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US 2002/0173412 A1Published application
Exercise apparatus
OwnerKenneth W. Stearnsinventor
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Abstract
An exercise device for performing progressive resistance type exercises of the abdominal, leg, thigh and gluteal muscles includes a generally horizontal extending base frame having a seat support beam extending upwardly therefrom. Front and rear link members pivotally connected to the base frame support an upper back pad and lower back pad at the distal ends thereof. Handles are provided for the user to grasp while exercising. A foot plate is supported at one end of the base frame. One or more resistance straps provide variable exercise resistance.
Claims8
An exercise apparatus, comprising:
- a base frame;
- a seat supported on a seat support member, said seat support member secured to said base frame;
- a lower back pad fixedly secured to an end of a front support member pivotally connected to said base frame and extending upwardly therefrom;
- an upper back pad pivotally connected to an end of a rear support member, wherein said rear support member is pivotally secured to said base frame at an opposite end thereof;
- a foot plate secured to a front end of said base frame;
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- an exercise resistance member adapted for resisting the movement of said front support member.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.