Abstract: The application discloses an apparatus for an exercise machine having a force resistor such as the cable type wherein a weight stack supplies resistance to movement of this apparatus along an inward arcing path from an interconnecting cable system and the handles includes grips supported on extended arms, while the bottom support arms include properly placed plates to which arm pads are affixed and all arms be supported by a single member to which an angle of proper degree near the top of this single member will allow transfer of center of gravity to be directed inward towards user, thus keeping this apparatus in constant contact with the users hands, wrist or forearms area.

Abstract: An intake bypass valve comprising a primary tubular member, the member having a cavity at its central extent for the receipt of a spherical ball; a secondary tubular member coupled to the primary member, the secondary member adapted to direct the fluid from the central extent of the primary member; and a spherical ball rotatably positioned within the recess of the primary member, the ball adapted to be rotated about an axis, the ball having a central aperture therethrough with a diameter, the ball also having a clapper plate pivotally located in the wall of the ball, the clapper plate including a spring adapted to resiliently urge the plate into a closed position wherein its exterior surface is co-extensive with the wall of the ball, the plate adapted to be moved into an open position wherein the clapper plate is located within the aperture of the ball.