Folding exercising apparatus
AssigneeDiversified Products Corporation
InventorsIra J. Silberman, Calvin E. James, Sr.
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Abstract
A simple and versatile folding exercising apparatus which enables the user to perform a wide variety of weight training exercises. The apparatus includes an upstanding frame and a bench pivoted to the frame for movement between a laterally extended use position and an upright, compact storage position juxtaposed with the frame. The apparatus includes barbell support cradles, a rope and pulley weight pull device, a lat bar device with squat rack and chinning bar, and readily detachable devices for performing curling, sit-ups, leg lifts and head lifts.
Claims7
A free-standing exercising apparatus comprisng:
- a floor-supported chinning bar assembly having upstanding frame means;
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- an exercising bench having an elongated bench frame and a seat supported on said bench frame, said bench frame being pivotally attached near one of its ends to said frame means for pivotal movement between a laterally extended use position for supporting a user on said seat and an upright, compact storage position juxtaposed with said frame means,
- said frame means comprising:
- a bottom floor-engaging base portion adapted to stably support the apparatus without additional support above said base portion;
- two upright barbell support posts flanking said bench near its pivoted end, each of said barbell support posts terminating at its upper end in a barbell rest cradle;
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- an overhead chinning bar rigidly supported near the upper portion of said frame means.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.