Abstract: The present invention is directed to an exercise machine that simulates the natural body movements such as pulling, pushing, pushing up and pulling down. The exercise machine has a weight stack, a closed loop belt/pulley system for actuating the weight stack and a base frame. The exercise machine also has two arm assemblies that are rotatably connected to the base frame at an angle extending away from the base frame providing for a natural converging or diverging motion depending on the orientation of the arm assemblies. A rotatable handle is also attached to the arm assemblies. The weight stack is operably connected to the arm assemblies by the belt/pulley system which is operably connected to a pulley arm which is operably connected to the arm assemblies through a rigid force transfer link that provides for movement in three-dimensions.

Abstract: A piece of jewelry designed to adorn and decorate the pelvic region of a human female. The piece of jewelry comprises an anchor member which is worn within the vagina, a decorative charm and a connecting chain long enough to permit the decorative charm to lie outside the labia comfortably. The piece of jewelry is also an ornamental device which provides the wearer a means to exercise her pubococcygeus muscle.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus, including a lower structure, an upper structure, wherein an end region of said upper structure is pivotably connected to an end region of said lower structure, wherein said upper structure is rotatable relative to said lower structure, and at least one resistance element. The at least one of said at least one resistance element is at least one of attached to and connected to said upper structure and to said lower structure. The at least one resistance element provides resistance to at least one of a rotational movement and an upward movement of said upper structure away from said lower structure.

Abstract: Fitness equipment for use in an outdoor prison environment which includes frame and arm assemblies manufactured from hollow steel members that are hot-dipped galvanized, both externally and internally, and are welded together and capped. The fitness equipment further includes a fixed weight stack assembly that includes control rods, weight plates slidably mounted on the control rods, a base assembly and a yoke and collar assembly which precludes removal of the weight plates. Moving parts of the fitness equipment, such as pivotal attachments or the areas where control rods slide within the yoke and collar assembly, include self-lubricating elements such as high speed bearings with grease fittings or oil-light bushings. The fitness equipment may also include a seat assembly or deck assembly.

Abstract: A handle for an exercise device, the handle attached to an actuating arm of the exercise device and including a connection structure that allows the handle to rotate with respect to the arm, as well as pivot in at least two directions orthogonal to the rotation axis.

Abstract: This invention discloses a method for measuring exercise, the method including providing a first light reflection of an exercise apparatus, detecting a second light reflection of the exercise apparatus, and determining at least one exercise measurement from a comparison of the light reflections.

Abstract: A leg stretching device includes a base unit, a connecting frame, a control mechanism, and a pair of leg support rods. The control mechanism includes a slide rod having a frame connecting portion mounted non-rotatably on the connecting frame, and a rack portion extending slidably into a stationary tube of the base unit. A ratchet wheel is mounted rotatably on the stationary tube and meshes with the rack portion. A control lever is mounted pivotally on the stationary tube, and a pawl unit is mounted on the control lever. The pawl unit engages the ratchet wheel to transmit a forward turning force applied on the control lever to the ratchet wheel, thereby enabling the ratchet wheel to rotate in a direction for retracting the slide rod into the stationary tube, and disengages the ratchet wheel when a rearward turning force is applied on the control lever. Each of the leg support rods is mounted pivotally on the connecting frame at one end, and is provided with an ankle support at the other end.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus having a frame with a predetermined reference position, an engagement assembly for use by an operator during exercise, a system for resisting movement of the engagement assembly by the operator during exercise and a mechanism mounting the engagement assembly for selective movement along a path of travel relative to the reference position for purposes of controlling the exercise of the operator positioned relative to the reference position.

Abstract: A machine intended for back muscular training includes a seat (2) carried by a stand, a back rest (17) situated above the seat, as well as a main arm (12) which is turnable around a main joint (13) against the effect of a loading device (3). The back rest (17) is spaced from the seat and connected to a part of the main arm (12) extending upwards from the main joint (13), more precisely via a rocker arm (19) turnable around a secondary joint (20) on the main arm, which rocker arm has a cross boom (18), extending at an angle to the same on which the back rest is mounted. In this way, the back rest (17) is movable between a front starting position and a rear end position in an orbital path along which the back rest—thanks to the mounting thereof on the rocker arm (19)—can move freely between different radial positions in relation to the main joint (13) depending on the individual back flexing movements of individual users.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus that includes a frame, a rest member on the frame for receiving a user's feet, and a first and a second arm that are pivotably interconnected to each other such that the arms are pivotably movable between a start or rest position and an extended position. The first arm is coupled to the frame. A seat is provided for supporting the user and carried by the second arm. An inclined base support member is disposed under the second arm and is for supporting the second arm during the movement between start and extended positions. A carriage may be associated with the inclined base support member.

