Abstract:
The present describes a multi-purpose exercise device. The device permits weight lifting in a variety of the positions. The device facilitates the removal and replacement of the weights with ease. The triangular portion of the multi-purpose exercise device allows for maximum weight lifted, and efficiency achieved, in conditioning the exerciser. Additionally, the multi-purpose exercise device may be used in a self-spotting manner.

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION  
       [0001]     1. Field of the Invention  
         [0002]     The purpose of this invention is to  
         [0003]     2. Description of the Art Practices  
         [0004]     U.S. Pat. No. 5,380,258 issued to Hawley, Jr. on Jan. 10, 1995 discloses a rope climbing apparatus comprises a support, a length of rope and a rope accumulator supported by the support for storing a variable length of rope. The accumulator includes a dancer trolley and means for force-loading the dancer trolley to a maximum storage position. A segment of rope is presented to a user of the apparatus so that he can draw rope from the accumulator. Variable drag mechanism supported by the support feeds rope pulled by the user back to the accumulator to replenish the accumulator. The drag mechanism inhibits the feeding of rope to the accumulator unless the rope is pulled with a force sufficient to overcome the force-loading on the accumulator dancer trolley and move the dancer from its maximum storage position. The drag mechanism also controls the rate at which rope is fed to the accumulator in accordance with the magnitude of the accumulator force-loading.  
         [0005]     U.S. Pat. No. 5,989,166 issued to Capizzo, et al. Nov. 23, 1999 describes an adjustable, portable apparatus for assisting weight lifters to safely perform barbell press exercises to muscular failure and assist in a forced repetition is disclosed. The apparatus includes two spaced vertically telescoping stanchions with upper ends for allowing adjustment between a minimum length position and a maximum length position of the stanchions. The apparatus further includes a cantilevered member extending horizontally from each of the stanchion upper ends and a member horizontally interconnecting the cantilevered members which allows adjustment between a minimum width position and a maximum width position of the apparatus. A lifting system is operatively interconnected to the horizontal member and a barbell that allows selectable incremental vertical lifting and lowering distance during exercise. A control system including a safety switch for actuating the lifting system to vertically lift and lower the barbell is provided. A backup safety system is provided.  
         [0006]     Steams in U.S. Pat. No. 6,605,024 issued Aug. 12, 2003 discloses an exercise machine includes a frame designed to rest upon a floor surface; a back rest mounted on the frame; and a foot platform mounted on the frame. At least one of the foot platform and the back rest is movably mounted on the frame in such a manner that a person may rest his back against the back rest and exercise his quadriceps muscles in isolated, closed chain fashion. A resistance device is preferably provided to resist an increase in distance between the user&#39;s hips and the user&#39;s feet due to straightening of the user&#39;s legs at the knees.  
         [0007]     U.S. Pat. No. 6,299,568 issued to Prok Oct. 9, 2001 discusses a modular apparatus comprised of a cage and various components for attaching to the cage for use as exercise equipment is provided. A top member of the cage is connected to a first adjustable member having a first pulley. The first adjustable member may be adjustably fixed to the cage through an intermediate member hollow tube connected to the top member of the cage. The first adjustable member can be part of an overall pulley device which is also attached to the cage. The pulley device is preferably comprised of overlapping upper and lower pulley devices. The overall pulley device may be comprised of a top member having second and third pulleys mounted thereon, a bottom member having a fourth pulley rotatably mounted thereto, and a floating member having fifth and sixth pulleys rotatably mounted thereto. A first cord and a second cord can be provided for the upper and lower pulley devices. A second adjustable member for providing an adjustable foot brace is disclosed. The second adjustable member may be an elongated tube which can be slid in and out of the bottom member of the cage. The second adjustable member may have two pulleys rotatably mounted to it at each end. An adjustable seating device, having flanges, can be connected to a side member of the cage. A “Smith” machine type device can be attached in a modular manner to the cage. Right and left carriages comprised of first and second rollers opposing rollers can be used.  
