Patent ID: 7402127

Claim:
A method of exercising comprising: securing an exercise device to a weight training machine via a securing device, the exercise device comprising an elongated base member, one or more linear tracks on a topside of the elongated base member, a slidable body having a locking means for retaining the slidable body in a predetermined position within the one or more linear tracks, and a pole attached to the slidable body via one or more attaching means, wherein the one or more linear tracks form a substantially straight line substantially perpendicular to end walls of the elongated base, an “x” shape on the topside of the elongated base member, a “v” shape on the topside of the elongated base member, or a combination thereof, positioning an individual on the exercise device on the weight training machine, and performing an exercise movement as directed for the weight training machine while also gripping the pole and moving groups of muscles while retaining hold of the pole with at least one hand.