Abliterator: Abdomen, Obliques Exercise Machine with Crunch Component

摘要

The present invention describes a specialized exercise apparatus and method for use that targets the muscles in and around the abdominal, oblique muscles and mid section of the body. The machine is comprised of a flat platform upon which an individual stands while grasping a pair of handlebars that are positioned at waist height. The handle bars are attached to the top of a vertical riser that extends downwardly and is attached to a pair of horizontal rotating pivot arms. The vertical riser is additionally comprised of a resistance mechanism that allows for compression of the vertical riser in a downward movement. The pivot arms are attached to the center of a rotating power pulley horizontally suspended by bearings below the forward area of said platform. The power pulley is connected by a belt to a resistance mechanism. An individual stands upon the apparatus, and while keeping the lower body relatively stationary, rotates the handle bars, and thus the pivot arms, from side to side up to 220 degrees of rotation. Additionally, an individual can perform abdominal crunches by bending at the waist and pushing the vertical riser downwards against the resistance of the abdominal crunch mechanism. An individual can do abdominal crunches throughout the entire rotation of the abdominal crunch mechanism about the machine, thus targeting all core muscles in the midsection.