# US 10,441,837 B2 · Exercise device > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,441,837 B2 - Document ID: US10441837B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/925,385 - Filed: 2018-03-19 - Published: 2018-08-02 - Granted: 2019-10-15 - Earliest claimed: 2015-03-25 - Applicants: Jesus Nevarez, Jr. - Inventors: Jesus Nevarez, Jr. - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10441837B2 ## CPC - A63B 21/0628: {for vertical array of weights} - A63B 21/0552: {Elastic ropes or bands} - A63B 21/068: using user's body weight - A63B 21/155: {Cam-shaped pulleys or other non-uniform pulleys, e.g. conical} - A63B 21/4033: {Handles, pedals, bars or platforms} - A63B 21/4047: {Pivoting movement (weight pivoting A63B21/0615)} - A63B 23/0205: {Abdomen} - A63B 23/0211: {moving torso with immobilized lower limbs} - A63B 23/0482: {primarily by articulating the hip joints (A63B23/0211, A63B23/0405, A63B23/0476 take precedence)} - A63B 21/00072: {by changing the length of a lever} - A63B 21/008: using hydraulic or pneumatic force-resisters - A63B 21/0085: {using pneumatic force-resisters} - A63B 21/023: {Wound springs} - A63B 23/03525: {Supports for both feet or both hands performing simultaneously the same movement, e.g. single pedal or single handle (A63B21/0724 takes precedence)} - A63B 69/0062: {Leg restraining devices} - A63B 2225/09: Adjustable dimensions - A63B 2225/093: Height - A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H) ## Abstract An exercise machine is provided which is configured to place a user in an exercise position, wherein movement during exercise against a load will target the gluteus maximus muscles. The exercise machine positions the body of a user in a lowered or exercise position which supports the user while raising their body to an elevated position, in a manner to stabilize the user and direct movement of the user along the sagittal plane during use, while concurrently isolating the gluteus maximus muscles as the muscles overcoming the load. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An exercise machine, comprising: a frame having a first end and a second end opposite said first end; a back support engaged with said frame, said back support inclining from a lower first end closest to said first end of said frame, to a higher end closest to said second end of said frame; said exercise machine configured with an exercise position for a user positioning a torso of said user contacting said back support and inclining in a direction running from hips of said user in a position closest to said lower end, toward a head of said user elevated above said hips; a pivoting arm rotationally engaged with said frame; a contact member in a connection to said pivoting arm, said contact member extending from said connection to said pivoting arm in a horizontal disposition above said back support to a distal end; said contact member rotating said pivoting arm when moved from a lowered position closest to said back support, to a raised position; said pivoting arm configured for engagement with a load which resists movement of said contact member from said lowered position to said raised position; and wherein said contact member is movable from said lowered position toward said raised position, by a movement of said body of said user along a sagittal plane, from said exercise position contacting said back support, to a position elevated from said back support. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The exercise machine of claim 1, further comprising: a foot support positioned at said first end of said frame, said foot support adapted for positioning of feet of said user thereon while in said exercise position. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The exercise machine of claim 1, further comprising: a vertical support member positioned at said first end of said frame; and said vertical support positioned for a contact with knees of said user during movement of said body from said exercise position to said elevated position; and a said contact of said knees with said vertical support forming a stop preventing lateral translation of said body of said user toward said first end of said frame, during movement between said exercise position and said elevated position. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The exercise machine of claim 2, further comprising: a vertical support member positioned at said first end of said frame, adjacent said foot support; said vertical support positioned for a contact with said knees of said user during movement of said body from said exercise position to said elevated position; and a said contact of said knees with said vertical support forming a stop preventing lateral translation of said body of said user toward said first end of said frame, during movement between said exercise position and said elevated position. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The exercise machine of claim 1, further comprising: said connection of said contact member with said pivoting arm being a rotating connection, said contact member being pivotable on said rotating connection. ### Claim 6 (depends on 2) The exercise machine of claim 2, further comprising: said connection of said contact member with said pivoting arm being a rotating connection, said contact member being pivotable on said rotating connection. ### Claim 7 (depends on 3) The exercise machine of claim 3, further comprising: said connection of said contact member with said pivoting arm being a rotating connection, said contact member being pivotable on said rotating connection. ### Claim 8 (depends on 4) The exercise machine of claim 4, further comprising: said connection of said contact member with said pivoting arm being a rotating connection, said contact member being pivotable on said rotating connection. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The exercise machine of claim 1 wherein said back support is in a sliding engagement with said frame, whereby said back support is adjustable to a plurality of positions upon said frame between said foot support and said second end of said frame. ### Claim 10 (depends on 2) The exercise machine of claim 2 wherein said back support is in a sliding engagement with said frame whereby said back support is adjustable to a plurality of positions upon said frame between said foot support and said second end of said frame. ### Claim 11 (depends on 3) The exercise machine of claim 3 wherein said back support is in a sliding engagement with said frame whereby said back support is adjustable to a plurality of positions upon said frame between said foot support and said second end of said frame. ### Claim 12 (depends on 4) The exercise machine of claim 4 wherein said back support is in a sliding engagement with said frame whereby said back support is adjustable to a plurality of positions upon said frame between said foot support and said second end of said frame. ### Claim 13 (depends on 5) The exercise machine of claim 5 wherein said back support is in a sliding engagement with said frame whereby said back support is adjustable to a plurality of positions upon said frame between said foot support and said second end of said frame. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The exercise machine of claim 1 further comprising: a cam engaged with said frame; said cam having a plurality of sequentially positioned holes therein, each of holes engageable with a pin; an engagement of said pin in different of said sequentially positioned holes removably fixing a different angular adjustment to said pivoting arm; and each said different said angular adjustment of said pivoting arm, concurrently adjusting a distance of said contact member from said back support. ### Claim 15 (depends on 2) The exercise machine of claim 2 further comprising: a cam engaged with said frame; said cam having a plurality of sequentially positioned holes therein, each of holes engageable with a pin; an engagement of said pin in different of said sequentially positioned holes removably fixing a different angular adjustment to said pivoting arm; and each said different said angular adjustment of said pivoting arm, concurrently adjusting a distance of said contact member from said back support. ### Claim 16 (depends on 3) The exercise machine of claim 3 further comprising: a cam engaged with said frame; said cam having a plurality of sequentially positioned holes therein, each of holes engageable with a pin; an engagement of said pin in different of said sequentially positioned holes removably fixing a different angular adjustment to said pivoting arm; and each said different said angular adjustment of said pivoting arm, concurrently adjusting a distance of said contact member from said back support. ### Claim 17 (depends on 4) The exercise machine of claim 4 further comprising: a cam engaged with said frame; said cam having a plurality of sequentially positioned holes therein, each of holes engageable with a pin; an engagement of said pin in different of said sequentially positioned holes removably fixing a different angular adjustment to said pivoting arm; and each said different said angular adjustment of said pivoting arm, concurrently adjusting a distance of said contact member from said back support. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The exercise machine of claim 1 wherein said load which resists movement is generated by one or a combination of load generators from a group of load generators including a weight stack, a free weight, elastic members, springs, hydraulic resistance components and pneumatic resistance components. ### Claim 19 (depends on 2) The exercise machine of claim 2 wherein said load which resists movement is generated by one or a combination of load generators from a group of load generators including a weight stack, a free weight, elastic members, springs, hydraulic resistance components and pneumatic resistance components. ### Claim 20 (depends on 3) The exercise machine of claim 3 wherein said load which resists movement is generated by one or a combination of load generators from a group including a weight stack, a free weight, elastic members, springs, hydraulic resistance components and pneumatic resistance components.