Exercise machine handle system

An exercise machine, comprising:

• a frame having a first track, a second track, a first end and a second end opposite the first end, wherein the frame has a longitudinal axis and wherein the second track is parallel with respect to the first track;
• a carriage movably connected to the first track and the second track;
• wherein the carriage is adapted to be movable along a portion of the longitudinal axis;
• at least one spring connected to the carriage, wherein the at least one spring provides a resistance force to the carriage;
• a first platform connected to or near the first end of the frame, wherein the first platform has an upper surface;
• a first stationary handle extending upwardly from the upper surface of the first platform, wherein the first stationary handle extends upwardly from near a first side of the first platform, wherein the first stationary handle has an inverted U-shaped structure;
• a second stationary handle extending upwardly from the upper surface of the first platform, wherein the second stationary handle extends upwardly from near a second side of the first platform, wherein the second stationary handle has an inverted U-shaped structure;
• wherein the first stationary handle extends between a first end of the first platform and a second end of the first platform, and wherein the second stationary handle extends between the first end of the first platform and the second end of the first platform;
• wherein the first stationary handle and the second stationary handle are parallel to one another, and wherein the first stationary handle and the second stationary handle are each oriented parallel with respect to the first track;
• wherein the first stationary handle and the second stationary handle mirror one another;
• and
• a second platform connected to or near the second end of the frame, wherein the second platform has an upper surface.

An exercise machine, comprising:

• a frame having a first track, a second track, a first end and a second end opposite the first end, wherein the frame has a longitudinal axis and wherein the second track is parallel with respect to the first track;
• a carriage movably connected to the first track and the second track;
• wherein the carriage is adapted to be movable along a portion of the longitudinal axis;
• at least one spring connected to the carriage, wherein the at least one spring provides a resistance force to the carriage;
• a first platform connected to or near the first end of the frame, wherein the first platform has an upper surface;
• a first stationary handle extending upwardly from the upper surface of the first platform, wherein the first stationary handle extends upwardly from near a first side of the first platform, wherein the first stationary handle has an inverted U-shaped structure;
• a second stationary handle extending upwardly from the upper surface of the first platform, wherein the second stationary handle extends upwardly from near a second side of the first platform, wherein the second stationary handle has an inverted U-shaped structure;
• wherein the first stationary handle extends between a first end of the first platform and a second end of the first platform, and wherein the second stationary handle extends between the first end of the first platform and the second end of the first platform;
• wherein the first stationary handle and the second stationary handle are parallel to one another, and wherein the first stationary handle and the second stationary handle are each oriented parallel with respect to the first track;
• wherein the first stationary handle and the second stationary handle mirror one another;
• a second platform connected to or near the second end of the frame, wherein the second platform has an upper surface;
• a third stationary handle extending upwardly from the upper surface of the second platform, wherein the third stationary handle extends upwardly from near a first side of the second platform, wherein the third stationary handle has an inverted U-shaped structure;
• and
• a fourth stationary handle extending upwardly from the upper surface of the second platform, wherein the fourth stationary handle extends upwardly from near a second side of the second platform, wherein the fourth stationary handle has an inverted U-shaped structure;
• wherein the third stationary handle extends between a first end of the second platform and a second end of the second platform, wherein the fourth stationary handle extends between the first end of the second platform and the second end of the second platform.