Patent ID: 9259604
Filing Date: 2016-02-16
CPC Classification: A63B

Claim Text:
1. An exercise machine for a user performing squats, comprising: a base for supporting the exercise machine; an upright member having a free end and an attachment end, the upright member being mounted to the base at the attachment end and configured to be straddled by the user; and a leg pad assembly adjustably attached to the upright member, the leg pad assembly having a pad assembly mount fitting and being slidable on the upright member, a first leg pad member extending horizontally relative to the upright member and configured to engage a back of the user's legs, a second leg pad member extending horizontally relative to the upright member and configured to engage a front of the user's legs, and a locking mechanism coupled to the pad assembly mount for selectively releasably securing the leg pad assembly in a desired position on the upright member, wherein, during use, the first leg pad member engages the back of the user's legs, and the second leg pad member engages the front of the user's legs, wherein the user's legs are disposed between the first and second leg pad members at the same vertical position with respect to the ground.