1989-01-23
1990-08-21
Apley, Richard J.
Undertaking
272134, 272DIG4, A63B 2100
Patent
active
049499580
ABSTRACT:
A weight lifting exercising device of the type wherein at least a portion of the weight lifted includes the user's own weight is disclosed. The device includes a frame having a first end and a second end. A platform has a first end and a second end, with the second end of the platform being pivotally mounted adjacent to the second end of the frame to permit the first end of the platform to move in a generally vertical arc. A bench has a first end, a second end, an upper surface and a lower surface. The first end of the bench is pivotally mounted to the frame adjacent to the first end of the bench to move in a generally vertical arc during the operation of the device. A carriage is disposed below the bench for supporting the second end of the bench on the platform. A first exercise bar is also provided. A first flexible cable has a first end, a second end and a middle portion. The first end of the cable is coupled to the first exercise bar, the second end of the cable includes a coupler for coupling the second end to a member on the device disposed at a level generally no higher than the upper surface of the bench.
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Apley Richard J.
Flaxman H. N.
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