         [0008]     U.S. Pat. No. 6,632,159 issued to Slattery Oct. 14, 2003 recites an electromechanical device that provides a spot to a weightlifter performing a weightlifting exercise. The device has a metal frame that supports two arms, called spotter arms. The two spotter arms extend out so as to be able to support a barbell. The arms raise and lower on the frame, remaining parallel with the floor and perpendicular to the frame and are powered by a motor driven lead screw. The operation of the motor is controlled by a computer control system. The input to the control system is provided by a load-cell mounted in one of the two spotter arms. When the control system is operating in the spot mode, the load-cell measures the amount of force that is placed on the spotter arm by the barbell held by the weightlifter. The control system then moves the spotter arms in accordance with the amount of force on the load-cell in order to provide a safe spot thereby increasing the effectiveness of the exercise. The load-cell is mounted within a hollow interior of one of the spotter arms. A mechanical assembly that transfers the force of the barbell supported by the arms to the load-cell is also contained within the hollow interior of the spotter arm.  
         [0009]     Habing in U.S. Pat. No. 6,746,385 issued Jun. 8, 2004 discuses an exercise machine has a frame, a seat and a pair of articulated exercise arm assemblies. Each of the exercise arm assemblies is pivotally attached to the frame with a four bar linkage. Handles at the outer extremities of the articulated arm assemblies are gripped by the user to perform the intended exercise. The geometry of the arms and their pivot points is arranged so that the handles of the articulated assemblies follow arcuate paths which converge as the handles are moved forwardly. At a starting position for a press exercise, the handles are approximately in line with the shoulders of the user. As the handles are pushed forwardly against an exercise resistance, they converge inwardly until they are nearly touching when the user&#39;s arms are fully outstretched. The machine may also be used to perform a seated-row exercise, in which case the handles are pulled rearwardly against the exercise resistance.  
         [0010]     United States Published Patent Application 20030134721 to Greenland published 17 Jul. 2003 suggests a An exercise machine provides self spotting for free weights while providing full range motion for the available articulation associated with the free weight. A basic framework provides structure on which a self-spotting mechanism can be slidably attached. Rearwardly-extending arm or arms coupled with articulating engagement of a free weight holder allows the free weights to enjoy a wide range of motion. A horizontal stop provides a rest, abutment, or stop upon which the free weight holders may rest in order to perform self-spotting for the weightlifter. In alternative embodiments of the free weight holders, rearwardly-extending members may either be rigidly affixed to a free weight engager or telescope within the free weight engager itself. In an alternative embodiment of the self-spotting system of the present invention, rear opposing arms may form part of the articulating member allowing forward and backward lateral travel of the free weights. The free weight holders may then have short and fixed rods or posts coupled to the distal ends of the opposing arms. Opposing arms pivot with respect to both a cross member and the articulating joints. The articulating joints allow articulation between the opposing arms and the free weight holders. A transverse rail allows rail hooks which are attached to the free weight holders to attach to the transverse rail such that the free weights may be temporarily attached to the transverse rail. The free weights may either be positioned by such hooks on the transverse rail or rested on the horizontal stop. Other alternative embodiments allow for self-spotting of free weight for generally vertical weightlifting activity.  
         [0011]     Karlstrom in United States Published Patent Application 20040242383 published 2 Dec. 2004 describes a weight machine is used for acceleration movement of heavy weights, and jumping and throwing exercises. The weight machine includes a hydraulic cylinder that will retard movement of the weight under gravity, and will permit free movement against the force of gravity.  
         [0012]     To the extent that the foregoing references are relevant to the present invention, they are herein specifically incorporated by reference. To the extent that the foregoing patents and citations are relevant to the present invention they are herein incorporated by reference. The portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material which is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the United States Patent and Trademark Office patent file or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights whatsoever.  
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION  
       [0013]     The present invention describes an exercise equipment device having 
    an exercise equipment base;     two rear vertical risers connected with the said exercise equipment base;     two exercise equipment forward vertical risers connected with the said exercise equipment base;     an exercise equipment pivot connector connected with the said two forward vertical risers;     an exercise equipment pivot piece triangular region connected with the said exercise equipment pivot connector;     an exercise equipment vertical riser moveable stabilizer slidably connected with each of the said two rear vertical risers;     an exercise equipment pulley attachment connected with the said exercise equipment vertical riser moveable stabilizer and,     a seating region connected with the said exercise equipment base.    
 
     
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS  
       [0022]     The foregoing and other features of the present invention will become apparent to one skilled in the art to which the present invention relates upon consideration of the following description of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:  
         [0023]      FIG. 1  is a perspective from back to front of a piece of exercise equipment according to the invention;  
         [0024]      FIG. 2  is a side view of the piece of exercise equipment with the rear on the left and the front on the right according to  FIG. 1 ;  
         [0025]      FIG. 3  is a rear view of the piece of exercise equipment according to  FIG. 1 ;  
         [0026]      FIG. 4  is a front view of the piece of exercise equipment according to  FIG. 1 ;  
         [0027]      FIG. 5  is a plan view of the piece of exercise equipment according to  FIG. 1 ;  
         [0028]      FIG. 6  is a partial view of a further embodiment according  FIG. 2 .  