Abstract: A lightweight fabric workout suit consisting of a detachable jacket, a pair of arms detachably attached to the jacket with zippers, a pair of pants having a thigh area on each leg and a pair of shin areas detachably attached to the pant legs with zippers, strips of loop material fastened to the jacket, arms, thigh areas and shin areas, pockets having weights contained therein, each of the pockets having a hook material fastened thereto, the pockets being selectively attached to each of the parts of the suit by mating the hook and loop materials contained on each of the parts.

Abstract: The physical fitness accessory is an exercise device that is used while a person is walking. The exercise device is an elongated, flexible fiberglass bar having variable diameter. The diameter of the exercise bar is greatest at the middle or midpoint of the bar with the diameter tapering in both directions from the midpoint of the bar. One end of the exercise device is straight while the other end of the exercise device is bowed, having slight to moderate curvature, which allows the exercise device to rest comfortably against a person's body.

Abstract: A method for exercising the lower body of a person comprising an elongated spring bar which may or may not be provided with weights at the ends. A protective collar is provided centrally of the bar to permit the user to support the bar on the shoulders or on the back. The user springs up and down between an erected and squat position and the bar oscillates in a manner such that as the user is moving downwardly towards the squat position the bar forms a tension arc with the ends pointing upwardly and after the user has reached the lower most position and is beginning his upward movement, the arc will form a tension arc with the ends pointing downwardly, and as the user reaches his erect position the bar will enhance a further upward movement as the tension is released.

Abstract: A simple and economical yet effective training and exercising device is disclosed for sports such as golf wherein an implement such as a golf club is moved along a swing path. An elongated handle has a proximal end with a hand grip and a distal end with a weighted body. A foot plate, sized to received a foot of the user, includes one or more connection features, preferably inverted-U-shaped hooks rigidly secured to the foot plate. A removable, stretchable tether is provided having a first end tied at a point between the proximal and distal ends of the handle and a second end tied to a connection point on the foot plate. The connection point on the handle is preferably a hook which doubles as a wrist indicator. The length of the tether is adjustable so as to resist upward movement of the handle when swung by the user to promote training and exercise with respect to the sport.

Abstract: A device and method is shown for invoking a muscle's natural involuntary, reflexive response or stretch reflex by imparting a sudden increase in load on the muscle over a defined period of time from a predetermined base load at which the muscle has assumed a baseline tonus, and over a predetermined amplitude of motion. The muscle is stimulated by cycling the load with a frequency of between 1 and 60 Hz, or more preferably between 10 and 30 Hz, and an amplitude of displacement of the muscle between 2 and 50 mm, or more preferably between 5 and 10 mm. The force input to the muscle can be provided by either the mass of the body to which the muscle is connected or by an external mass or resistance to motion. A seesaw platform can be oscillated in a vertical direction at the correct frequency and amplitude.

Abstract: An attachment or accessory for exercise devices such as barbells, dumbbells, weight training machines or any device utilizing a cylindrical bar. The accessory or attachment is intended for strengthening a user's targeted muscle without the necessity of a forceful grip and provides a safer, more effective, and efficient workout. The device is made up of two parts, which are hinged together, to form a grasping area of 16 square inches as opposed to 4 square inches on a regular one inch diameter bar. The unit is secured to the bar with a latch. There is a palm heel to prevent the unit from rotating and to help keep the shaft approximately 90 degrees to the hand. The strap uniformly spreads the weight of the exercise device over the back of the hand reducing the need of forceful grip for lifting the weights when the hand is over the weight.

Abstract: A football training and evaluation apparatus has a frame, a contacting element, and a force transferring member connected to the frame and the contacting element. A measuring-signaling element is connected to the force transferring member and is adapted to measure the force subjected on the force transferring member in response to an impact force subjected onto the contacting element and deliver a signal "S" responsive to said measurement. A visual signaling apparatus is connected to the frame and adapted to be actuateable and moveable in response to actuation.

