JP6688904B2 - Exercise equipment - Google Patents

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to exercise devices, and more particularly to a multipurpose exercise bench and foot connection cradle.

Discussion of Related Art The prior art is flooded with athletic devices to allow the user to perform many different exercises. In many cases, exercise devices are torso, central, middle, rectus abdominal, transversus abdominis, lumbar back, internal oblique, external oblique, latissimus dorsi, anterior serratus, posterior serratus, spine. It is desirable to allow a number of different exercises to train many muscle groups such as the standing muscles, the external intercostal muscles, the gluteus maximus, and the gluteus medius muscles. However, any athletic device that has traditionally been shown to allow the exercise of many of these muscle groups is relatively bulky, difficult to transport, store and use.

  Therefore, there is a need for a device that allows all of these muscle groups to be trained by varying the height, angle, and rotation of its various components. Such required devices are relatively compact when folded into a stowed position to facilitate transport and storage. Such required invention is also relatively inexpensive to manufacture and easy to set up, reconfigure, and use. The present invention achieves these objectives.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The device is an exercise device for use by a person on a supporting surface such as a floor. The foot connecting base includes a bottom plate pivotally fixed to the rear plate by a hinge. The rear plate includes a central pivot pivotally fixed to the bottom side of the tread. The rotating hinge preferably includes a selectively adjustable tightening knob suitable for locking the rotational position of the back plate with the bottom plate and the tread plate.

  The tread has a shin engaging mechanism extending away from the upper side for engaging the shin of the person while the person's foot abuts the upper side of the tread or at least one cushion affixed thereto. . The shin engagement mechanism includes a pair of U-shaped shin pads that project laterally therefrom.

  The bottom plate and the tread plate preferably further include a rotation locking mechanism suitable for selectively locking the relative rotational position between the bottom plate and the tread plate. The bottom plate further includes a weight rod projecting upwardly therefrom and adapted to receive at least one annular weight thereon. Alternatively, a door or other heavy object may be engaged with the weight rod or bottom plate to maintain the bottom plate on the support surface.

  The foot attachment cradle further comprises a first receptacle and the exercise apparatus further comprises a lower bench. The lower bench comprises an elongated lower shaft having a distal end and a proximal end suitable for engaging the first receiver of the foot attachment cradle.

  In one embodiment, each of the two rigid distal legs is secured to the lower shaft distal end in a rotating leg mount. The distal leg is alignable with the lower shaft and is positionable between a storage position adjacent thereto and an extended position extending beyond the distal end of the lower shaft. The rotary leg mount includes a rotary lock suitable for selectively locking the relative rotational position of the leg and lower shaft. Each leg preferably terminates at its distal end with a surface grip. Thus, the height and angle of the foot attachment cradle and lower bench may be selected for movement while the proximal end of the lower shaft and surface grip of each leg abut the support surface.

  The first embodiment of the distal legs also includes, at the proximal end of each distal leg, the distal legs pivoting laterally outwardly from the distal end of the lower shaft. It may also include a vertical axis suitable for enabling The vertical pivot is captured within the pivot housing, which may further include a plurality of pin stops. In such an embodiment, the proximal end of each leg is further adapted to engage one of a plurality of pin stops on the pivot housing to selectively lock the pivot position of the leg relative to the lower shaft. Includes spring biased pins.

  In a second and preferred embodiment of the inventive leg, the pair of legs take the form of a single T-shaped leg having a main axis and two laterally projecting axes. The axle traverses the proximal end of the T-leg and the pivot opening of the second pivot housing. The pivot housing further includes at least one lock plate therethrough through which a lock pin engages with any one of a plurality of pin stops to selectively lock the relative rotational position of the T-leg and lower shaft. . The distal end of the lower shaft and the first receiver of the foot connecting cradle may include a pin locking mechanism so that the locking pin secures the foot connecting cradle to the distal end of the lower shaft. May be used selectively.

