Abstract: A bench press apparatus having a bench carried on a frame. The apparatus includes two spaced apart upstanding members that have on their respective ends two spaced apart arms for receiving a barbell. Underneath the apparatus there is a support for supporting at least one dumbbell. Said support includes structure to prevent a dumbbell from moving laterally. On the underneath side of bench there is structure to support the bar of a barbell. The bar prevents the removal of a dumbbell from its support under the bench.

Abstract: Apparatus for assisting or hindering a person performing exercises. The apparatus consists of a frame and at least one elongate elastic member attached at either end thereof to the frame. The yielding resistance and position of the elastic member in the frame are adjustable. The elastic member functions to assist generally upward bodily movement during an exercise when downwardly deflected by body weight before the exercise is commenced. The elastic member resists muscular exertion when deflected by such exertion during an exercise. The frame is maintained in position during performance of exercises.