# US 2019/0168062 A1 · Exercise Apparatus > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2019/0168062 A1 - Document ID: US20190168062A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 16/266,884 - Filed: 2019-02-04 - Published: 2019-06-06 - Earliest claimed: 2015-09-15 - Inventors: Jonathan Monti - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20190168062A1 ## CPC - A63B 21/4001: {Arrangements for attaching the exercising apparatus to the user's body, e.g. belts, shoes or gloves specially adapted therefor (weights worn on the user's body A63B21/065; exoskeletons in general B25J9/0006, for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk about A61H3/00)} - A63B 21/00069: {Setting or adjusting the resistance level; Compensating for a preload prior to use, e.g. changing length of resistance or adjusting a valve} - A63B 21/023: {Wound springs} - A63B 21/025: {Spiral springs with turns lying substantially in plane surfaces} - A63B 21/068: using user's body weight - A63B 21/4009: {to the waist} - A63B 21/4029: {Benches specifically adapted for exercising (for bench press exercises A63B21/078)} - A63B 21/4033: {Handles, pedals, bars or platforms} - A63B 21/4047: {Pivoting movement (weight pivoting A63B21/0615)} - A63B 23/0211: {moving torso with immobilized lower limbs} - 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 23/12: for upper limbs {or related muscles, e.g. chest, upper back or shoulder muscles (bench press exercises A63B21/078; for teaching music G09B15/06)} - A63B 23/1236: {Push-ups in horizontal position, i.e. eccentric movement} - A63B 69/0062: {Leg restraining devices} - A63B 21/00076: {on the fly, i.e. varying the resistance during exercise} - A63B 21/00181: {comprising additional means assisting the user to overcome part of the resisting force, i.e. assisted-active exercising} - A63B 21/0085: {using pneumatic force-resisters} - A63B 21/0552: {Elastic ropes or bands} - A63B 23/0216: {moving lower limbs with immobilized torso} - A63B 2208/0214: Kneeling - A63B 2208/0242: Lying down - A63B 2208/0247: with legs in a kneeled 90/90 position - A63B 2208/0252: supine - A63B 2208/0257: prone - A63B 2208/0261: using trunk supports resisting forward motion of user - A63B 2208/0266: on the side - A63B 2208/0295: on hands and feet - A63B 2210/50: Size reducing arrangements for stowing or transport - A63B 2225/09: Adjustable dimensions - A63B 2225/093: Height - A63B 2225/102: having a common resisting device - A63B 2225/105: each station having its own resisting device, e.g. for training multiple users simultaneously - A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H) ## Abstract A piece of exercise equipment particularly for improved strength training exercises. More particularly, the invention relates to equipment that allows the user to vary tension when performing different exercises. The present invention is specifically designed for improved exercise through the variability of a tension component for use in such exercises as the plank exercise, sit-ups, push-ups and supine pull-ups that includes a core support, a guide arm, a head support, and a foot support that work in conjunction to most optimally support the user. The core support, the head support and the foot support are all connected, supported, and elevated from the floor by a central support system. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A multipurpose exercise apparatus providing support and varied tension for use in strength training exercises comprising: a core support area; at head support area; wherein the head support area is capable of being adjusted telescopically; a foot support area; wherein the foot support area is adjustable telescopically; a main support beam; a core support beam; wherein the core support beam runs perpendicularly to the main support beam; at least two legs, wherein the legs elevate the apparatus from the ground; a plank safety pad, wherein the plank safety pad is connected to the head support area; a foot support pad, wherein the foot safety pad is connected to the head support area; a body pad, wherein the body pad is connected to the core support area and located over the core support beam; a guide arm; wherein the guide arm is attached to the core support area by at least one fulcrum and a guide arm pad; wherein the guide arm pad envelopes the guide arm. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The multipurpose exercise apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a force component wherein the force component allows a user to vary tension while exercising. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The multipurpose exercise apparatus of claim 2 wherein the force component is located below the core support area and connected to an insertion point of the guide arm. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The multipurpose exercise apparatus of claim 2 wherein the force component further comprises: at least two canister units, wherein at least one canister is assisted canister and at least one canister is an added load canister, each canister further comprising a female canister member; a male canister member, wherein a diameter of the male canister member is smaller than a diameter of the female canister member such that the male canister can be moved into and out of the female canister; a guide cable further comprising at least three guide cable members; at least one trolley connected to at least one added load canister and at least one assisted canister via at least two guide cable members; at least two guiding rotating members, wherein the guide cable passes through at least one guiding rotating member as it connects the assisted canister to the at least two sheaves, wherein the sheaves are connected to the top of the male canisters and the sheaves are further connected to at least one guide cable member; wherein as one male canister starts to move out of a corresponding female canister in one canister unit, a second male canister starts to move into a corresponding female canister in a second canister unit, such that one canister unit is active while the other canister unit is inactive and the active canister unit pulls the inactive canister unit. ### Claim 5 (depends on 2) The multipurpose exercise apparatus of claim 2 further comprising handlebars removably connected to the head support area which are capable of being adjusted rotationally and telescopically. ### Claim 6 (depends on 2) The multipurpose exercise apparatus of claim 2 further comprising a foot element positioner positioned vertically through the foot support pad; a foot element connected vertically through the foot element positioner for supporting a user's feet on the foot support pad. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The multipurpose exercise apparatus of claim 6 further comprising an auxiliary foot support connected to the foot support area and the foot element positioner for purposes of elevating a user's feet during exercise. ### Claim 8 (depends on 2) The multipurpose exercise apparatus of claim 2 further comprising auxiliary handlebars connected to the head support area and arching over the plank safety pad for use in assisted supine pull-ups. ### Claim 9 (depends on 2) The multipurpose exercise apparatus of claim 2 wherein the guide arm is pivotally connected to two external left and right sides of the main support pad. ### Claim 10 (depends on 2) The multipurpose exercise apparatus of claim 2 wherein the guide arm member is connected to the center of the core support and can be raised or lowered through a groove in a center of the main support pad. ### Claim 11 (depends on 2) The multipurpose exercise apparatus of claim 2 further comprising a belt harness; and a retractable harness connection; wherein the retractable harness connection is located in the belt harness or the guide arm pad. ### Claim 12 (depends on 2) The multipurpose exercise apparatus of claim 2 further comprising a shoulder harness; and a retractable harness connection; wherein the retractable harness connection is located in the shoulder harness or the guide arm pad. ### Claim 13 (depends on 2) The multipurpose exercise apparatus of claim 2 wherein the apparatus is foldable to be more easily stored and carried. ### Claim 14 (depends on 3) The force component of claim 3 wherein the force component is elastic. ### Claim 15 (depends on 3) The force component of claim 3 wherein the force component is a coil spring. ### Claim 16 (depends on 3) The force component of claim 3 wherein the force component is a gas spring. ### Claim 17 (depends on 2) The multipurpose exercise apparatus of claim 2 wherein the force component and guide arm positions are adjusted with a crank mechanism. ### Claim 18 (depends on 6) The multipurpose exercise apparatus of claim 6 wherein the foot element or foot support pad has resistive surfaces. ### Claim 19 (depends on 6) The multipurpose exercise apparatus of claim 6 wherein the foot element and foot element positioner can be folded down for a lower storage profile.