Patent ID: 8864635
Filing Date: 2014-10-21
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A resistance training exercise apparatus comprising: a frame; user support on said frame for supporting a user; a resistance mechanism; an elongated first pivot arm that has opposite ends that are pivotally coupled to said frame, said first pivot arm having an anchor segment that is located between the opposite ends, wherein the first pivot arm is configured to pivot along a first arc about a first pivot point, said first pivot point being on said frame; a second pivot arm that is coupled to said resistance mechanism and is pivotally coupled to said anchor segment of said first pivot arm and is configured to pivot back and forth along a second arc about a second pivot point, said second pivot point being at said anchor segment of said first pivot arm and being movable therewith along said first arc upon pivoting of said first pivot atm about said first pivot point, wherein the location of said second pivot point of said second pivot arm is adjustably variable relative to said frame by pivoting said first pivot arm about said first pivot point, wherein said resistance mechanism is coupled to said second pivot arm by a coupler having a first end connected to said resistance mechanism and a second end connected to said second pivot arm, such that said resistance mechanism is coupled to said second pivot arm independently of said first pivot arm and resists movement of said second pivot arm about said second pivot point, wherein said first and second pivot points define first and second pivot axes that are parallel to each other, wherein said first arc along which said second pivot point pivots back and forth is oriented towards the user support; and wherein said first arc is oppositely oriented with respect to said second arc.