Multi-function exercise system

Abstract

A multi-functional exercise system is provided. The multi-functional exercise system consists of a support structure including a pair of mounting regions horizontally spaced apart from each other and spaced apart from a ground surface, and a pair of left and right arms. Each arm is movably coupled at a proximate end of the arm to a respective one of the mounting regions of the support structure. Each arm is selectively movable between an upward configuration in which a distal end of the respective arm is oriented upward, and a downward configuration in which a distal end of the respective arm is oriented downward. The distal ends of each of the left and right arms including a respective handle. It is an object of the multi-functional exercise system to provide different configurations that enable a user to perform a plurality of different exercises.

1 . A multi-functional exercise system, comprising:
 a support structure including a pair of mounting regions horizontally spaced apart from each other and spaced apart from a ground surface; and   a left arm and a right arm, each arm being movably coupled at a proximate end of the arm to a respective one of the mounting regions of the support structure, and selectively movable between an upward configuration in which a distal end of the respective arm is oriented upward, and a downward configuration in which the distal end of the respective arm is oriented downward, the distal ends of each of the left and right arms including a respective handle.   
     
     
         2 . The multi-functional exercise system of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the support structure includes a U-shaped member supported in an orientation spaced apart from a ground surface;   wherein each arm is movably coupled at a proximate end of the arm to a respective end of the U-shaped member; and   wherein the U-shaped member is substantially horizontal, and the arms are substantially vertical in either the upward configuration or the downward configuration.   
     
     
         3 . The multi-functional exercise system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a respective pivot joint connecting each of the arms to the respective mounting location of the support structure.   
     
     
         4 . The multi-functional exercise system of  claim 3 , wherein each of the pivot joints includes a locking mechanism to selectively lock the pivoting of the pivot joint. 
     
     
         5 . The multi-functional exercise system of  claim 4 ,
 wherein in the upward configuration, the pivot joints of the left and right arms are configured to releasably lock.   
     
     
         6 . The multi-functional exercise system of  claim 4 ,
 wherein in the downward configuration, the pivot joints of the left and right arms are configured to freely rotate in an unlocked state.   
     
     
         7 . The multi-functional exercise system of  claim 4 ,
 wherein the pivot joints of the left and right arms are configured to releasably lock at angles between the upward configuration and the downward configuration.   
     
     
         8 . The multi-functional exercise system of  claim 4 ,
 wherein the support structure includes a pair of leg members for contacting the ground surface, and   wherein the support structure is coupled to an upper end of each of the leg members by additional respective pivot joints with locking mechanisms.   
     
     
         9 . The multi-functional exercise system of  claim 8 ,
 wherein the exercise system is configured to fold down to a compact storage configuration by pivoting the arms and leg members at the pivot joints until the arms and leg members are in substantially the same plane.   
     
     
         10 . The multi-functional exercise system of  claim 9 , wherein the exercise system is configured to collapse to the compact storage configuration by disengaging at least one locking mechanism of one of the pivot joints. 
     
     
         11 . The multi-functional exercise system of  claim 2 , wherein U-shaped member includes a width adjustment mechanism to adjust a distance between the ends of the U-shaped member. 
     
     
         12 . The multi-functional exercise system of  claim 1 , wherein each handle serves as an attachment mounting portion, the system further comprising:
 a first attachment including one or more body contacting portions, the first attachment being configured to mount to the attachment mounting portion of each of the left and right arms when each of the arms is in the upward configuration to position the body contacting portions in an upward location to support a user in an exercise of a first exercise type in which the user's body is suspended off the ground, the first attachment also being configured to mount to the attachment mounting portion of each of the left and right arms when each of the arms is in the downward configuration to position the body contacting portions in a downward location to support the user in an exercise of a second exercise type in which the user's body is at least partially positioned on the ground.   
     
     
         13 . The multi-functional exercise system of  claim 12 , wherein the first attachment is a backrest attachment. 
     
     
         14 . The multi-functional exercise system of  claim 13 , wherein the backrest attachment further includes:
 one or more mounting elements configured to releasably engage with the attachment mounting portions of the arms;   one or more armrests;   a backrest; and   a frame supporting each of the one or more mounting elements, one or more armrests, and the backrest, wherein the backrest is configured to pivot about the frame.   
     
     
         15 . The multi-functional exercise system of  claim 12 , further comprising another attachment configured to mount to the attachment mounting portions on the ends of the arms when the arms are in the upward configuration, the second attachment being in the form of a crossbar. 
     
     
         16 . The multi-functional exercise system of  claim 15 , wherein the crossbar includes one or more mounting elements configured to releasably engage with the attachment mounting portions of the arms. 
     
     
         17 . The multi-functional exercise system of  claim 12 , further comprising another attachment configured to mount to the attachment mounting portions on the ends of the arms when the arms are in the upward configuration, the other attachment being in the form of a pair of straps, each strap having a handle at a distal end, the straps being configured to releasably engage with the mounting portions of each of the arms. 
     
     
         18 . The multi-functional exercise system of  claim 1 , further including a pair of adjustable weights configured to removably attach to each of the arms, wherein the adjustable weights are configured to slide in position along each arm to vary distance from the pivot joint, and thus to vary the load lifted by a user when pivoting each arm during an exercise. 
     
     
         19 . A multi-functional exercise system, comprising:
 a support structure including a pair of mounting regions horizontally spaced apart from each other and spaced apart from a ground surface;   a left arm and a right arm, each arm being movably coupled at a proximate end of the arm to a respective one of the mounting regions of the support structure, and movable in a downward configuration in which a distal end of the respective arm is oriented downward, the distal ends of each of the left and right arms including a respective handle; and   a respective pivot joint connecting each of the arms to the respective mounting location of the support structure;   wherein in the downward configuration, the pivot joints of the left and right arms are configured to freely rotate in an unlocked state.   
     
     
         20 . A multi-functional exercise system, comprising:
 a support structure;   a U-shaped member supported by the support structure in an orientation spaced apart from a ground surface;   a left arm and a right arm, each arm being movably coupled at a proximate end of the arm to a respective end of the U-shaped member, and selectively movable between an upward configuration in which a distal end of the respective arm is oriented upward, and a downward configuration in which the distal end of the respective arm is oriented downward, the distal ends of each of the left and right arms including a respective handle; and   a respective pivot joint connecting each of the arms to the U-shaped member, each of the pivot joints including a locking mechanism to selectively lock the pivoting of the pivot joint;   wherein the U-shaped member is substantially horizontal, and the arms are substantially vertical in either the upward configuration or the downward configuration;   wherein in the upward configuration, the pivot joints of the left and right arms are configured to releasably lock; and   wherein in the downward configuration, the pivot joints of the left and right arms are configured to freely rotate in an unlocked state.