Abstract: An exercise system for one or more persons including a frame, at least one game element, at least one striking member operable by a person to engage the game element, and a resistance system connected to the striking member for resisting the movement of the striking member as it is operated by the person, whereby the person performs exercise while operating the striking member to engage the game element.

Abstract: An exercise device for use with a medicine ball utilizing a support frame with a seat thereon. A medicine ball track is mounted to the frame and is pivotal to a user selectable position of a plurality of positions at which one end of the track is higher than the opposed track end. A seated user facing away from the track initially places the medicine ball at the elevated track end upon torso rotation in one direction. The incline of the track causes a rolling movement of the ball to the lower track end for recovery by the user upon the user oppositely rotating the torso in order to reach the ball at the lower track end. Either end of the track may be elevated so as to provide a balanced exercise. The degree of elevation of the upper track end is adjustable which varies the speed of the ball rolling movement and thus the speed at which the user must rotate between the ball placement and recovery positions. A selector plate positions and maintains the track at a desired inclination.

Abstract: An apparatus for effecting spinal traction on a patient includes a tub containing liquid in which a patient, buoyantly supported by a floatation device, can float in a generally upright position in a state of buoyant equilibrium. The level of the liquid in the tub can be varied, which effects a variation on a traction force acting on the patient as the floatation device seeks new positions of buoyant equilibrium in response to the change in liquid level. The traction force may be generated by one or more weighted devices worn on the body of the patient or by a harness attached to the patient and secured within the tub to resist upward movement of the patient when the liquid level rises in the tub. The liquid level within the tub is varied by a liquid level varying apparatus associated with the tub which operates generally by displacing a volume of liquid within the tub to vary the level of the liquid by an amount corresponding to the volume of displaced liquid.

Abstract: A variable resistane exercise device provides a variable resisting force in response to a user applied force. The variable resistance exercise device includes at least one rotating force transmitting means for inputting a user applied force as a rotational force to be resisted, and at least one force transmission member for transmitting the user applied force. The user applied force is resisted by varying the viscosity of a viscosity variable fluid which surround plates rotated by the user applied force. Thus a braking force is applied to actively resist the user applied force. In accordance with the invention, a multi-configurable multi-programmable exercise device is provided which may be used in a variety of exercise modes to provide a resistive force to a user-applied force during a range of motion of a particular exercise. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a variable resistance device resists a user-supplied force in one rotational direction only.

Abstract: A combination slant board and abdominal rocker includes a slant board which comprises a rigid body support elevated at one end to incline the body support. The abdominal rocker has a frame with a base section pivotally mounted adjacent to the body support and a grip section spaced from the base section. A neck rest is mounted to the frame between the base section and the grip section. The grip section and the neck rest are located above the body support.

Abstract: An exercise device is provided including a head, neck and thoracic supporting member spaced apart from a force receiving or hand grip member. A connecting member extends at a pre-selected angle between the head, neck and thoracic supporting member and the hand grip member. The connecting member includes at least one pivot for cooperating with a portion of a user to provide leveraging of the head, neck and thoracic supporting member via the hand grip member.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for recording, displaying, and analyzing data regarding a weightlifting workout, specifically, weight, repetitions, and sets performed for each of various exercises. The apparatus includes a data memory and a means for inputting a plurality of data sets into the data memory. The method includes the step of inputting a plurality of data sets into a data memory. Each of the data sets comprises a weight and a number of repetitions.

Abstract: An apparatus for assisting in performing pull-ups under an overhead bar (B) provides an adjustable upward force on a foot holder (2) to decrease the effort needed for pulling up the body. The force is adjusted by varying the number of bungee-cord linear springs (3) between the bar and the foot holder. The holder has a platform (22) and a shoe strap (11) to hold just one of the user's feet; the other foot is wrapped around the other leg. Looped ends of the bungee cords, formed by clamps (4), are attached with rings (14) or carabiners (6) to the platform and to straps (7) looped around the bar. A safety strap (1) holds the foot holder stable.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes an inner frame which the user attempts to move during an exercise routine performed with the apparatus and an outer frame which generally encompasses the inner frame. A tensioned cable joins the inner and outer frames and resists the movement of the inner frame relative to the outer frame during an exercise routine.

Abstract: An adjustable handlebar is shown having a first handle attached to a first disc and a second handle. An aperture passing through the first disc and second handle pivotally joins the two. A second set of apertures passing through the first disc and second handle receive a detent pin to adjustably set the angle between first and second handles.

