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Exercise machine to train the hamstring group of muscles

  • US 8,007,414 B2
  • Filed: 07/15/2002
  • Issued: 08/30/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/16/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An exercise machine to train the hamstring group of muscles, said machine comprising:

  • a base, said base being formed of a plurality of frame members and provided for resting upon the ground or other level surface, said plurality of frame members including a pair of upright frame members, each upright frame member having an upper end;

    a knee rest spanning a space between said upright frame members;

    said plurality of frame members including rearward extensions, said rearward extensions having a horizontally adjustable rearward frame located at a position above said knee rest, whereby the user kneels upon the knee rest and locates his/her ankles under the rearward frame;

    a vertical framework, said vertical framework being pivotally mounted to the upright frame members, said vertical framework including a pair of side frameworks;

    a chest support spanning between the pair of side frameworks, and provided for encountering by the chest of the user during exercising;

    an end of said framework the opposite to the chest support incorporating a support for holding select weights, whereby upon the addition of weights to the weight support, the exerciser may incline forwardly upon the machine while his/her ankles are held by the rearward frame and pivot forwardly to provide stretching of the hamstring group of muscles during exercising.

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