Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a rope arrangement including a thimble; a flexible tension supporting member which is terminated on the thimble; at least one protuberance, wherein the protuberance is integral with the thimble; a channel through which the tension supporting member may travel within the channel; and a stop configured to surround the tension supporting member, such that when the stop contacts the at least one protuberance of the thimble, the stop acts as a barrier to prevent the tension supporting member from traveling beyond the stop.

Abstract: An electro-mechanical displacement exercise apparatus for processing a maximum force potential of an athlete, including a frame a frame including a platform, wherein a section of the platform is connected to a tower, whereby the tower houses control means for manipulating a tension supporting member connected to a force bearing member, a first pull location, whereby the first pull location is positioned on the platform and within the frame and whereby the first pull location is operatively connected with a portion of the tension supporting member, whereby a user may exert a force on the tension supporting member operatively connected to a first actuator; and wherein the first actuator is housed within the tower, and whereby the first actuator includes a motor coupled to a gearbox.