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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 28, 2002
Filed:
Jun. 26, 2000
Applicant:
Inventor:
Dean Tornabene, Marina Del Rey, CA (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A63B 2/600 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A63B 2/600 ;
Abstract
An exercise apparatus that exercises at least four groups of muscles is disclosed. The exercise apparatus exercises at least the calf muscles, the hamstring muscles, the quadriceps muscles and the maximus gluteus muscle. The apparatus utilizes a seated position and incorporates an elastomeric tension member to provide the resistance. The exercise apparatus incorporates a backrest and a footrest. When a person exercising pushes against the backrest, the backrest rotates listing the person exercising such that the four muscle groups are exercised.