Abstract: The invention relates to an exercise apparatus, particularly a sling suspension device, for performing gymnastical and training body exercises, comprising a carrying device (A) for holding a decompression stick (13) which is optionally pivotable about a vertical axis and at which are arranged suspension devices (24, 25) for slings (S), belts and/or ropes (28) for positioning and/or moving body parts and/or for putting on loads, characterized in that the decompression stick (13) is at least partially reinforced in the vertical direction and that it supports transverse bars (11; 11a . . . 11g) which can be displaceably adjusted and rotated.