Abstract: An exercise bench system has a lower bench that rests on the floor and carries on it a separate upper bench in any of three positions of interfit: (1) collapsed flat on the lower bench, (2) inclined relative to the lower bench, (3) upstanding parallel with the lower bench. The upper bench has detachably affixed to it, by stud and socket and flange hook, a leg extension-leg curl pivotal component that can be set for limited pivot if desired. Seat structures provide an incline position on the lower bench when horizontal, in cooperation with the pivotal component fixed to act as a post. The lower bench has transverse base members connecting the lower portions of the legs, and a pulley for guiding when a line is attached to the pivotal component and run back to any suitable weight stack.

Abstract: A exercise bench system has a lower bench that rests on the floor and carries on it a separate upper bench in any of three positions of interfit: (1) collapsed flat on the lower bench, (2) inclined relative to the lower bench, (3) upstanding parallel with the lower bench. The upper bench has detachably affixed to it, by stud and socket and flange hook, a leg extension-leg curl pivotal component that can be set for limited pivot if desired. Seat structures provide an incline position on the lower bench when horizontal, in cooperation with the pivotal component fixed to act as a post. The lower bench has transverse base members connecting the lower portions of the legs, and a pulley for guiding when a line is attached to the pivotal component and run back to any suitable weight stack.

Abstract: A barbell support apparatus for weight lifting exercising which has an overhead pulley that supports and guides a single support cable. The support cable is attached at both ends to a barbell. The pulley is suspended from a suspension system that provides for height adjustment of the barbell. Cable stops are adjustably fixed on the support cable on both sides of the pulley to limit linear travel of the support cable across the pulley. A clamping cable collar that can be attached directly to a support line (or cable) is also disclosed.

Abstract: A multi-function weight lifting exercise system has upright guide tracks that carry on opposite faces a detachable bar carriage and a detachable weight carriage. A quick release low pulley apparatus that works with the bar carriage and weight carriage may be adjustably positioned for performing various weight lifting exercises. Steel hooks engaging the upright guide tracks function to suspend the bar carriage on the guide tracks, or to support a standard weight lifting bar with weight plates when the multi-function weight lifting exercise system is arranged for free weight type weight lifting exercising. The bar carriage has a rotating bar apparatus and a safety catch, and the weight carriage is suspended in a biased position against the upright guide tracks when it is lifted from the floor board. The distance between the guide tracks is proportioned for the insertion of a standard weight lifting bench.

Abstract: A system for weight lifting exercises provides the user with a guided leg press/multi-press that has a safety mechanism which is adjustably limitable to prevent a barbell, an assembly of weight plates on a weight lifting bar, from falling below a chosen height. A series of holes in uprights provide a range of adjustment for barbell support rods during guided bench-press and standing-press use on a slide assembly permit a plurality of barbells to be received at one time, thereby increasing the weight-load capacity of the slider system. A part of the system serves as a chin-up bar. Numerous exercises using the system may be performed. A supported barbell includes a pivotal foot-plate with angle limiting provision. A slider assembly may include a two-piece apertured flange for locking a barbell in place during an exercise.