  The proximal end of the lower shaft of the lower bench further includes a second receiver for engaging the upper bench. The extended upper shaft has a distal end and a proximal end suitable for engaging a second receiver on the lower shaft. The at least one proximal leg includes at least one distal leg such that the at least one proximal leg may extend beyond the proximal end of the upper shaft when the at least one proximal leg is in its extended position. Exactly the same as either the first or the second embodiment of the section, except that it is fixed to the proximal end of the upper shaft with a rotating leg mount at its proximal end. . Each proximal leg terminates at its distal end with a surface grip.

  In such an embodiment, the distal end of the upper shaft and the second receiver of the lower shaft are used for locking pins to selectively secure the proximal end of the lower shaft to the distal end of the upper shaft. A second pin lock mechanism is included, as may be included.

  The upper side of the upper shaft includes a track over which the bench carriage slides between the proximal and distal ends of the upper shaft. The bench truck includes at least one cushion on its upper side, a pair of laterally extending handles, and at least a first pair of wheels that engage the truck. The bench dolly may further include a lumbar support cushion extending away from its distal side.

  The truck preferably includes a plurality of locking openings and the bench carriage includes pin openings. Thus, the bench carriage can be fixed in position with respect to the truck by inserting the lock pin through the pin opening in the bench carriage and one of the locking openings in the truck. The truck further includes at least one pair of wheel notches, the bench carriage extending through the truck of the upper axle and terminating at a second pair of wheels engaging the inner surface of the upper axle. Contains. Thus, the bench carriage can be removed from the upper bench when the second pair of wheels are aligned with the notches.

  The third pair of wheels preferably extends beyond the proximal end of the upper shaft. The foot attachment platform in such an embodiment includes a pull handle formed at the distal end of the bottom plate. Thus, with the proximal and distal legs each in their retracted position, the pull handle of the foot attachment cradle causes the device to roll along the bearing surface on the third pair of wheels. It may be lifted and pulled. Similarly, the distal end of the lower shaft also carries one of the pull handles so that the device may be rolled along the bearing surface even if the foot attachment cradle is removed from the lower shaft. May be included.

  Auxiliary benches may be attached to the upper and lower benches by removing the bench carriage and optionally the foot attachment cradle. The auxiliary bench may be selectively attached to the upper and lower benches or to the truck in a pair of mechanical fasteners. An optional seat attachment may be selectively secured to the distal end of the auxiliary bench. Thus, by positioning the proximal and distal legs in their various positions, the auxiliary bench may be tilted back, tilted, or leveled.

  The device offers a variety of adjustments in height, angle, and rotation of various components of the device, including torso, center, middle, rectus abdominal muscles, transverse abdominal muscles, lumbar back, internal obliques, and external obliques. Allows the exercise of muscles, latissimus dorsi, anterior serratus muscle, inferior serratus muscle, erector spinae, external intercostal muscles, gluteus maximus and gluteus medius muscles. The device is relatively compact when folded into a stored position for ease of transportation and storage, is relatively inexpensive to manufacture, and is easy to set up, reconfigure, and use. Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following more detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which illustrate, by way of example, the principles of the invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an inventive foot attachment cradle, shown for use by an exerciser. FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of the foot connection mount as shown in FIG. 1, but without weights attached to it. FIG. 8 is a rear perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the foot attachment cradle of the invention. Figure 3 shows a first embodiment of the leg of the invention of Figure 3 with an additional lower bench assembly shown with one shin pad omitted for clarity of illustration of the shin pad alignment mechanism. It is a perspective view. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the rotary leg mount of FIG. 4 with a part cut away to show the lock plate and pin formation. FIG. 7 is a partial perspective view of the distal end of the lower shaft of the lower bench. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of FIG. 4 with an added upper bench and further showing a second embodiment of the legs of the invention. FIG. 7 is a partial perspective view of the proximal end of the upper bench. 8 is a perspective view of the invention of FIG. 7 shown as being used by an exerciser in a first configuration. FIG. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the invention of FIG. 7 shown to be used by a person exercising by rotating the foot attachment cradle 90 degrees. FIG. 5 is a plan view of the invention showing the legs in a fully retracted position. FIG. 6 is a side view showing the invention moved from a first configuration to a second configuration with removal of the bench dolly and its replacement with a long bench. It is a side view of the invention in the second configuration and with the foot connection mount removed. FIG. 9 is a side view of the invention showing the proximal leg in the fully extended position with the distal leg at approximately 90 degrees to the bench. FIG. 6 is a side view of the invention showing the distal leg in a fully extended position with the proximal leg at approximately 90 degrees to the bench and further showing the backrest as attached to the bench. FIG. 4 is a plan view of the invention having a first embodiment of the legs and showing the legs angled apart from the bench. FIG. 13B is a plan view of the invention as shown in FIG. 13A showing the legs further angled away from the bench.

Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiments The illustrated embodiments of the invention are described below. The following description provides specific details for a thorough understanding of, and enabling description for, these embodiments. Those skilled in the art will understand that the invention may be practiced without such details. In other instances, well-known structures and functions have not been shown or described in detail to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the description of the embodiments.

  Throughout the description and claims, the terms "comprise," "comprising," and the like, as opposed to the exclusive or exhaustive meaning, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Should be construed in the meaning of "inclusive," including, but not limited to, the following. The use of the singular or plural includes the plural or singular, respectively. In addition, the terms "herein," "above," "below," and like terms, as used in this application, shall refer to this application in its entirety and may refer to any particular part of this application. Not mentioned. When a claim uses the term "or" in connection with a list of two or more items, the term is one of the following terms: any of the items in the list, all of the items in the list, and within the list. Covers all interpretations of any combination of items. When the term "each" is used to refer to a component introduced above as being numerically at least one, the term "each" does not necessarily imply more than one component. However, a singular component can also be meant.

  1-3 show an exercise device 10 for use by a person 20 on a support surface 15 such as a floor. The foot connection cradle 30 comprises a rigid, preferably metallic, bottom plate 40 that is pivotally secured to a rigid, preferably metallic, rear plate 50 by a hinge 60. The back plate 50 includes a central pivot 55 that is pivotally secured to a bottom side 72 of a rigid, preferably metal tread 70. The rotating hinge 60 preferably includes a selectively adjustable tightening knob 65 (FIG. 2) suitable for frictionally fixing the rotational position of the back plate 50 and the tread 70 relative to the bottom plate 40. In one embodiment, the radially aligned serrated teeth (not shown) within the rotary hinge 60 as known in the art provide for individual angular adjustment of the tread 70 with the bottom plate 40 in increments of 8 to 10 degrees. I will provide a. Therefore, the rotational positions of the rear plate 50 and the step plate 70 with respect to the bottom plate 40 may be selectively set when desired by the person 20.

  The tread 70 extends in a direction that extends away from the upper side 78 of the person 20 for engaging the shin 22 of the person 20 while the person's foot 24 abuts the upper side 78 of the tread 70 or a cushion 79 affixed thereto. It has an engagement mechanism 80. The shin engagement mechanism 80 includes a pair of U-shaped shin pads 82 that project laterally therefrom (FIG. 4, one of the shin pads 82 omitted for clarity). Optionally, the cushioned shin pad 82 adjustably moves the shin pad 84 towards or away from the tread 70 by a dolly moving mechanism 86, which may include a threaded rod 88 and a rotation knob 89. Alternatively, it may be fixed on another similar mechanism for moving the pair of shin pads 82 up and down with respect to the footboard 70.

  The bottom plate 40 and the tread plate 70 preferably further include a rotation lock mechanism 90 suitable for selectively locking the relative rotational position between the bottom plate 40 and the tread plate 70. The rotation lock mechanism 90 is fixed to, for example, a plurality of lock openings 92 each arranged at a common distance D from the central pivot 55 and the footboard 72, and a pin 96 is attached to one of the lock openings 92. It may also include a release lever 94 and a pin 96 formation that is biased to bias. Therefore, pulling the release lever 94 upward allows the pin 96 to be pulled out from the locking opening 92, and the footboard 70 to rotate with respect to the rear plate 50 about the pivot 55. The release lever 94 may be set to a fully retracted position (not shown) if desired so that the footboard 70 is free to rotate on the backboard 50 during exercise.

