Patent ID: 6689023
Filing Date: 2004-02-10
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
An exercise machine comprising:a frame; a weight stack slidably connected to the frame; a pulley system; one or more cables functionally engaged with the pulley system and the weight stack; a press arm assembly connected with at least one of the cables such that when the press arm assembly is moved in an exercise motion, the weight stack provides resistance to the exercise motion, wherein the press arm assembly comprises: a main arm pivotally connected with the frame; and one or more press handle assemblies pivotally connected with the main arm wherein the range of pivot of each press handle assembly is restricted; a restrictor pin fixed to each of the press handle assemblies and a restrictor plate having a slot connected with the main press arm wherein the range of pivot of each press handle assembly is restricted by engaging the restrictor pin with the slot; a spring pin connected with each of the press handle assemblies and the restrictor plate having a hole wherein the pivot of each press handle assembly is prevented by engaging the spring pin with the hole.