Abdominal muscle training apparatus

摘要

Exercise apparatus ( 10 ) for training the abdominal muscles of a user ( 41 ) comprises a lever frame ( 11 ) linked to a support frame ( 12 ) at a pivot ( 13 ). The lever frame ( 11 ) has first and second arms ( 14, 15 ) joined at a central junction ( 16 ) which also forms a fulcrum for the lever frame ( 11 ). The support frame ( 12 ) consists of a base member ( 19 ) having a seat portion ( 21 ) associated therewith. The apparatus ( 10 ) is adapted to support a user ( 41 ) in a half-kneeling position so as to promote neutral pelvic alignment during the performance of abdominal muscle training exercise. In use, the exercise apparatus ( 10 ) is operated by the user ( 41 ) pushing the first arm ( 14 ) away from his or her body so as to cause the lever frame ( 11 ) to rotate about its fulcrum ( 16 ). This lifts the second arm ( 15 ), which in turn causes the seat portion ( 21 ) associated with the base member ( 19 ) to lift and/or tilt. The user's abdominal muscles are thus exercised in lifting his or her own body mass.