  The bottom plate 40 preferably further includes a weight rod 49 (FIG. 1) projecting upwardly therefrom and adapted to receive at least one annular weight 16 thereon. Alternatively, a door or other heavy object (not shown) may be engaged with the weight rod 49 or the bottom plate 40 to maintain the bottom plate 40 on the support surface 15. The weight rod 49 may be pivoted downward to align with the bottom plate 40 if desired (FIG. 4).

  The foot attachment cradle 30 preferably further comprises a first receptacle 100, and the exercise apparatus 10 further preferably comprises a lower bench 110 (FIG. 4). The lower bench is a rigid, preferably metallic, elongated extension having a distal end 128 and a proximal end 122 adapted to engage the first receptacle 100 of the foot attachment cradle 30. A lower shaft 120 is provided.

  In one embodiment, each of the two rigid distal legs 130 is secured to the distal end 128 of the lower shaft 120 at the rotating leg mount 140 (FIGS. 4-6 and 13A-13C). Distal leg 130 is aligned with lower shaft 120 and is in a retracted position 150 (FIG. 13C) adjacent thereto and an extended position 160 (FIG. 12D) extending beyond distal end 128 of lower shaft 120. Can be positioned between. Rotation leg mount 140 includes a rotation lock 142 suitable for selectively locking the relative rotational position of leg 130 and lower shaft 120. Each leg 130 preferably terminates at its distal end 138 with a surface grip 139. Therefore, while the proximal end 122 of the lower shaft 120 and the surface grip 139 of each leg 130 are in contact with the support surface 15, the heights and angles of the foot connecting base 30 and the lower bench 110 perform movement. It may be selected.

  The rotation lock 142 of the rotating leg mount 140, the first embodiment of the legs 130, includes an axle 144 (FIG. 5) secured between the proximal ends 132 of each leg 130. The axle 144 has a lock plate 145 through which a spring-biased pin 146 engages with any one of a plurality of pin stops 147 to selectively lock the relative rotational position of the leg 130 and lower shaft 120. including.

  The first embodiment of the distal legs 130 also includes a distal leg 130 laterally spaced from the distal end 128 of the lower shaft 120 at the proximal end 132 of each distal leg 130. It may also include a vertical pivot 133 suitable for allowing it to pivot outward (FIGS. 5, 13A, 13B). Vertical pivot 133 is captured within a pivot housing 134 which may further include a plurality of pin stops 135. In such an embodiment, the proximal end 132 of each leg 130 further engages any of the plurality of pin stops 135 of the pivot housing 134 to selectively pivot the legs 130 relative to the lower shaft 120. It includes a spring biased pin 136 suitable for securing.

  In a second and preferred embodiment of the inventive leg 130 (FIGS. 7-12D), the pair of legs 130 takes the form of a single T-shaped leg 330 having a main shaft 334 and two laterally projecting shafts 336. taking it. The axle 333 traverses the proximal end 332 of the T-leg 330 and a pivot opening (not shown) v in the second pivot housing 340. The pivot housing 340 further includes at least one lock pin 350 therethrough for engaging any one of the plurality of pin stops 347 to selectively lock the relative rotational position of the T-leg 330 and the lower shaft 120. Including one locking plate 346.

  The distal end 128 of the lower shaft 120 and the first receptacle 100 of the foot attachment cradle 30 are selectively locked by the locking pin 176 to secure the foot attachment pedestal 30 to the distal end 128 of the lower axle 120. May include a pin lock mechanism 170 (FIGS. 6 and 12B).

