Patent ID: 7641605
Filing Date: 2010-01-05
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. An exercise bench apparatus for use in strengthening muscles of a lower back of a user, said apparatus comprising: a beam positioned at an incline with respect to the horizontal, said beam comprising a first end, a second end, and a body extending linearly between said first end and said second end; a seat member coupled to said first end; a knee brace coupled to said second end, said knee brace configured to maintain contact with a knee of the user during an exercise activity; and a stabilizer arm rotatable by the user between a first position used by the user to mount the exercise bench apparatus and to dismount the exercise bench apparatus and a second fixed position used during the exercise activity, in the first position said stabilizer arm is rotated away from the lower back of the user, in the second fixed position, said stabilizer arm maintains contact with the lower back of the user during the exercise activity such that a pelvic region of the user is immobilized by a force provided by the stabilizer arm through the user to the knee brace; wherein said seat member, said knee brace, and said stabilizer arm are stationary with respect to each other during the exercise activity.