Abstract: A reclining chair with exercising function includes symmetrical front and rear chair frames, and an adjusting rod pivotally connected to said front and rear chair frames by connecting plates. The adjusting rod is connected by springs to the rear chair frame. Both sides of the front chair frame are respectively provided with connecting plates to pivotally connect to a securing rod and a front support rod. The rear chair frame is pivotally connected to a rear support rod at both sides thereof by connecting plates. When the adjusting rod is retained at a bottom rod, an ordinary reclining chair is accomplished. When the adjusting rod is pulled upwardly, the reclining chair will bent downwardly or upwardly for V-shaped or inverted V-shaped body exercises.

Abstract: An exerciser includes a foot support secured in front of a base. A lever has a lower portion pivotally coupled to the base and has a bracket and a seat cushion pivotally secured on tops for allowing the seat cushion to be moved upward and downward. A tube is secured to the bracket for supporting one or more pulleys. The base has one or more pulleys secured to the front and the rear portions. One or more resilient members are engaged with the pulleys. A handle may be secured to the resilient member for conducting pulling exercises. The tube and the may be moved upward and downward in concert with the seat cushion.

Abstract: An exercise device for exercising the lower body of a person comprising an elongated spring bar which may or may not be provided with weights at the ends. A protective collar is provided centrally of the bar to permit the user to support the bar on the shoulders or on the back. The user springs up and down between an erected and squat position and the bar oscillates in phase with the user's movements such that in the squat position the bar forms a tension arc with the ends pointed downwardly while storing spring energy. As the user begins his upward movement the rebound of the bar adds initially, additional pressure on the participating muscles after which, as the tension is released and the user moves toward an erect position, the further rebound of the bar will enhance the upward movement.

Abstract: A mechanism applies exercise resistance to a rotating member in both directions of rotation without a significant "dead zone" surrounding the neutral position. A cam is rotatably mounted to the frame of an exercise machine. A flexible member, which may be a belt, cable, chain or the like, is attached to a peripheral surface of the cam and is loaded by the exercise weights or other source of exercise resistance. The flexible member is guided around a pulley mounted on an arm that is pivotally attached to the cam so as to maintain the flexible member in close proximity to the peripheral surface of the cam. A pair of stops act on the arm to engage the arm for rotation with the cam in one direction and to prevent rotation of the arm with the cam in the opposite direction.

Abstract: A multi-functional health device comprises a frame support, a pedal assembly connected by wires with a pair of hand pullers, a hand wheel, a crank member, a torsion member and a pair of positioning plates operably disposed on respective positions of the support, which provide whole bodied exercise to a crippled or abled person for their subsidiary medical treatment. A pair of extensions extend parallel from the front side of the lower frame in cooperation with a plurality of belts and enables a wheelchair to be stably fastened therebetween for facilitating a ready access of a crippled person to the device.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method apply lateral force to the joints of a leg of a person. The apparatus includes a generally inelastic interconnecting medium having a first end and a second end. A cuff is attached to the first end of the interconnecting medium. The cuff is sized to receive a portion of a foot of the leg to which the lateral force is to be applied. An engager is connected at the second end of the interconnecting medium to attach the interconnecting medium to a substantially stationary object. When the person pulls on the foot in the cuff in a direction away from the substantially stationary object, the foot remains substantially in one location, and a bending moment or a lateral force is applied to the joints of the leg to provide therapeutic relief to the leg joints without requiring the assistance of another person.

Abstract: A dual operational exercise resistance device that is usable in the home or fitness center by attachment to a supporting structure. The supporting structure can be a freestanding platform base, a wall, or a door. The device can be utilized to replace the weight stack in a universal gym or any exercise machine. The device can be utilized to provide resistance from more than one point of attachment for standard exercise grips. In addition the resistance provided by the device is easily adjustable, providing the appropriate resistance for the particular muscle group being exercised. The device comprises a base that is configured for attachment to a support or exercise machine, a lever arm member having a peripheral edge being pivotally attached to the base having a pulley on end, two pulleys on opposite ends of the base being pivotally mounted on a horizontal axis within vertically orientated mounted brackets and a pulley being pivotally attached to an intermediate point on the base.

