Exercise devices – Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof – Rowing
Patent
1993-12-20
1995-08-01
Apley, Richard J.
Exercise devices
Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof
Rowing
482100, 482101, 482135, 482136, A63B 2122, A63B 2312
Patent
active
054375894
ABSTRACT:
An exercise machine has a frame, a seat and a pair of articulated exercise arm assemblies. Each of the exercise arm assemblies is pivotally attached to the frame with a four bar linkage. Handles at the outer extremities of the articulated arm assemblies are gripped by the user to perform the intended exercise. The geometry of the arms and their pivot points is arranged so that the handles of the articulated assemblies follow arcuate paths which converge as the handles are moved forwardly. At a starting position for a press exercise, the handles are approximately in line with the shoulders of the user. As the handles are pushed forwardly against an exercise resistance, they converge inwardly until they are nearly touching when the user's arms are fully outstretched. The machine may also be used to perform a seated-row exercise, in which case the handles are pulled rearwardly against the exercise resistance.
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Brochure: Galaxy Sport Pectoral Isolator Nr. 142.
Brochure: Vertical Pectoral Contractor and Rear Deltoid Machine (CH504), Body Masters Sports Industry, Inc.
Apley Richard J.
Mulcahy John
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