         [0029]      FIG. 7  is a plan view a piece of exercise equipment according to the invention;  
         [0030]      FIG. 8  is an alternate embodiment of  FIG. 2   
         [0031]      FIG. 9  is a rear view of the piece of exercise equipment according to  FIG. 1 ; and,  
         [0032]      FIG. 10  is a front view of the piece of exercise equipment according to  FIG. 1 ; 
     
    
       [0033]     With more particular reference to the drawings the following is set forth.  
       DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION  
       [0034]     The present invention relates to a multi-purpose exercise device. The device permits weight lifting in a variety of the positions. The device facilitates the removal and replacement of the weights with ease. The device further is useful for chin-ups, knee raises, and dips.  
         [0035]     As best seen in  FIG. 1  is a piece of exercise equipment  10 . The exercise equipment  10  has a exercise equipment base  12 . The exercise equipment base  12  is conveniently rectangular and may for example be four feet by four feet. The exercise equipment base  12  has an exercise equipment base first leg  14 , an exercise equipment base second leg  16 , an exercise equipment base third leg  18 , and an exercise equipment base fourth leg  20 . The exercise equipment base first leg  14  is bolted to the exercise equipment base second leg  16  and the exercise equipment base third leg  18 . The exercise equipment base second leg  16  is also bolted to the exercise equipment base fourth leg  20 . The exercise equipment base third leg  18  is bolted to the exercise equipment base fourth leg  20 .  
         [0036]     The exercise equipment base first leg  14  and the exercise equipment base fourth leg  20  are in parallel relationship. The exercise equipment base second leg  16  and exercise equipment base third leg  18  are also in a parallel relationship. The exercise equipment base first leg  14  and exercise equipment base fourth leg  20  are conveniently from about three feet to about five feet in length. The exercise equipment base second leg  16  and exercise equipment base third leg  18  are conveniently from about four feet to about six feet in length.  
         [0037]     The materials utilized to form the exercise equipment  10  are, unless otherwise indicated, steel of sufficient strength to meet the demands of use. The materials utilized to form the exercise equipment  10  may be painted. Alternatively, all the parts herein may be made chrome plated or stainless steel.  
         [0038]     A series of four-exercise equipment base diagonals  26  are bolted to the four corners of the exercise equipment base  12 . A series of two exercise equipment rear vertical risers  30  extend upward from the exercise equipment base second leg  16  and exercise equipment base third leg  18 . The two exercise equipment rear vertical risers  30  are located at about one-third of the length of the respective exercise equipment base second leg  16  and exercise equipment base third leg  18 . Each exercise equipment rear vertical riser  30  is conveniently from six feet to eight feet in length.  
         [0039]     Two exercise equipment forward vertical risers  32  extend upward from the exercise equipment base second leg  16  and the exercise equipment base third leg  18  respectively. The two exercise equipment forward vertical risers  32  are located at about one-third of the length of the respective exercise equipment base second leg  16  and exercise equipment base third leg  18 . Each exercise equipment forward vertical riser  32  is conveniently from six feet to eight feet in length.  
         [0040]     An exercise equipment pivot connector  34  is connected to the two exercise equipment forward vertical risers  32 . The exercise equipment pivot connector  34  is generally perpendicular to the exercise equipment forward vertical risers  32 . The exercise equipment pivot connector  34  is located is located between about 40% and 60% of the length of the vertical risers  32 .  
         [0041]     As best seen in  FIG. 2  an exercise equipment pivot piece triangular region  36  is connected with the exercise equipment pivot connector  34 . The exercise equipment pivot piece triangular region  36  pivots or rotates about the exercise equipment pivot connector  34 . The exercise equipment pivot piece triangular region  36  has an exercise equipment pivot piece triangular region  36   a , an exercise equipment pivot piece triangular region  36   b , and an exercise equipment pivot piece triangular region  36   c.    
         [0042]     The exercise equipment pivot piece triangular region  36   a  is from about two and one half to four feet in length. The exercise equipment pivot piece triangular region  36   b  is from about three to five feet in length. The exercise equipment pivot piece triangular region  36   c  is about three to five feet in length.  
