An apparatus for exercising the calf muscles defined by a framework in which a top extremity thereof is provided with a pair of horizontally extending arms pivoted to a pair of top frame members interconnected and capable of rotation, shoulder pads disposed on the bottom face of these rods at extremities remote from the pivot point, a rigidifying cross brace provided with an opening through which a vertically extending rod is adjustably pinned. This rod traverses through a plurality of weights whose magnitude is selectable and substantially beneath the shoulder pads there is provided on the floor a toe support so that one's toes while standing thereon allows the heel to extend out into space. The exercise is performed by flexing the arch and standing on one's toes which provides tension to the calf muscle.
This invention relates to a multi-purpose exercise bench. The bench has been described showing the essential parts which comprise a frame, a pulley system attachment, a seat adjusting assembly, and a seated row/curl attachment. The improvements comprise a carriage for the pulley system attachment, a seat adjusting sleeve assembly which slides through the midsection of the frame, and a seated row/curl attachment which is adjusted onto the seat adjusting sleeve assembly and the pulley system attachment.
An exercising machine with a direct drive to the weight stack is described. It comprises a support frame having a seat to accommodate a user person. A weight stack is provided and has a plurality of predetermined weight elements which are guidingly connected to a pivoting support platform. Restraining guide rods are secured to the pivoting support platform to permit the weight elements to be displaced therealong in a predetermined stack form. An elongated carrier rod extends freely through the weight stack and has a plurality of attachment holes along a prescribed length thereof. A connecting pin secures a selected one of the weight elements to one of the attachment holes of the carrier rod to form the predetermined stack. A pivotal connecting linkage is secured to the carrier rod and to a pivoting exercising frame engageable by a user person to perform an exercise. The predetermined stack is displaced along the restraining guide rods during a pivoting displacement of the pivoting exercising frame while the pivoting support platform and pivotal connecting linkage pivot whereby to accommodate an arcuate displacement of the rear end portion of the pivoting exercising frame when displaced about a pivotal connection.
A leg exercise device is provided which is especially useful for developing the lower leg muscles associated with the calf. The device is defined by a base support connected to a pair of upwardly extending tubular handlebars. A weight carriage is slidably mounted on the handlebars in a manner that allows a seated exerciser to place his foot under the carriage and uplift the carriage by lifting the front of his foot. A pair of weight bars are also connected to the weight carriage in order to slidably accommodate a standard set of weights. The device discloses an upper leg exerciser in which an upper bar assembly is attached to the front of the weight carriage and the handlebars are pivotally connected to the base support. An exerciser sits in front of the device, and adjusts the handlebars close to the top of his knees. When the knees are raised, the weight carriage slides up the handlebars.
Exercise apparatus for strengthening the legs and hips of a user. A weight carrying pivot arm rides up and down a pivotable mast when the user squats and rises, causing the resistance of the apparatus to increase as the user approaches a standing position. An optional toe plate may be added to allow exercise of ankle and foot structures.
Exercise apparatus for strengthening the legs and hips of a user. A weight carrying pivot arm rides up and down a pivotable mast when the user squats and rises, causing the resistance of the apparatus to increase as the user approaches a standing position. An optional toe plate may be added to allow exercise of ankle and foot structures.
