Patent ID: 7614985

Claim:
An exercise device comprising: a frame; a body extension mechanism including: a press plate mechanism comprising a foot press plate and a four-bar linkage, the press plate mechanism operably connected to the frame; the four-bar linkage including a top link, a front link pivotally connected to the top link, and a rear link pivotally connected to the top link; the foot press plate connected to the top link; the rear link pivotally connected to the top link rearward the pivotal connection of the front link to the top link; the foot press plate connected to the top link rearward the pivotal connection of the rear link to the top link; a seat structure positioned rearward of the press plate mechanism and including a seat and a back support, the back support being pivotally connected with the frame; and a transfer link including a first end and a second end, the first end being operably connected with the press plate mechanism, and the second end being operably connected with the back support so that movement of the press plate mechanism is coordinated with movement of the back support.