Patent ID: 7052444
Filing Date: 2006-05-30
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. An exercise machine, comprising: a stationary main frame device; a user support device pivotally linked directly to the main frame device; an exercise arm device pivotally linked to the main frame device, the exercise arm device having a first user engagement means for engagement only by the user's hands or feet when performing exercise; a second user engagement means secured to the user support device for engagement by the user's hands or feet to brace the user during exercise, the second user engagement means being fixed relative to the user support device at least during exercise movement; a slide rail linked to a first one of said devices; a traveling member engaging the slide rail for movement in a straight, linear path along the rail; a first rigid connecting link being elongate between opposite first and second ends, the first end of the connecting link being connected to the traveling member, and the second end of the connecting link being linked to a fixed position on a second one of said devices; and a connection means linking the traveling member to the exercise arm device.