Abstract: In a body building apparatus wherein the user is positioned on a cable connected inclinable bench which he moves against his weight by stressing the cables, a back rest for the bench permitting the user to assume a rowing, cycling and other positions.

Abstract: A body building apparatus consisting of a pyramidal support having a rectangular frame pivotally mounted on its apex at a point substantially intermediate its ends to permit the frame to assume a variety of positions with respect to the horizontal and including a platform slidably mounted thereon to seat the user, grips on which the user may pull to move the platform against his own weight and the force of gravity and an adjustable spacer depending downwardly from the frame for fixing the incline of the frame with respect to the horizontal to vary the resistance of the platform to movement.