Abstract: An exercise machine having a frame, a vertical shaft connected to the vertical shaft for rotation about a horizontal axis. Pneumatic cylinders are connected to the frame to selectively resist the movement of the vertical shaft and the lever arms. The lever arms may be operated independently or in unison. A first user support pad is slidably connected to the frame and two additional support pads are pivotally and detachably connected to the first support pad. Telescopic support arms are pivotally connected to the frame and additional user support pads to maintain the additional support pads in selected angular relationship to the first support pad.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus and associate method that provides a variable resistance to muscle movement during the course of a single exercise. The apparatus includes an articulated arm assembly that supports a selected amount of weight plates at one end. The arm assembly is connected to a support frame at a pivot point. The opposite end of the arm assembly is connected to a cable that extends to an exercise attachment that is moved by the user's muscles. As a user exercises, a tensile force is applied to the cable. The tensile force applies a torque to the arm assembly that causes the arm assembly to turn about the pivot point. As the arm assembly moves, the weights are advanced up along an inclined surface. If a strong enough force is applied, the weights can be advanced over the top of the inclined surface. Without the support of the inclined surface, the arm assembly is free to remain extended.

Abstract: A home and office health and fitness chair includes universally movable armrests (34) for supporting a user's arms and upper body weight while the user works. The armrests are mechanically supported to slide forward and rearward, move side-to-side, swivel about a vertical axis, tilt about two horizontal axes, and adjust laterally and vertically. They effortlessly follow the movement of a user's arms while typing on a keyboard or working a computer mouse. Each armrest comprises spaced hand grips (36); the combination being connectable to self-adjusting resistance devices (54, 100) for doing strength and fitness exercises. Having universal motion and orientation capabilities, the armrests/hand grips can be utilized for doing several different types of resistance workouts. The primary source of resistance is a fluid resistance reel (54) which includes an impeller (62) rotatably supported in a viscous liquid and surrounded by stators (70).

Abstract: A table is slidably supported on a chassis which is tiltably supported on a base or support frame. A motorized tilt control device allows the chassis and table to be tilted and the weight of the user made available to produce a load against which exercising can be carried out. The movement of the chassis is dampened using magnetic dampening units.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus provides free weight-like exercises, without the inconvenience and dangers of free weights. The apparatus also provides increased exercise versatility and highly compact storage. An exemplary embodiment includes a barbell connected between pull-lines of independent weight stack units and otherwise free of supporting structure. The initial positions of the ends of the pull-lines are adjustable, allowing the exercise bar to be maintained in a vertically adjustable rest position. Each line is extensible against a bias of a corresponding weight stack, independently of the other line segment, to allow the bar to be moved in an exercise stroke upwardly from its rest position. Each line is independently retractable, by the bias, to allow a return stroke of the bar to its rest position. A mounting of the weight stack units on wail mounted or free-standing rails allows the weight stack units to be moved between various usage positions and a highly compact corner storage position.

Abstract: Apparatus for exercising a user's abdominal muscles and/or back muscles. This exercise apparatus includes a dynamic means in the form of an upper frame which is pivotally attached to a lower form. With the use of the user's abdominal and/or back muscles, the dynamic means produces a forward folding movement and a return straightening movement. A framework means in the form of a vertical frame affixed to a horizontal frame which maintains the vertical frame in an upright position supports the dynamic means. This exercise apparatus also includes a resistance means for opposing the forward folding movement and/or the return straightening movement. Various resistant means include fly wheel-fan, electro-magnetic and weight stack.

Abstract: A stationary exercise support apparatus for a wheelchair comprises a frame with a pair of horizontal rollers across the frame onto which the wheelchair can be rolled to sit cradled between the rollers. Rotation of the rear wheels of the wheel chair thus drive the rollers while the wheel chair remains stationary on the frame. The wheelchair is held in place by a pair of guide wheels mounted inside the rear wheels of the wheelchair on a support plate behind the rear roller so that the wheelchair is prevented from side to side movement. The wheelchair is held against forward movement off the cradling rollers by a third roller positioned forwardly of the front roller which can be raised and lowered by a handle at one side to a lowered position in a common horizontal plane with the first two rollers in which the wheelchair can roll off the cradled position to a raised position preventing forward movement of the wheelchair.

