Patent ID: 7226400
Filing Date: 2007-06-05
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A weight bench apparatus for assisting a user in lifting weights to prevent injury to the user, the weight bench apparatus comprising: a bench assembly being adapted for being positioned on a support surface such that said bench assembly is adapted for supporting the user; a pair of support assemblies being pivotally coupled to said bench assembly such that each of said support assemblies is adapted for supporting a weight training member being used by the user; and a foot assembly being operationally coupled to said bench assembly, said foot assembly being operationally coupled to said support assemblies such that said foot assembly pivots said support assemblies from a vertical position to a substantially horizontal position to allow the user to freely use the weight training member when said foot assembly is actuated by feet of the user, said support assemblies being adapted for receiving the weight training member when said support assemblies are actuated by said foot assembly and pivoted back to a vertical position.