Abstract: An apparatus for use in exercising selected lower body muscles and joints of a user's body. The apparatus is adjustable to accommodate users of various sizes and dimensions. The machine comprises a frame including a base and support members fixed to said base, a resistance mechanism providing an adjustable resistance force to a fixed location on the support members, and a movable portion for transferring the adjustable resistance force to user elements. The movable portion includes adjustable elements for positioning the movable portions with respect to the base and the support members, and for adapting the apparatus for exercises requiring forces in either clockwise or counterclockwise rotational movements to permit exercise of selected muscles and joints by movement of the resistance mechanism. A bench surface is supported on the frame in a manner to be positioned in an "in use" or a "storage" position.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in exercising human body muscle and elements comprising, a vertical frame member, a horizontal frame member fixed to the bottom of said vertical frame member, and a diagonal frame member extending between said vertical and said horizontal frame members. The combination of vertical, horizontal and diagonal frame members is adapted to permit a human body to recline on said diagonal member while exercising body muscles or elements from a position where there is unlikely to be a strain on back muscles. A set of pulleys and cables operates within the frame members with ends of the cables accessable to both ends of the diagonal frame member. A set of weight elements are attachable to the cables.