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A weight-lifting exercise device which combines, in a unique manner, the operational modes of a bench press and lat machine, so that the exerciser can lift simultaneously with his upper torso and with his legs. The within device can thus advantageously be used in performing a solo, or unattended, fo

A weight-lifting exercise device which combines, in a unique manner, the operational modes of a bench press and lat machine, so that the exerciser can lift simultaneously with his upper torso and with his legs. The within device can thus advantageously be used in performing a solo, or unattended, forced repetition, in complete safety, as well as a wide range of other weight-lifting exercises.

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A device for performing weight-lifting exercises while in a prone position, said device comprising means defining a weight-lifting station having an operative location adjacent the arms of the prone-positioned exerciser, said station consisting of a cooperating pair of spaced apart uprights for moun

A device for performing weight-lifting exercises while in a prone position, said device comprising means defining a weight-lifting station having an operative location adjacent the arms of the prone-positioned exerciser, said station consisting of a cooperating pair of spaced apart uprights for mounting a selected exercise weight for ascending movement from a defined starting position to an elevated clearance position along said uprights, a pulling cable operatively arranged to extend in overhead spanning relation from an end connected to said exercise weight to an operative position for said opposite cable end located adjacent the feet of said prone-positioned exerciser, and foot stirrup means on said opposite cable end adapted to be engaged by said exerciser during exercising use of said device, whereby said exercise weight is adapted to be lifted by the arms of said exerciser assisted by pulling force exerted on said cable by his feet.