Patent ID: 7591764

Claim:
An exercise apparatus, comprising: a base; a frame extending up from the base; a support member coupled to a top portion of the frame, extending forward from the frame along an axis; a forward-ascending bench, comprising: a torso support section to support a user's torso, pivotally coupled to the support member, and configured for limited angular rotation about the axis; left and right leg support sections, pivotally coupled to the torso support section, to support at least the user's thighs and pivot up or down based on movement of the user's legs; left and right wing sections extending from opposite sides of the torso support section; a coupling member extending forward from the base, and adapted to interchangeably couple with an exercise module; and a resistance mechanism mounted to the frame to provide a first resistance for the exercise module and a second resistance against movement of the left and right leg support sections.