Compact weight bench with lifting assistance

Abstract

Weight bench having a frame that rests on the floor, a seat mounted on the frame, a backrest pivotally mounted on the frame to the rear of the seat for movement between horizontal, inclined, and declined positions relative to the seat, a plurality of resilient elements which can be selectively connected between the backrest and the frame for lifting the backrest toward the inclined position, a swinging arm pivotally mounted to the frame in front of the seat for movement between raised and lowered positions, a weight bar extending laterally from a free end of the swinging arm for engagement by the legs of a person doing leg exercises, a handle attached to the swinging arm for engagement by the hands of a person sitting on the seat for doing upper body and arm exercises, and weights stored in holders attached to the frame for attachment to the weight bar and for manual use in doing exercises that do not involve the weight bar.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of Invention[0002]This invention pertains generally to exercise and fitness equipment and, more particularly, to a compact weight bench which provides lifting assistance in doing stomach, back, and leg exercises.[0003]2. Related Art[0004]Exercise machines of the type commonly known as weight benches have been heretofore been provided for exercising the upper body and arms and / or the legs. Such machines tend to be somewhat complex and bulky because they generally have separate bars and weights for the upper body and arms and for the legs.OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0005]It is, in general, an object of the invention to provide a new and improved weight bench.[0006]Another object of the invention is to provide a weight bench of the above character which overcomes the limitations and disadvantages of the prior art.[0007]These and other objects are achieved in accordance with the invention by providing a weight bench having a frame that ...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]These and other objects are achieved in accordance with the invention by providing a weight bench having a frame that rests on the floor, a seat mounted on the frame, a backrest pivotally mounted on the frame to the rear of the seat for movement between horizontal, inclined, and declined positions relative to the seat, a plurality of resilient elements which can be selectively connected between the backrest and the frame for lifting the backrest toward the inclined position, a swinging arm pivotally ...

Problems solved by technology

Such machines tend to be somewhat complex and bulky because they generally have separate bars and weights for the upper body and arms and for the legs.

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