         [0043]     Desirably the angle (φ) made by the junction of the said first exercise equipment pivot piece leg  36   a  and said third exercise equipment pivot piece leg  36   c  is between 55 degrees and 65 degrees. The angle made by the junction of the said first exercise equipment pivot piece leg  36   a  and said second exercise equipment pivot piece leg  36   b  is between 70 degrees and 85 degrees. The angle made by the junction of the first exercise equipment pivot piece leg  36   b  and the third exercise equipment pivot piece leg  36   c  is between 35 degrees and 45 degrees.  
         [0044]     A pair of exercise equipment pivot piece triangular region stabilizers  37  are connected at one end hereof with third exercise equipment pivot piece leg  36   c . The opposite end of the exercise equipment pivot piece triangular region stabilizers  37  are connected to the exercise equipment pivot connector  34 .  
         [0045]     An exercise equipment first cross connector  38  extends between the two exercise equipment forward vertical risers  32  at the opposite end of the of exercise equipment forward vertical risers  32  from the exercise equipment base  12 . The exercise equipment first cross connector  38  is connected with each exercise equipment forward vertical riser  32  by conventional nuts, bolts, and washers.  
         [0046]     An exercise equipment second cross connector  40  is located between the two exercise equipment rear vertical risers  30  at the opposite end of the of exercise equipment rear vertical risers  30  from the exercise equipment base  12 . The exercise equipment second cross connector  40  is connected with each exercise equipment rear vertical riser  30  by conventional nuts, bolts, and washers.  
         [0047]     As best seen in  FIG. 3  and  FIG. 4  is an exercise equipment pulley attachment  44 . The exercise equipment pulley attachment  44  is connected to the exercise equipment second cross connector  40 . The exercise equipment pulley attachment  44  is connected to the exercise equipment second cross connector  40  by conventional nuts, bolts, and washers. The exercise equipment second cross connector  40  may be fixed in position or permitted to have lateral movement.  
         [0048]     An exercise equipment vertical riser moveable stabilizer  46  is located between the two exercise equipment rear vertical risers  30 . The exercise equipment vertical riser moveable stabilizer  46  is in a generally perpendicular relationship to the two exercise equipment rear vertical risers  30 . An exercise equipment cable attachment  48  is connected with the exercise equipment vertical riser moveable stabilizer  46 .  
         [0049]     An exercise equipment vertical riser channel  50  is located in each of exercise equipment rear vertical risers  30  to receive the ends of the exercise equipment vertical riser moveable stabilizer  46 . The two exercise equipment vertical riser channels  50  are directly opposite one another.  
         [0050]     The exercise equipment vertical riser moveable stabilizer  46  is free to move vertically within the two exercise equipment vertical riser channels  50  of the respective exercise equipment rear vertical risers  30 . For convenience, in a exercise equipment rear vertical risers  30  and exercise equipment forward vertical risers  32  both have a channel  50  in order to reduce stock keeping units, e.g. the exercise equipment rear vertical risers  30  and the exercise equipment forward vertical risers  32  may be identical.  
         [0051]     A pair of exercise equipment horizontal stabilizers  52  extend between and are connected to each exercise equipment rear vertical risers  30  and each exercise equipment forward vertical riser  32 . The pair of exercise equipment horizontal stabilizers  52  are secured by nuts, bolts, and washers to the respective exercise equipment rear vertical risers  30  and the exercise equipment forward vertical risers  32 . The pair of exercise equipment horizontal stabilizers  52  aid in the stability of the exercise equipment  10 .  
         [0052]     A pair of exercise equipment upper frame pieces  60  extend perpendicularly from each exercise equipment rear vertical risers  30 . The pair of exercise equipment upper frame pieces  60  are secured by nuts, bolts, and washers to the respective exercise equipment rear vertical risers  30 . The pair of exercise equipment upper frame pieces  60  are also fastened to each exercise equipment forward vertical risers  32  and are secured by nuts, bolts, and washers to the respective exercise equipment forward vertical risers  32 .  
