A system and mechanism for a self-spotting bench press, and in particular, to a mechanism wherein a user that is bench pressing free weights can utilize to assist in lifting weights back on the bench's weight stand, without the aid of a spotter.

A climbing exercise apparatus having homolateral and contralateral modes of operation may include a frame supporting generally vertically oriented movable slide members in spaced apart relationship to one another. The slide members may include foot supports secured at the lower distal ends thereof and handlebars in adjustable telescopic relationship with the slide members. Handgrips may be rotatably mounted proximate the upper distal ends of the handlebars. The handgrips may be rotatably about a canted axis which is canted relative to the longitudinal axis of the handlebars and selectively locked for homolateral and contralateral operation of the climbing exercise apparatus.

An exercise device having a frame, first and second foot supports suspended on the frame by first and second linkage assemblies, one or the other or both of the frame linkage assemblies being interconnected to an adjustment device that is selectively adjustable by a user to select one of a plurality of discrete segments of a master or overall path of arcuate travel and to a lateral adjustment device that enables the user to selectively adjust a path of travel of the foot supports a selected angle relative to a central axis of the exercise device.

A climbing exercise apparatus having homolateral and contralateral modes of operation may include a frame supporting generally vertically oriented movable slide members in spaced apart relationship to one another. The slide members may include foot supports secured at the lower distal ends thereof and handlebars in adjustable telescopic relationship with the slide members. Handgrips may be rotatably mounted proximate the upper distal ends of the handlebars. The handgrips may be rotatably about a canted axis which is canted relative to the longitudinal axis of the handlebars and selectively locked for homolateral and contralateral operation of the climbing exercise apparatus.

An exercise apparatus may include a frame configured to rest on a floor surface. Left and right foot members may be mounted on respective sides of a stanchion connected to the frame. The foot members may include foot platforms securely fixed to a lower distal end thereof. Toe plates may be pivotally secured to the foot platforms. The toe plates may be rotatable for engagement with a trigger switch operative connected to a display.

A sport training machine including a machine base and at least one handle is disclosed. Wherein, the at least one handle is pivotally connected to the machine base; the at least one handle is pivotable between a first position and a second position, and the at least one handle has a grip for a user to hold; when the at least one handle is moved from the first position to the second position, a displacement of the grip in a first direction X is X, and a displacement of the grip in a second direction Y perpendicular to the first direction X is Y, which satisfies the following condition: X<Y. With the above design, it enables the user to perform upper limb stretching exercise or training sports.

Described herein are embodiments of stationary exercise machines having reciprocating foot and/or hand members, such as foot pedals that move in a closed loop path. Some embodiments can include reciprocating foot pedals that cause a user's feet to move along a closed loop path that is substantially inclined, such that the foot motion simulates a climbing motion more than a flat walking or running motion. Some embodiments can further include reciprocating handles that are configured to move in coordination with the foot via a linkage to a crank wheel also coupled to the foot pedals. Variable resistance can be provided via a rotating air-resistance based mechanism, via a magnetism based mechanism, and/or via other mechanisms, one or more of which can be rapidly adjustable while the user is using the machine.

A vertical climbing simulation equipment that has an intensity regulation system that allows the resistance of the routines carried out in it, to be graduated and that also has a mechanism that allows to vary the angle of inclination of its pedals in order to be coupled to the natural angle of the user's ankles.

A climbing exerciser includes a base having two parallel rail posts to which two sliding units are respectively connected. Each sliding unit includes a sliding rod, a handle and a pedal. The sliding rod is movably located in the correspondent rail post. A transmission unit includes two down chain wheels and two up chain wheels respectively and rotatably connected to the support. Two front chains are engaged with the down chain wheels and connected with the connection members. Two side chains are engaged with the two up chain wheels and connected with the connection members. A cable is engaged with two respective two stationary pulleys and connected to the two side chains. A magnetic-resistance unit is connected to the support and driven by the two up chain wheels. The two sliding posts alternatively movable along the rail post to simulate rock climbing actions.

An exercise machine includes a frame for resting on the ground, and a footboard element which oscillates with respect to the frame about a first axis and a second axis which are mutually perpendicular.

The exercise machine further includes a handgrip element which oscillates with respect to the frame in an oscillating manner about a first axis and a third axis which are mutually perpendicular.

The footboard element and the handgrip element are functionally connected to each other in order to move in a substantially synchronous manner during the respective oscillation.