1990-09-05
1992-01-21
Bahr, Robert
Undertaking
272144, 272DIG4, A63B 2178
Patent
active
050822594
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a weight lifting apparatus having a padded bench for supporting the weight lifter. This bench is designed to fold into a V-shape, having a seat portion and a back support portion, that allows the weight lifter to adjust the bench into a semi-sitting position for certain lifts. The bench is attached to a frame having slide supports at one end. The slide supports are located above the padded bench high enough to be above the body of an inclined weight lifter. An adjustable weight holder is connected to the slide supports using a pair of connecting tubes. The adjustable weight holder can be adjusted up or down to hold the weight being lifted at varying heights, and it can be adjusted through the slide supports to be positioned at various locations over the padded bench. The connecting tubes allow the weight holder to be adjusted while also providing a safety mechanism to catch the weight, should it be dropped, before the weight can contact the weight lifter. A pair of calf lift weight holders can be attached to the frame to support the weight at a proper height during calf lifts. A chest support mechanism is provided for attachment to the adjustable weight holder, to hold the bench in a near vertical position to assist the weight lifter in performing exercises with a weight in front the weight lifter's chest. A pectoral muscle exercise apparatus is also provided for attachment to the weight lifting apparatus. Additional attachments are provided for performing dip, leg curl, rows, latorial and arm curl exercises. A selectively attachable adjustable cable and pulley system allows adjustment of both the initial lift starting point and length of the lift in a variety of different exercises.
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"Strength and Health," Oct.-Nov. 1974, p. 63, advertisement for York All-in-One Gym.
Bahr Robert
Dvorak Linda C. M.
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