arcuate-shaped bar attached to tension springs for engagement by the exerciser's legs provide restraining force to movement of the exerciser's legs in two positions.
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Apley Richard J.
Bahr Robert W.
McClanahan J. Michael
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