Abstract: An exercise machine for one or two persons incorporating a spinning body (300) mounted intermediately on a pair of ropes (200). At one end of the ropes, dual handgrips (100) afford independent movement to the right and left sides of the body, and can be either held by the hands or worn as stirrups by the feet. At the other end of the ropes, a handlebar (400) can be grasped by a second participant; built into the handlebar is a harness (500) to secure the handlebar to a door for one-person use.

Abstract: A chiropractic device for concurrently massaging and exercising a user comprising elongated hollow cylindrical tubes fabricated of a rigid metallic material. Each tube has a length with an external diameter and an internal diameter with an aperture through each tube. A plurality of welds are provided. Each weld is of a linear extent corresponding to the length of the tubes. The welds couple to and secure together the three tubes along their contacting lengths to form a cluster of tubes in a triangular configuration with each tube coupled to the other two tubes along their entire contacting lengths.

Abstract: A waist belt for weight lifting incorporates a strap ratchet and nylon strap for tightening the belt. The waist belt includes a heavy leather belt and a nylon strap, both with first and second ends. The strap ratchet is secured on the belt loop near the first end of the belt. The first end of the nylon strap is attached to the strap ratchet. The nylon strap is sewn to the belt until a quarter of the leather belt remains at the second end of the belt. The second end of the nylon strap hangs free at the second end of the leather belt. The second end of the leather belt is placed through the middle of the belt loop, gripping support loops as necessary. The second end of the nylon strap is placed through the strap ratchet nylon strap tightening mechanism. The belt is now tightened by gripping the strap ratchet's handle and ratcheting by hand for desired tightness. Belt is quickly unbuckled by pulling up and holding strap ratchet's nylon strap release mechanism and pulling fully open strap ratchet's handle.

Abstract: An exercise system for one or more persons including a frame, at least one game element, at least one striking member operable by a person to engage the game element, and a resistance system connected to the striking member for resisting the movement of the striking member as it is operated by the person, whereby the person performs exercise while operating the striking member to engage the game element.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method and apparatus for use in enhancing explosive leg power. Included is a supporting device for supporting an object which is selected to maximally motivate the individual seeking explosive leg power. Included is a device for allowing the individual to displace the object and for retracting the object upon release of the object.

Abstract: The present invention is applicable to the field of weight training. The device described herein comprises of insulated twin manacles that would be placed upon the users ankles and attached to a weighted cable. The user has a wide array of exercises to choose from at this point including hamstrings, abdominal, quadreccepts, etc. The rise of weight to achieve an isotonic contraction has long been recognized to promote proximal musculature in a desired anatomical region. A twin manacle design allows the user to engage both appendages simultaneously allowing for a balance to exist between both limbs. This directly attacks the "dominant/subservient" theory that we can define as one limb or appendage having the ability to over compensate for its weaker counter part.

Abstract: An upper body exercise device comprising a base (10) on which two adjustably resistant recoilers (20) are mounted is contained in a waist pouch (30). Two extension members (40) extend outwardly and downwardly from the base (10) and pulleys (50) are attached to the outer ends (44) of the extension members. Cords (60) from the recoilers (20) are threaded through the pulleys (50) and handles (70) are provided at the ends. The extension members (40) displace and direct frictional force created by the recoilers (20), and the pouch (30) makes the device easy to put on and take off. The recoilers (20) preferably provide adjustably resistant force against tension applied to the cords (60) and a slight restoring force sufficient to recoil the cords (600 when tension is released. This avoids safety problems with other mechanisms that provide a restoring force equal to the displacing force.

Abstract: A sports swing exercise device composed of a weight attached to a shaft by means of a spring. When the shaft is swung, the muscles used in the swing are not only strengthened with repeat use, they are stretched toward full articulation with the spring as it eases the transition of momentum and inertia at the ends of the swing from one direction to its opposite.

Abstract: An exercise machine for performing an incline press includes a frame, a declined seat connected to the frame along a vertical midplane and two independently maneuverable levers with upper rearward ends pivotally connected to the frame above the seat, on opposite sides of the midplane. The lower, forward ends of the levers are adapted to hold removable weights. Handles also extend inwardly, rearwardly and upwardly from the lower ends of the levers. Each handle is adapted to be grasped by a person supported on the seat and upwardly extended and adducted in an incline press motion against the held weights to move the respective lever along a vertical plane that converges inwardly with respect to the vertical midplane. This incline press exercise machine accommodates the natural musculoskeletal movements of the arms and shoulders of a person, thereby maximizing muscular benefit while minimizing joint stress.