  The proximal end 122 of the lower shaft 120 of the lower bench 110 preferably further includes a second receiver 180 for engaging the upper bench 190 (FIGS. 7-13C). A rigid, preferably metallic, elongated upper shaft 200 has a distal end 208 and a proximal end 202 suitable for engaging a second receiver 180 of the lower shaft 120. At least one proximal leg 210 may extend at least beyond the proximal end 202 of the upper shaft 200 when the at least one proximal leg 210 is in its extended position 160. Exactly the same as either the first or second embodiment of one distal leg 130, except that it is oriented 180 degrees, at its proximal end 212 with a rotating leg mount 140 and an upper shaft. It is fixed to the proximal end 202 of 200. Each proximal leg 210 terminates at its distal end 218 with a surface grip 139.

  In such an embodiment, the distal end 208 of the upper shaft 200 and the second receiver 180 of the lower shaft 120 have locking pins 376 that move the proximal end 122 of the lower shaft 120 to the distal end 208 of the upper shaft 200. A second pin lock mechanism 370 (FIG. 7) is included so that it may be used to selectively secure to.

  The upper side 209 of the upper shaft 200 includes a track 220 on which the bench carriage 230 slides between the proximal and distal ends 202, 208 of the upper shaft 200. Bench carriage 230 includes at least one cushion 240 on its upper side 239, a pair of laterally extending handles 250, and at least a first pair of wheels 260 (FIG. 8) that engage track 220. Bench carriage 230 may further include a lumbar support cushion 270 (FIG. 11) extending away from its distal side 238.

  The truck 220 preferably includes a plurality of locking openings 280 (FIG. 8) and the bench dolly 230 includes pin openings 290. Thus, the bench dolly 230 is locked in place with respect to the truck 220 by inserting the lock pin 300 through the pin opening 290 of the bench dolly 230 and one of the plurality of locking openings 280 of the truck 220. can do. The track 220 further includes at least one pair of wheel notches 228, and the bench carriage 230 extends through the track 220 of the upper shaft 200 and engages a second pair of wheels that engages the inner surface of the upper shaft 200. Includes a wheel post 235 terminating at 236. Thus, when the second pair of wheels 236 are aligned with the notches 228, the bench carriage 230 can be removed from the upper bench 190.

  The third pair of wheels 310 preferably extend beyond the proximal end 202 of the upper shaft 200. The foot attachment cradle 30 in such an embodiment includes a pull handle 320 (FIGS. 4 and 7) formed at the distal end 48 of the bottom plate 40. Thus, with the proximal and distal legs 210, 130 respectively in their stowed position 150, the pull handle 320 of the foot connection cradle 30 follows the bearing surface 15 on the third pair of wheels 310. It may be lifted and pulled so as to roll the device 10 with the lever. Similarly, the distal end 128 of the lower shaft 120 may also be rolled along the bearing surface 15 with the foot connection cradle 30 removed from the lower shaft 120 (FIG. 11). Optionally, one of the pull handles 320 may be included.

  An auxiliary bench 360 (FIGS. 12A-12D) may be attached to the upper and lower benches 190, 110 by removing the bench carriage 230 and optionally the foot attachment cradle 30. The auxiliary bench 360 may be selectively attached to the upper and lower benches 190, 110 or a track 220 at a pair of mechanical fasteners 365. Thus, by positioning the proximal and distal legs 210, 130 in their various positions, the auxiliary bench 360 may be tilted back, tilted, or leveled. An optional pivot seat portion 370 may be included at the distal end of the auxiliary bench 360 and may be tilted separately relative to the auxiliary bench 360 or rotated to align with the auxiliary bench 360. (FIG. 12B). A bracket and knob mechanism 375 is included to selectively position rotation of the seat portion 370 with respect to the auxiliary bench 360.

  Certain terms used to describe a particular feature or aspect of the invention are used herein to limit the term to any particular feature, feature, or aspect of the invention to which the term pertains. It should not be taken to imply that it is a defining one. In general, the terms used in the following claims should not be construed to limit the invention to the particular embodiments disclosed within the specification, unless the above detailed description clearly defines such terms. Absent. Therefore, the actual scope of the invention includes not only the disclosed embodiments but also all equivalent methods for implementing or implementing the invention.

