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An exercise apparatus is provided comprising a frame having a front and a rear. A pair of arms are pivotally mounted at one end to the rear of the frame and a pedal is mounted to the other end of each arm. The arms are linked to each other such that when the arms are aligned, the arms extend forward

An exercise apparatus is provided comprising a frame having a front and a rear. A pair of arms are pivotally mounted at one end to the rear of the frame and a pedal is mounted to the other end of each arm. The arms are linked to each other such that when the arms are aligned, the arms extend forward and down so that the pivot axes are above and behind the respective pedals. An resistance mechanism may optionally be included. In use, user positions his or her feet on the pedals and, when provided, selects a desired resistance. The user then selects a desired speed and a desired range of motion and reciprocates the arms back and forth by alternately applying a force to the pedals in accordance with the selected speed and range of motion. The arm pivot axes remain behind and below the user's hips throughout the selected range of motion.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An exercise apparatus comprising:a frame having a front and a rear;a first arm pivotally mounted to said frame so as to pivot about a first pivot axis;a first pedal mounted to said first arm distal to said first pivot axis;a second arm pivotally mounted to said frame so a

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An exercise apparatus comprising:a frame having a front and a rear;a first arm pivotally mounted to said frame so as to pivot about a first pivot axis;a first pedal mounted to said first arm distal to said first pivot axis;a second arm pivotally mounted to said frame so as to pivot about a second pivot axis;a second pedal mounted to said second arm distal to said second pivot axis; anda bell crank assembly operably connected to said arms such that when the arms are aligned, the first pedal is below and in front of the first pivot axis and the second pedal is below and in front of the second pivot axis.