Patent ID: 7316634
Filing Date: 2008-01-08
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. An exercise apparatus, comprising: a stationary frame having a forward end and a rear end; an exercise arm assembly pivotally mounted on the frame; an exercise resistance linked to the exercise arm assembly; the exercise arm assembly comprising a first, exercise arm pivotally connected to the frame for rotation about a first pivot axis, the first exercise arm having a forward portion projecting forwardly from the first pivot axis and a rear portion projecting rearwardly from the first pivot axis, a second arm pivotally connected to the frame for rotation about a second pivot axis spaced from the first pivot axis, and a connecting link pivotally connected to the rear portion of the first arm and to the second arm; the connecting link comprising a counter-weight of predetermined weight to counter-balance the forward portion of the first exercise arm into a rest position; and at least one elongate swing arm having opposite first and second ends, the first end of the swing arm linked to the forward portion of the first exercise arm, a handle linked to the second end of the swing arm for gripping by a user to perform selected exercises, and a universal joint linking the first end of the swing arm to the forward portion of the first exercise arm for allowing movement of the swing arm about three perpendicular axes.