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An exercise apparatus that enables a person to perform a variety of different exercises. The exercise apparatus has a frame structure that includes a plurality of vertical columns. A bench assembly is supported by at least one of the vertical columns at a variable angle of inclination. A weight hold

An exercise apparatus that enables a person to perform a variety of different exercises. The exercise apparatus has a frame structure that includes a plurality of vertical columns. A bench assembly is supported by at least one of the vertical columns at a variable angle of inclination. A weight holder also is coupled to at least one of the vertical columns, wherein the weight holder is free to move in a vertical direction along the length of the column. In addition to the bench assembly, at least one exercise mechanism is coupled to the frame structure. Each exercise mechanism includes an element that is pivotably coupled to the frame structure. A pulley is connected to each element at a point a predetermined distance from the pivot point. Additional pulleys are mounted on the frame structure, thereby forming an overall pulley arrangement. A cable extends through the pulley arrangement including the pulleys on the exercise mechanisms. The tension in the cable biases the various exercise mechanisms into set positions relative the frame structure. As a person engages the exercise mechanisms and moves the exercise mechanisms out of their set positions, the tension in the cable is altered and the weight holder is moved.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An exercise device, comprising:a frame structure having a first vertical column, a second vertical column and a third vertical column;a plurality of hook projections extending from said first vertical column and said second vertical column;a bench assembly supported by sa

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An exercise device, comprising:a frame structure having a first vertical column, a second vertical column and a third vertical column;a plurality of hook projections extending from said first vertical column and said second vertical column;a bench assembly supported by said first vertical column and said second vertical column at a variable angle of inclination;a weight holder coupled to said second vertical column, wherein said weight holder is freely movable in a vertical direction;at least one exercise mechanism coupled to said frame structure, wherein each said exercise mechanism includes an element pivotably coupled to said frame structure and a pulley supported by said element;a pulley arrangement coupled to said frame structure;a cable extending through said pulley arrangement and each said pulley on said at least one exercise mechanism, wherein said cable engages said weight holder and the movement of said at least one exercise mechanism relative said frame structure creates a tensile force in said cable that acts to move said weight holder.