         [0053]     An exercise equipment upper frame cylindrical cross bar  64  is located at the end of the pair of exercise equipment upper frame pieces  60  at the opposite end from the exercise equipment forward vertical risers  32 . The exercise equipment upper frame cylindrical cross bar  64  is a cylindrical metal bar that may be utilized as handhold for chin ups. The exercise equipment upper frame cylindrical cross bar  64  is fixed with nuts and bolts and washers to each side of the pair of exercise equipment upper frame pieces  60 . The exercise equipment upper frame cylindrical cross bar  64  may also be placed through openings in the pair of exercise equipment upper frame pieces  60  (not shown).  
         [0054]     A dip station  66  is attached between one of the exercise equipment rear vertical risers  30  and one the forward vertical risers  32 . The dip station  66  may be fixed in relation to height from the floor or attached in a way so as to be varied in height from the floor.  
         [0055]     A pair of exercise equipment base extensions  68  is best seen in FIG.  2 . The exercise equipment base extension  68  is connected with the exercise equipment base fourth leg  20  by conventional nuts, bolts, and washers. The two exercise equipment base extensions  68  are in a parallel relationship to one another.  
         [0056]     Also as seen in  FIG. 2  is an exercise equipment base extension cross piece  74 . The exercise equipment base extension cross piece  74  is connected with each exercise equipment base extension  68  at the end opposite the exercise equipment base fourth leg  20  by conventional nuts, bolts, and washers.  
         [0057]     An exercise equipment base extension cross piece riser  80  extends upward from the exercise equipment base extension cross piece  74 . The exercise equipment base extension cross piece riser  80  is a pedestal for an exercise equipment seat  84 . The exercise equipment base extension cross piece riser  80  is approximately one to two feet in length and may be made to be adjustable.  
         [0058]     The exercise equipment seat  84  is any conventional seat that is suitable for a weight lifting exercise. The exercise equipment base extension cross piece riser  80  is located centrally on the exercise equipment base extension cross piece  74  and extends perpendicularly therefrom. The connection of the exercise equipment base extension cross piece  74  to the exercise equipment base extension cross piece riser  80  and the exercise equipment base extension cross piece riser  80  to the exercise equipment seat  84  is by conventional nuts, bolts, and washers.  
         [0059]     A seat brace  84   a  is connected at one end to the exercise equipment base extension cross piece riser  80 . The opposite end of the seat brace  84   a  is connected to the exercise equipment base fourth leg  20 . An exercise equipment pivot piece support receiver  86  is fixed to the seat brace  84   a . The exercise equipment pivot piece support receiver  86  is adapted to permit insertion of the exercise equipment pivot piece support  36   d  therein.  
         [0060]     A hold down belt  88  is connected with the underside exercise equipment seat  84 . The hold down belt  88  may be in two pieces with each connected with the underside exercise equipment seat  84 . Alternatively, hold down belt  88  may be of a unitary construction and slipped through a loop located on the underside exercise equipment seat  84 . The hold down belt  88  is utilized to hold a seated user of the exercise equipment  10  in place on the exercise equipment seat  84 .  
         [0061]     An exercise equipment pivot piece foot rod  116  extends through an opening in the apex formed at the juncture of the first exercise equipment pivot piece leg  36   a  and the second exercise equipment pivot piece leg  36   b . The exercise equipment pivot piece foot rod  116  is typically cylindrical in shape. One or more weights, as later described, may be placed on the exercise equipment pivot piece foot rod  116 . The exercise equipment pivot piece foot rod  116  is conveniently of a sufficient length that it will contact the two closest exercise equipment base diagonals  26 . In this manner the exercise equipment pivot piece foot rod  116  will not move past the two closest exercise equipment base diagonals  26 .  
         [0062]     A pair of exercise equipment pivot piece iron shoes  118  are mounted on the exercise equipment pivot piece foot rod  116 . The exercise equipment pivot piece iron shoes  118  are located on opposite sides of the second exercise equipment pivot piece leg  36   b . The exercise equipment pivot piece iron shoes  118  are in a parallel relationship to one another.  
         [0063]     An exercise equipment hand piece  122  extends through an opening in the apex formed at the juncture of the second exercise equipment pivot piece leg  36   b  and the third exercise equipment pivot piece leg  36   c . The exercise equipment hand piece  122  is conveniently of sufficient length to permit a variety of exercises.  
