Patent ID: 7780585

Claim:
A machine for exercising the abdominal muscle group comprising: a. two rectangular shaped flat plates, each having a plurality of holes going through said plate that are aligned parallel to each other, b. two cup shaped support pads, each mounted to said first rectangular shaped flat plate, for supporting the elbows of a human while using said machine, c. two cup shaped support pads, each mounted to said second rectangular shaped flat plate, for supporting the knees of a human while using said machine, d. a plurality of elongated rods, each having a diameter that is slightly smaller than diameters of said holes of said rectangular shaped flat plates, for placement through said holes of said rectangular shaped flat plates and also allowing a sliding movement between said rectangular shaped flat plates and said elongated rods, e. a center rod that has a circular cross section and a length of at least twelve inches, f. a plurality of vertical support legs, each at least six inches in length and attached to said center rod, for use in elevating said center support rod off the ground, and g. a plurality of bearings, each having a first hole for concentric alignment with said center rod and a second hole for concentric alignment with said elongated rods.