Patent ID: 7125371
Filing Date: 2006-10-24
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. An adjustable exercise apparatus comprising when set up for use; a. a pair of side frames each comprising at least one fixed inclined elongate member forwardly positioned on the side frame and inclined towards a rearward portion of the apparatus, and b. at least one cross member located at a base portion of the apparatus whereby said side frames are maintained in a secure opposed arrangement and whereby permitting a user to move through the opening between the side frames c. at least one pair of handles comprising rigid elongate portions projecting in substantially forward directions from first ends adjacent to said inclined elongate members to second free ends whereby a user is able to hold and use said rigid elongate portions from above without interference by the apparatus d. a plurality of mountings to fix said handles at a plurality of height positions on said side frames whereby said rigid elongate portions project as claimed e. a pendulous member suspended via at least one slender elongate flexible structure whereby said pendulous member is located in the opening between said side frames, and f. said pendulous member located in a posterior portion of the apparatus relative to a plurality of positions for said handles, and g. said pendulous member movable between and securable at various height positions via said at least one slender elongate flexible structure, and h. at least one height position for said pendulous member being higher than at least one height position for said handles and whereby a user may perform at least the following bodyweight exercises on the apparatus; push ups, assisted push ups, decline push ups, incline push ups, dips, assisted dips, bodyweight rows, decline bodyweight rows, assisted chin ups, abdominal curls, hip raises, one legged squats, lunges.