Patent ID: 8029423

Claim:
An apparatus for performing isometric exercises comprising: a frame having a base and a sidewall joined to the base, the base having an exercise platform for supporting a user's body; a restraint arm assembly connected to the frame, the restraint assembly including: a swing arm pivotally connected to the base; a restraint arm carried by the swing arm and positionable above the exercise platform to inhibit movement of a portion of the user's body so as to allow the user to perform isometric exercises; an indexing assembly for fixing the swing aim in a predetermined angular position selected from a set of discrete angular positions relative to the base; and at least one limb restraint accessory positionable at predetermined locations along the base for inhibiting movement of the user's limb so as to allow the user to perform isometric exercises; the base including a plurality of slots defined into the outer margins of the base, each slot being disposed at one of the predetermined locations and configured to receive a portion of the at least one limb restraint accessory therein; the at least one limb restraint accessory including: a connector arm having a first end and a second end for insertion into one of the plurality of slots; and a retaining member supported on the first end of the connector arm for restraining a portion of the user's limb.