Vertical exercise equipment

Abstract

A weightlifting device allowing for a variety of bodyweight exercises to be performed. The device having a foundation and support bars. Hinged arms and a cage extend from the support bars. The cage is adapted to hold an exercise ball. A crossbar is attached to the support bars as well as adjustable abdominal straps.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A weightlifting device, comprising:
 a pair of base bars;   a support bar extending from each base bar, said support bar having a top portion;   a brace extending from each said base bar and terminating at said support bar;   a cross-member running between said support bars;   at least one hinged arm extending from said support bars;   a cage extending from said support bar, said cage adapted to hold a exercise ball;   a crossbar attached to said top portion of said support bars; and   multi-position supports affixed to said top portion.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said cage includes first and second bars, wherein said first and second bars are semi-circular. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said cage is nylon netting adapted to hold an exercise ball. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one hinged arm folds up in order to clear a workout envelope. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising adjustable abdominal straps removably attached to said multi-position support. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of attachment devices extending from said support bars, said braces, and said crossbar. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising grips located on said braces, said cross-member, said hinged arms, and said crossbar. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein an exercise ball is held within said cage, said exercise ball providing back support for a user. 
     
     
         9 . A weight lifting device, comprising:
 a foundation portion;   support bars extending vertically from said foundation portion;   hinged arms extending substantially horizontally from said support bars;   a cage attached to said support bars, said caged adapted to hold an exercise ball;   at least one abdominal strap suspended from said support bars; and   a crossbar attached to said support bars.   
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 9 , wherein said cage includes a first bar attached to said support bars and a second bar attached to said first bar. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 10 , wherein said first and second bars are semi-circular. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 9 , wherein said cage is nylon netting. 
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 9 , wherein said hinged arms fold up against said support bars. 
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 9 , further comprising a plurality of I attachment devices, said attachment devices adapted attach resistance bands to said device. 
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 9 , wherein said suspended abdominal straps are suspended from multi-position supports attached to said support bars. 
     
     
         16 . A weightlifting device, comprising:
 support bars extending from a base portion, said base portion including:
 base bars, said base bars having converging axes; 
 a cross-member, connecting said support bars; 
 braces, said braces extending from said base bars and terminating at said support bars; 
   a top portion of said support bars, said top portion bent between 30 and 90 degrees relative to a remainder of said support bars;   at least one multi-position support attached to said top portion;   at least one abdominal strap suspended from said at least one multi-position support;   a crossbar affixed to said top portion of said support bars;   U-shaped brackets extending from said support bars;   hinged arms attached to said U-shaped brackets, said hinged arms adapted to fold upright against said support bars; and   a cage extending from said support bars, said cage comprising:
 a first semi-circular bar attached to said support bars and a second semi-circular bar attached to said first bar. 
   
     
     
         17 . The device of  claim 16 , wherein said cage is adapted to hold an exercise ball. 
     
     
         18 . The device of  claim 16 , further comprising a plurality of resistance band attachment points. 
     
     
         19 . The device of  claim 16 , further comprising grips located on said braces, said hinged arms, said cross-member, and said crossbar. 
     
     
         20 . The device of  claim 16 , wherein when said exercise ball is held in said cage, said exercise ball is a back support.