Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a frame with at least 3 vertical legs and transverse cross braces connecting the legs. The frame also has a horizontal cross-section of at least 3 sides. Horizontal platforms are coupled to a first side of the frame and transverse to a first pair of the vertical legs. The horizontal platforms have a stepped configuration such that an upper platform is recessed compared to a lower platform. Horizontal bars are coupled to a second side of the frame and transverse to a second pair of the vertical legs. The horizontal bars have a stepped configuration such that an upper bar is recessed compared to a lower bar. The surface area of each of the horizontal platforms is at least 3 times greater than the surface area of each of the horizontal bars.

Abstract: Described herein is a push-up exercise apparatus. The push-up exercise apparatus includes a frame having at least a pair of legs and transverse cross braces connecting the legs; a plurality of horizontal platforms coupled to the frame and transverse to the at least pair of the legs; a plurality of horizontal bars coupled the frame and transverse to the at least pair of the legs; and the plurality of horizontal platforms and bars arranged in a stepped configuration such that an upper bar is recessed compared to a lower bar and/or one or more of the plurality of horizontal platforms or bars being slidably coupled to the frame. Methods for performing push-ups are also described.

Abstract: Provided herein is a push-up exercise apparatus comprising: a frame comprising at least 3 vertical legs and transverse cross braces connecting the legs; the frame having a horizontal cross-section of at least 3 sides; a plurality of horizontal platforms coupled to a first side of the frame and transverse to a first pair of the legs; a plurality of horizontal bars coupled to a second side of the frame and transverse to a second pair of the legs; and the plurality of horizontal platforms and bars arranged in a stepped configuration such that an upper bar is recessed compared to a lower bar and/or the plurality of horizontal platforms and bars being slidably coupled to the frame.