Patent ID: 8047968

Claim:
An apparatus permitting a user to perform a simulated climbing and full body exercise, comprising: a frame having a base frame and a front upright; a frame pivot mechanism comprising a framebar having a rear end pivotally connected to the base frame at a pivot point and having a front end having means for height adjustable connection to said front upright; a lever arm positioned in association with said frame configured to be engaged by the rider's left hand; a foot platform positioned in association with said frame configured to be engaged by the rider's left foot; a lever arm positioned in association with said frame configured to be engaged by the rider's right hand; a foot platform positioned in association with said frame configured to be engaged by the rider's right foot; each said lever arm configured to engage said foot platform such that movement of said lever arm initiates movement of said foot platform and; each said left or right lever arm and each said left or right foot platform configured such that movement of each said left lever arm or left foot platform initiates movement of said right lever arm or said right foot platform and; wherein said frame pivot mechanism; said lever arms and; said foot platforms are configured to rotate about said pivot point and; whereby said lever arms and said foot platforms can be moved through a variable angle to place the operator's body in a position angled away from said frame, said lever arms and said foot platforms permitting the operator to be supported by hanging from the hands and engaging the foot platforms by the feet.