Method and apparatus for exercising the rear deltoid muscle

An apparatus for exercising the rear deltoid muscle of a user comprising:

• a frame having a first and a second lateral side, a lateral center, a front end and a back end;
• a chest pad mounted to the front end of the frame for engaging the chest of a user facing the back end of the frame;
• a first hinge mounted to the first lateral side of the frame, said first hinge having a top and a bottom;
• a second hinge mounted to the second lateral side of the frame, said second hinge having a top and a bottom;
• a first arm pivotally mounted to the first hinge;
• a second arm pivotally mounted to the second hinge;
• a first handle mounted to the first arm distal the first hinge;
• a second handle mounted to the second arm distal the second hinge;
• means for resisting movement of the first and second arms;
• wherein the tops of said first and second hinges are angled toward the lateral center of the frame and toward the back end of the frame such that the movement of the handle is adapted for exercise of the rear deltoid muscle of a user engaging the chest pad and handles.

An apparatus for exercising the rear deltoid muscle of a user comprising:

• a frame having a first and a second lateral side, a lateral center, a front end and a back end;
• a chest pad mounted to the front end of the frame for engaging the chest of a user facing the back end of the frame;
• a first arm pivotally mounted to the first lateral side of the frame such that the first fixed arm pivots about a first pivot axis;
• a second arm pivotally mounted to the second lateral side of the frame such that the second fixed arm pivots about a second pivot axis;
• a first handle rotatably mounted to the first arm distal the frame;
• a second handle rotatably mounted to the second arm distal the frame;
• means for resisting movement of the first and second arms;
• wherein said first and second pivot axes are angled vertically towards the back end of the frame and towards the lateral center of the frame such that the movement of the handle is adapted for exercise of the rear deltoid muscle of a user engaging the chest pad and handles.