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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 28, 2005
Filed:
Nov. 30, 2001
Gary Mitchell, Independence, VA (US);
Gregory M. Webb, Independence, VA (US);
Gary Mitchell, Independence, VA (US);
Gregory M. Webb, Independence, VA (US);
Nautilus Human Performance Systems, Inc., Independence, VA (US);
Abstract
An exercise machine includes: a frame configured to rest on an underlying surface; a seat mounted to the frame and configured to receive a seated user; a pair of support pads mounted to the frame forwardly of and above the seat, each of the support pads being positioned to engage the upper arms and/or elbows of the seated user; a pair of movement arm units pivotally interconnected with the frame and movable about respective generally horizontal axes of rotation; and a resistance system connected with the movement arm units. Each of the pair of movement arm units is configured to engage the forearms and/or the hands of the user and is movable between a retracted position, in which the seated user's arms are bent, and an extended position, in which the user's arms are extended, the axes of rotation forming an angle of between about 115 and 155 degrees.