Abstract: An apparatus and a method for an exercise machine (1) having a support frame (100); a resisting structure (200) for providing a resistance; a seat (300) for accommodating an exerciser; a structure for adjusting the seat (400), the seat (300) being operatively coupled to the seat adjusting a (400) structure, and the seat adjusting structure (400) being mechanically coupled to the support frame (100); left and right arms (500) being operatively coupled to the resisting structure (200); and a structure for simultaneously adjusting each arm (600), each arm (500) being operatively coupled to the arm adjusting structure (600), and the arm adjusting structure (600) being mechanically coupled to the support frame (100), the exercise machine (1) being engaged by the exerciser for performing a plurality of movements at a plurality of angles under the resistance.

Abstract: An exercise machine comprising a unique cam coupled to a unique, multi-faceted hinge construction located between the distal portions of a yoke and the extension arms of the exercise machine. The cam functions to prevent loss of resistance through the range of motion of the exercises permitted by the exercise machine. The multi-faceted hinge comprises a swivel portion that allows the extension arms of said exercise machine to pivot on a horizontal plane such that the user may perform a pectoral fly exercise or a lateral raise exercise. The multi-faceted hinge further comprises a hinge bracket that allows the extension arms of said exercise machine to pivot in a vertical plane such that the user may perform an overhead shoulder press exercise. The multi-faceted hinge further comprises one or more fastening members that allow the extension arms to rotate along their long axis such that the user can adopt differing hand grips for variation in the exercises mentioned herein.