Strength training apparatuses and methods therefor

A strength training apparatus for use with free weights, configured to both enable a user to lie supine to perform triceps extension exercises and stand behind and lean over the strength training apparatus to perform biceps curling exercises, the strength training apparatus comprising:

• a frame configured to rest on a support surface;
• first and second swing arms each pivotally coupled to the frame at respective pivot points and extending from the frame above a weight bench coupled to the frame;
• a user's platform armrest configured to be releasably secured to the first and second swing arms and span therebetween, the user's platform armrest having a first side configured to support upper arms of the user while the user is lying supine on the weight bench located below and underneath the user's platform armrest, the user's platform armrest also having a second side configured to support the upper arms of the user while the user is located behind and leaning over the user's platform armrest;
• a swing arm angle adjuster system located below a horizontal plane of the weight bench and configured to adjust an angle of the first and second swing arms relative to the frame while the user's platform armrest is coupled to the first and second swing arms;
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• a platform adjusting mechanism located within the user's platform armrest and configured to adjust a position of the user's platform armrest along the first and second swing arms while the user's platform armrest is coupled to the first and second swing arms.