Patent ID: 7220221

Claim:
An exercise device comprising: a frame; a body extension mechanism including: a press plate mechanism comprising a four-bar linkage, the press plate mechanism operably connected to the frame; a seat structure having a seat and a back support, the back support being pivotally connected with the frame; and a transfer link having 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; and the press plate mechanism includes: at least one link pivotally connected with the frame; a top link having a front top link portion, a rear top link portion, and an upper portion; a plate connected with the front top link portion, the front link pivotally connected with the frame; and a rear link pivotally connected with the rear top link portion, the rear link pivotally connected with the frame rearwardly of the front link; and wherein said top link, frame, and near link form the four-bar linkage.