Patent ID: 6702724
Filing Date: 2004-03-09
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
An exercise machine for exercising the hamstrings, comprising:at least one weight; a weight support surface below said weight; an upright pedal guide shaft; a weight displacement pedal slidably mounted to said pedal guide shaft; a machine frame; pulley means secured to said machine frame at a position higher than said weight and higher than said weight displacement pedal and laterally between said weight and said pedal guide shaft; a cable extending over and riding on said pulley means and having a cable distal end secured to said weight and having a cable proximal end secured to said weight displacement pedal, said cable being of a length such that when said weight rests on said weight support surface said weight displacement pedal is elevated; and a pedal brake positioned adjacent to said pedal guide shaft and biased with brake engagement biasing means to engage said pedal guide shaft and including a brake disengagement mechanism operatively connected to said pedal which releases said pedal guide shaft upon application of downward force on said weight displacement pedal against the biasing of said brake engagement biasing means.