Exercise apparatus adapted to facilitate stand-up crunches

Abstract

The invention is an exercise equipment apparatus. More specifically, the invention is for an exercise equipment apparatus that facilitates performance of variations of a boxer crunch stand. An exercise equipment apparatus in accordance with the present invention comprises a frame, a substantially rectangular pad coupled to the frame, a first pair of substantially cylindrical pads coupled to the frame, and a second pair of substantially cylindrical pads coupled to the frame, and situated between the rectangular pad and the first pair of cylindrical pads, wherein the cylindrical pads height level may be adjustable for users of various heights.

1 . An exercise equipment apparatus for facilitating a stand-up crunch exercise routine, comprising:
 a frame;   a substantially rectangular pad coupled to the frame;   a first pair of substantially cylindrical pads coupled to the frame; and   a second pair of substantially cylindrical pads coupled to the frame, and situated between the rectangular pad and the first pair of cylindrical pads.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the second pair of cylindrical pads is situated on the frame at a higher vertical position than the first pair of cylindrical pads. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the vertical position of the second pair of cylindrical pads is adjustable. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the substantially rectangular pad is situated substantially horizontally with respect to a flat surface on which the frame is placed. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the frame further comprises a first fixed vertical member; and
 wherein the first pair of cylindrical pads are coupled to opposite sides of the first fixed vertical member.   
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein the frame further comprises a second fixed vertical member; and
 wherein an adjustable moving vertical member is situated longitudinally within the second fixed vertical member, and   the second pair of cylindrical pads is coupled to opposite sides of the adjustable moving vertical member.   
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein the adjustable moving vertical member is adapted to slide longitudinally within the second fixed vertical member to adjust a desirable height of the second pair of cylindrical pads. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the adjustable moving vertical member has spaced apart holes adapted to receive an adjustable pin. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the second fixed vertical member further comprises a first fixed horizontal member; and
 wherein a second fixed horizontal member is coupled longitudinally to the first fixed horizontal member, and   an adjustable moving horizontal member is coupled longitudinally over the second fixed horizontal member, and   the substantially rectangular pad is coupled to the adjustable moving horizontal member, and   the adjustable moving horizontal member is adjustable to slide over the second fixed to reach a desirable horizontal position.   
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the adjustable moving horizontal member comprises an adjustable pin, and
 the second fixed horizontal member has at least one hole adapted to receive the adjustable pin of the adjustable moving horizontal member in order to fix the substantially rectangular pad to a desirable horizontal position.   
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the frame comprises a third fixed vertical member, wherein the third fixed vertical member of the frame is coupled to the second fixed horizontal member and thereby provides further support for the substantially rectangular pad. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein a guide attached beneath the substantially rectangular pad slides over the second fixed horizontal member to ensure that the substantially rectangular pad's horizontal position is adjustable with additional underlying support. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the frame further comprises a plurality of floor mounts to maintain the apparatus on a surface. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 13 , wherein the floor mounts comprise a plurality of mount openings to allow for secure attachment to the surface upon which the frame is placed. 
     
     
         15 . The apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein the frame further comprises a plurality of substantially flat base members situated on opposite sides of the first fixed vertical member and below the first pair of cylindrical pads. 
     
     
         16 . The apparatus of  claim 15 , wherein the plurality of flat base members are supported by a plurality of horizontal brackets situated on opposite sides below the first fixed vertical member and the second fixed vertical member. 
     
     
         17 . An exercise equipment apparatus for facilitating a stand-up crunch exercise routine, comprising:
 a frame;   a substantially rectangular pad coupled to the frame;   a first pair of support pads coupled to the frame; and   a second pair of support pads coupled to the frame, and situated between the rectangular pad and the first pair of support pads,
 wherein the second pair of support pads is situated on the frame at a higher vertical position than the first pair of support pads and is vertically adjustable.