An exercise device for strengthening muscles is disclosed, having a continuous belt system that allows a user to move the continuous belt using their feet to exercise muscles of the person while the person lies in front of the continuous belt with their back braced on a resting surface. Such an exercise device allows a user to exercise their gluteus and hamstring muscles while strengthening their pelvic stabilizers. The exercise device could also have a weight device that allows a user to rest a weight on their torso during the exercise to increase the difficulty and effectiveness of the exercise.

An exercise machine rail system for improved exerciser mounting and dismounting, improved functional ergonomics, and reduced risk of exerciser injury when using an exercise machine. The exercise machine rail system generally includes either two rails in close relationship which are linked together via connectors or a singular rail. Bias members are disclosed as either extending along either outer side of the rails, internally to the rail, or underneath the rail. Due to the narrow nature of the rails used by the present invention, an exerciser is able to mount and dismount the exercise machine easily and efficiently.

An ab exercise device including a first tube member, a second tube member movable with respect to the first tube member, an elastic member resisting a downward movement of the second tube member and moving the second tube member upward with respect to the first tube member, a first and a second side part for supporting the ab exercise device respectively against a first and a second surface, the first and the second side part being arranged respectively to a first and a second side of the first tube member in an upper end of the first tube member, and a top part for pressing down the second tube member, the top part being attached to the second tube member.

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.

A system for constructing exercise devices comprises a support frame, a first stanchion, a second stanchion, a knee-pad attachment, a thigh-pad attachment, a roller-pad attachment, and a multi-purpose bar. The system can be assembled in different configurations to allow a user to perform different exercises such as back hyperextensions, sissy squats, Nordic curls, sit ups, and hip thrusters.

An exercise system includes a frame, an upper body carriage, a lower body carriage, a positioning carriage, a resistance assembly attached to the frame, and a connecting mechanism. The frame includes a right guide rail, a left guide rail, and a central guide rail disposed between the right guide rail and the left guide rail. The upper body carriage includes an upper right and an upper left carriage slidingly attached to the right and left guide rail, respectively. The lower body carriage includes a lower right and lower left carriage slidingly attached to the right and left guide rail, respectively. The connecting mechanism mechanically couples one of the upper body carriage, the lower body carriage, or the carriage to the resistance assembly such that the resistance assembly applies a predetermined level of resistive force to the upper body carriage, the lower body carriage, and/or the tension carriage.

The present disclosure provides an exercise apparatus designed to allow a user to perform a gluteal bridge, typically with resistance, to improve the strength of the user's posterior hip and gluteal muscles. The exercise apparatus is configurable for use in different environments—in a gym, fitness center or training facility, a spa or studio, or a home gym. The exercise apparatus includes a frame assembly, a bench assembly, and a resistance assembly. The bench assembly is pivotally connected to the frame assembly to provide an elevated pivot point about which the bench assembly pivots when the user performs the gluteal bridge movement. The resistance assembly is operably connected to the bench assembly and provides a resistance force that the user overcomes in order to pivotally move the bench through the gluteal bridge movement. The resistance assembly can include a cable, pulley and weight stack, or an elastically deformable band.

An ab exercise device including a first tube member, a second tube member movable with respect to the first tube member, an elastic member resisting the downward movement of the second tube member and moving upward the second tube member with respect to the first tube member, a first and a second side part for supporting the device respectively against a first and a second surface, the first and the second side part being arranged respectively to a first and a second side of the first tube member in the upper end of the first tube member, and a top part for pressing down the second tube member, the top part being attached to the second tube member.

Exemplary embodiments of an exercise apparatus are provided, both as a stationary and a portable unit, the exercise apparatus including a base frame, a base plate provided on the base frame, the base plate including a plurality of holes on a top surface of the base plate and configured to rotate with respect to the base frame, a foot plate provided on the base plate, the foot plate including a tapered pin on a bottom surface of the foot plate that can engage with one of the plurality of holes of the base plate, wherein when the tapered pin is engaged to one of the plurality of holes of the base plate, the foot plate and base plate are configured to rotate with respect to the base frame.

The present invention provides a collapsible, user-friendly weighted hip thrust exercise apparatus. The apparatus may consist of a base frame enclosing an exercise space, with an upper body support attached to one end of the frame. The frame may be adjustable in length and/or width to accommodate different users. The upper body support may be configured to provide an elevated back rest for the user. The upper body support height may be adjustable to accommodate different users. A user may sit down in the exercise space enclosed by the frame with the user's upper-back and arms resting on top of the upper body support, placing his or her feet on top of the frame. The apparatus may further feature a central resistance band positioned at the user's hip line, coupled to side handles or multiple attachment points, and detent pins to removably lock the apparatus in place for use.