Abdominal Exercise Apparatus

Abstract

An exemplary embodiment relates to an exercise machine, comprising a generally horizontal platform having an upper surface adapted for a user to recline thereon, a foot support pivotably attached to the platform with a mechanism for securing the user's feet to the platform, at least one pair of resistance straps attachable to the exercise machine at one or more locations on the platform, and at least one pair of routers adapted to interact with resistance straps.

1 . An exercise machine, comprising:
 a generally horizontal platform having an upper surface adapted for a user to recline thereon;   a foot support pivotably attached to the platform with a mechanism for securing the user's feet to the platform;   at least one pair of elastic resistance straps attachable to the exercise machine at one or more locations on the platform; and   at least one pair of routers adapted to interact with resistance straps.   
     
     
         2 . The exercise machine of  claim 1  wherein the foot support is adjustably positionable to at least one inclined position and a flat position. 
     
     
         3 . The exercise machine of  claim 1  wherein the resistance tubes further comprise a connecting loop at a first end and a handle at a second end. 
     
     
         4 . The exercise machine of  claim 1  comprising a first pair of routers at about the corners of a first end of the platform and a second pair of routers at about the corners of a second end of the platform. 
     
     
         5 . The exercise machine of  claim 1  wherein the routers comprise one or more curved channels adapted to interact with and direct the resistance straps. 
     
     
         6 . The exercise machine of  claim 1  wherein the exercise machine further comprise a plurality of connection points for each resistance strap.