  The above detailed description of embodiments of the invention is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed above or to the specific areas of use set forth in this disclosure. Although described above for purposes of illustrating particular embodiments of the invention and examples therefor, various equivalent modifications are possible within the scope of the invention, as those skilled in the art will recognize. Also, the teachings of the invention provided herein can be applied to other systems, not necessarily the system described above. The components and acts of the various embodiments described above may be combined to provide further embodiments.

  All of the above patents and applications and other citations, including any that may be found in the accompanying filings, are hereby incorporated by reference. Aspects of the invention may be modified, if necessary, to employ various citation systems, features, and concepts described above to provide additional embodiments of the invention.

  Modifications can be made to the invention based on the "detailed description" above. While the above description details certain specific embodiments of the invention and describes the best mode contemplated, the invention can be practiced in many ways, no matter how specifically it appears in the text. can do. Thus, implementation details may vary significantly while still being covered by the invention disclosed herein. As stated above, a particular term used in describing a particular feature or aspect of the invention limits the term to any particular feature, feature, or aspect of the invention to which the term pertains. It should not be taken to imply that it is redefined herein.

While certain embodiments of the invention are set forth below in the form of certain claims, the inventor contemplates various embodiments of the invention in the form of any number of claims. Accordingly, the inventor reserves the right to add additional claims after filing an application to pursue such additional claim forms for other aspects of the invention.

Claims (17)

