Patent ID: 7591770
Filing Date: 2009-09-22
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. An exercise apparatus comprising: a frame with a support point; a stack of weights comprising a first weight and plurality of additional weights, wherein the first weight includes a first selector pin aperture extending along a first axis in a first direction and wherein each of the plurality of additional weights including a second selector pin aperture extending in the first direction; a lifting post extending along each of the plurality of additional weights including a plurality of second selector pin apertures spaced along the lifting post and aligned with the second selector pin apertures; a load-bearing assembly connected to the frame; an adjustment mechanism for altering the orientation of the load-bearing assembly relative to the support point; and a mechanism that adds-on at least one additional load, wherein the load adding mechanism comprises: a first add-on weight, the first add-on weight having a first region of contact; and a stabilization bracket defining a second region of contact for the first add-on weight, wherein the first region of contact for the first add-on weight comprises a selector pin hole defined in the first add-on weight and adapted to receive a selector pin, wherein the selector pin hole is in alignment with the first selector pin aperture and extends in the first direction.