         [0064]     An exercise equipment pivot piece support  36   d  is rotatably connected with the second exercise equipment pivot piece leg  36   b . An exercise equipment pivot piece lock  36   e  is fixed to second exercise equipment pivot piece leg  36   b . The exercise equipment pivot piece lock  36   e  secures the exercise equipment pivot piece support  36   d  from free rotation  
         [0065]     An exercise equipment U-bolt  120  extends through the third exercise equipment pivot piece leg  36   c  such that the U of the exercise equipment U-bolt  120  faces away from the interior of the exercise equipment pivot piece triangular region  36  and is disposed in a parallel relationship to the two exercise equipment forward vertical risers  32 .  
         [0066]     An exercise equipment pulley cable  124  is connected with the exercise equipment cable attachment  48 . The exercise equipment pulley cable  124  is passed upward through the exercise equipment pulley attachment  44 . The opposite end of the exercise equipment pulley cable  124  is permanently connected with an exercise equipment cable hook  126 .  
         [0067]     The exercise equipment pulley cable hook  126  is connectable with the exercise equipment U-bolt  120 . In this manner the exercise equipment pulley cable  124  may be detachably connected from the exercise equipment pivot piece triangular region  36 . Alternatively, the exercise equipment pulley cable  124  may be permanently connected to the exercise equipment U-bolt  120  and detachably connected to the exercise equipment cable attachment  48 .  
         [0068]     As best seen in  FIG. 2 , is an exercise equipment triangular region handhold  134 . The exercise equipment triangular region handhold  134  is connected between the second exercise equipment pivot piece triangular region  36   b  and the third exercise equipment pivot piece leg  36   c  affixed to the first exercise equipment pivot piece leg  36   a . The exercise equipment triangular region handhold  134  permits movement of the exercise equipment pivot piece triangular region  36  from a standing position on seat  84 . The exercise equipment triangular region handhold  134  facilitates detachment of the exercise equipment pulley cable hook  126  from the exercise equipment U-bolt  120 .  
         [0069]     An exercise equipment downrod  150  is connected to the exercise equipment vertical riser moveable stabilizer  46 . The exercise equipment downrod  150  is vertically disposed between the exercise equipment rear vertical risers  30 . The exercise equipment downrod  150  has one or more openings along its length. The openings in the exercise equipment downrod  150  permit one or more weight extender pieces  156  to be inserted through the openings in the exercise equipment downrod  150 .  
         [0070]     One or more weights  160  may be placed on the weight extender pieces  156  to vary the weight resistance during the use of the exercise equipment  10 . Alternatively, the weights used herein may be the stacking type appropriately affixed to the exercise equipment downrod  150 .  
         [0071]     In one aspect of use a person desiring exercise is seated on the exercise equipment seat  84 . The hold down belt  88  may be fastened around the person desiring exercise. With the desired amount of weights  160  placed on the weight extender pieces  156  the person desiring exercise will grip the exercise equipment hand piece  122  with the hands and pull downward on the exercise equipment hand piece  122  thus moving the  124  and lifting the weights  160 .  
         [0072]     In a second aspect of use a person desiring exercise may use the feet to raise the weights  160  by placing the feet on the exercise equipment pivot piece iron shoes  118  and pressing toward the two exercise equipment forward vertical risers  32 . The exercise equipment pivot piece foot rod  116  being of a sufficient length will contact the frontal exercise equipment base diagonals  26  thereby limiting the downward motion of the exercise equipment pivot piece foot rod  116 .  
         [0073]     In a third aspect of use a person desiring exercise may disconnect the exercise equipment pulley cable  124  by raising the exercise equipment triangular region handhold  134  a sufficient distance to obtain slack in the exercise equipment pulley cable  124 . The exercise equipment pulley cable hook  126  may then be moved away from the exercise equipment U-bolt  120 . A balanced load of weights may be placed on the exercise equipment pivot piece foot rod  116  and used for low bar lifts from a standing position behind the seat  84 . The exercise equipment pivot piece support receiver  86  may be used to retain the exercise equipment pivot piece support  36   d  in a position facilitating handling of the exercise equipment pivot piece triangular region exercise equipment pivot piece support  36   d.    
         [0074]     In a fourth aspect of use a person desiring exercise may do chin-ups by gripping the exercise equipment upper frame cylindrical cross bar exercise equipment upper frame cylindrical cross bar  64 . The exercise equipment base diagonal  26  attached to the exercise equipment rear vertical risers  30  may be used as a foot rest while doing chin-ups.  
         [0075]     From the above description of the invention, those skilled in the art will perceive improvements, changes and modifications. Such improvements, changes and modifications within the skill of the art are intended to be covered by the appended claims.