An exercise device for use by a person on a support surface,
A foot connecting frame having a bottom plate pivotally fixed to the rear plate by a hinge is provided, the rear plate including a central pivot shaft rotatably fixed to the bottom side of the tread plate, and the tread plate of the person. A foot engaging mechanism extending in a direction away from the upper side of the foot to engage the person's shin while the foot abuts against the upper side of the foot plate, the shin engaging mechanism then extending laterally Including a pair of U-shaped shin pads protruding in the direction,
Thereby, the bottom plate is fixed to the support surface, and the foot plate is rotated by the person in a desired rotational orientation for exercise on the support surface while the person's foot abuts the foot plate. Good,
Exercise equipment. Before Kihi Nji includes selectively adjustable tightening knob that suitable for securing by friction the rotation position of the rear plate and footplate relative to the bottom plate, the exercise device according to claim 1.   2. The exercise device of claim 1, wherein the back plate and the tread plate further include a rotation lock mechanism adapted to selectively lock a relative rotational position between the back plate and the tread plate. The rotation lock mechanism includes a plurality of lock openings, each of which is arranged at a common distance from the central pivot axis,
A release lever and pin organized, are fixed to the footplate includes a release lever and a pin knitting are deflected so as to urge one of the pins the lock opening,
Thereby, pulling the release lever upwards allows the pin to be pulled out of the locking opening and the footboard to rotate about the central pivot with respect to the backboard. The exercise device according to item 3. The exercise device of claim 1, wherein the bottom plate further comprises a weight rod projecting upwardly therefrom and adapted to receive at least one annular weight, whereby the exercise device is An exercise device that is weighted onto the support surface by the at least one annular weight. The exercise device of claim 1, wherein the foot attachment cradle further comprises a first receiver, and the exercise device further comprises a lower bench,
The lower bench includes an elongated lower shaft having a distal end and a proximal end suitable for engaging the first receiver of the foot attachment cradle, and a rotating leg mount. At least one distal leg secured to the distal end of the lower shaft, the at least one distal leg aligned with the lower shaft and adjacent to the retracted position; Is positionable between an extended position that is aligned with the lower shaft and extends beyond the distal end of the lower shaft, the rotary leg mount and the at least one distal leg and the A rotation lock suitable for selectively locking the relative rotational position of the lower shaft, said at least one distal leg terminating at its distal end by a surface grip,
Thereby, while the proximal end of the lower shaft and the surface grip of the at least one distal leg are in contact with the supporting surface, the height and the angle of the foot connecting pedestal are on the supporting surface. May be established to perform exercise,
Exercise equipment. The distal end of the lower shaft and the first receiver of the foot connecting cradle include a pin locking mechanism whereby a locking pin causes the foot connecting cradle to move to the distal end of the lower shaft. 7. The exercise device of claim 6, which may be selectively threaded through the pin lock mechanism for fixation to the.   The rotation lock of the rotation leg mount includes an axle transverse to the proximal end of the at least one distal leg, the rotation lock extending through any one of a plurality of pin stops with pins. 7. The exercise device of claim 6, including a locking plate that engages to selectively lock the relative rotational position of the at least one distal leg and the lower shaft. The exercise device of claim 6, wherein the proximal end of the lower shaft of the lower bench further comprises a second receiver, and the exercise device further comprises an upper bench,
The upper bench includes an elongated upper shaft having a distal end and a proximal end suitable for engaging the second receiver of the lower shaft, and the upper part in a rotating leg mount. An at least one proximal leg fixed to the proximal end of the shaft, the at least one proximal leg aligned with the upper shaft, adjacent the retracted position, and Is positionable between the extended position aligned with the upper shaft and extending beyond the proximal end of the upper shaft, the rotating leg mount including the at least one proximal leg and the rotating leg mount. A rotary lock adapted to selectively lock the relative rotational position of the upper shaft, the at least one proximal leg terminating at its distal end by the surface grip,
Whereby said while the surface grip of at least one near-Kuraiashi portion is brought into contact with the support surface, the height and angle of the foot docking station as well as upper and lower benches for performing motion on the exercise device May be established in
Exercise equipment.   The proximal end of the upper shaft and the second receiver of the lower shaft include a second pin locking mechanism whereby a locking pin connects the proximal end of the lower shaft to the upper shaft. The athletic device of claim 9, which may optionally be used to secure to the distal end. The rotation lock of the rotation leg mounting of the upper shaft comprises a luer Kusuru transected proximal end of said at least one near-Kuraiashi portion, the rotary lock multiple is pin therethrough 10. The exercise device of claim 9, including a locking plate that engages with any one of the pin stops to selectively lock the relative rotational position of the at least one proximal leg and the upper shaft. The upper side of the upper shaft includes a track on which a bench carriage slides between the proximal end and the distal end of the upper shaft, the bench carriage having at least one cushion on its upper side. 10. The exercise device of claim 9, including: a pair of laterally extending handles and at least a first pair of wheels that engage the track. 13. The exercise device of claim 12, wherein the bench dolly further includes a lumbar support cushion extending away from its distal side. The truck includes a plurality of locking openings, and the bench truck includes a pin opening, so that the bench truck includes a lock pin for the pin opening of the bench truck and the plurality of pin openings for the truck. 13. The exercise device of claim 12, which can be fixed in position relative to the track by inserting it through one of the. The track includes at least a pair of wheel notches, the bench carriage extending through the track of the upper shaft and terminating in a second pair of wheels engaging an inner surface of the upper shaft. 13. The exercise apparatus of claim 12, including a post, such that the bench carriage can be removed from the upper bench when the second pair of wheels are aligned with the wheel cutouts. The exercise device of claim 9, wherein a third pair of wheels extends beyond the proximal end of the upper axle and the foot attachment cradle is at the distal end of the bottom plate. Formed pull handles, so that in their stowed position of the proximal and distal legs, the pull handles of the foot attachment cradle follow the bearing surface on the third pair of wheels. An exercise device that may be lifted and pulled to roll the exercise device . The exercise device of claim 9, wherein a third pair of wheels extends beyond the proximal end of the upper shaft and the distal end of the lower shaft is formed therein. A pulling handle, so that in their retracted position of the proximal and distal legs, the pulling handle of the lower shaft is on the third pair of wheels along the bearing surface along with the exercise device. An exercise device that may be lifted and pulled to roll.

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