Abstract: A weight-lifting apparatus, for reducing the amount of back injuries, having a chest platform to which thigh supports and telescoping adjustment and locking devices are pivotally connected. The unconnected ends of the thigh supports and the telescoping adjustment and locking devices being connected to one another enabling the thigh supports to pivot relative to the platform and lock the thigh support adjustment at any desired location. The apparatus is further provided with a strapping member to secure the apparatus to the chest/abdomen portion of a weightlifter.