A core exercise apparatus having a frame. The frame has a first wall, a second wall, a frame roof, and a frame floor. A first bumper is coupled to the frame roof. A second bumper is coupled to the frame roof. A first plate is coupled to the first frame wall. A second plate is coupled to the second frame wall. An elongated handle is coupled to the frame floor. A pendulum is coupled to the first plate and second plate such that the pendulum swings from the first bumper to the second bumper and from the second bumper to the first bumper.

A weight support assembly for attachment to a lever arm pivotably connected to an exercise rack in a manner whereby weight can be positioned out in front of the rack for a more efficient work out is provided. The assembly is made of highly durable materials and can be readily attached and detached from the lever arm as needed.

An exercise machine has a main frame and a user support movably mounted relative to the main frame for movement between a start position and an end position during an exercise. At least one user engagement device is movably mounted relative to the main frame for engagement and actuation by a user during an exercise, and a connecting linkage translates movement of the user engagement device to movement of the user support. A lifting arm is movably mounted relative to the main frame and associated with at least one of the user support, user engagement device, and connecting linkage so as to move during an exercise. A load associated with the lifting arm provides exercise resistance.

An exercise device for targeted exercise of a lower back of a user includes a frame that can be positioned on a substantially horizontal surface. A plate is pivotally coupled to an apex of the frame to support a torso of a user in a selectable position relative to horizontal. Legs of the user extend over a front edge of the plate. A bar is hingedly coupled to the apex of the frame equally distant from opposing faces of the frame and is positioned to alternately swing toward the front edge and a rear edge of the plate when strapped to the legs of the user and with the user moving the legs in a pendulous motion. A resistance module is coupled to the bar distal from the plate and resists the swinging of the bar to exercise the lower back of the user.

Described is a machine for assisted physical activity exercise, comprising a base (4) and supporting means (2, 3) for a user, comprising a seat (3) and/or a backrest (2). The assisted physical activity exercise machine (1) comprises a training tool (6) mounted on the base (4). The training tool comprises an engagement portion (7), configured for being actuated by a user, and guiding means (8) associated with the engagement portion (7) for guiding it at least according to a lifting movement. The supporting means (2, 3) are mounted on the base (4) and comprise a slide (100) slidably mounted on the base (4) according to an adjustment movement. The slide (100) supports the seat (3) and/or the backrest (2).

An adjustable carriage assembly is configured to be mounted on a frame member of a weight rack and includes a locking structure for locking the carriage assembly in place on the frame member. The carriage assembly may include a moveable carriage with a plurality of rollers that engage the frame member, as well as one or more handles for gripping to adjust the position of the carriage assembly and a connection structure for connection of an implement or accessory. Various implements and accessories can be connected to or used in connection with the carriage assembly, including various weightlifting implements and accessories that are pivotably connected to the carriage assembly.

A glute press exercise machine including: a four-bar linkage connected to a stationary frame; a rotatable back support connected to the four-bar linkage; a seat connected to the four-bar linkage; and a foot support connected to the stationary frame. A lower portion of the back support extends below the user's hips to support the users hips during a glute press exercise. This lower portion supports at least 10% of the user's weight. In operation, the seat rotates downwardly away from the user's hips during a glute press exercise and then rotates upwardly again to contact the user's bottom between every repetition of the glute press exercise. The four-bar linkage is pivotally connected to the stationary frame at a location near ground level. The foot support is positioned below 25 cm from the ground and extends forwardly beyond the front of the stationary frame.

An exercise apparatus for training gluteus and hamstring muscles in accordance with the present disclosure is provided. The exercise apparatus includes a base, a hip pad pivotally connected to the base, a glute hamstring extension module configured to change the distance from the hip pad, and a reverse hyperextension module having a pendulum pivotally connected to the base.

A power rowing machine that combines the seat of a rowing machine with a weight arm for resistance training. The power rowing machine avoids the flywheel of a conventional rowing machine and instead uses a weight arm. The weight arm serves two purposes. First, weight can be added to the arm for progressive resistance training. Second, the pivoting action varies the resistance through the movement. As a slow controlled resistance exercise the back and the arms of the rowing stroke cannot move the same resistance as the legs. Similarly, a user at the beginning of the rowing motion, with the legs compressed, cannot move as much resistance as with knees at a 90-degree angle.

An exercise machine with electromagnetic resistance selection for changing exercise resistance settings by engaging more or fewer resistance biasing members using a electromagnets. An example implementation includes a movable carriage configured to move substantially along the length of one or more rails. A plurality of resistance biasing members are removably attachable between a stationary biasing member bracket affixed to the machine structure and the movable carriage. A controller changes the resistance settings against the movable carriage by electrically attaching or detaching any preferred number of resistance biasing members between the machine structure and movable carriage.