Foam exercise bench

Abstract

A foam exercise bench includes a single, elongated foam member, having a left side section, a right side section, a head end, a leg end, a flat bottom surface, and an angled top surface. The top surface forming a leg area, a seat area, an inclined back area and a generally flat area. These areas functioning to receive a user and to allow the same to perform a variety of strength training exercises.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A foam exercise bench, comprising:
 a single elongated generally rectangular body having a left side section, a right side section, a head end, a leg end, a flat bottom surface, and a top surface,   said top surface including a seat section and an inclined back section for receiving and supporting a human user in each of a seated position and an inclined position,   said body being constructed from a lightweight dense foam material having a hardness and weight supporting capacity that is suitable for supporting a weight of the human user.   
     
     
         2 . The bench of  claim 1 , wherein said foam material includes a solid block of high density Ethylene Vinyl Acetate foam having a hardness rating of between approximately 50 and 90 degrees. 
     
     
         3 . The foam exercise bench of  claim 1 , wherein said top surface further includes a flat surface section that is interposed between the inclined back section and the head end, said flat section functioning as a support for assisting users to perform a standing exercise routine. 
     
     
         4 . The foam exercise bench of  claim 1 , wherein said leg end comprises:
 an angled leg section that is connected to the seat section of the top surface at a first end, and a vertical leg section at a second end,   said angled leg section functioning to receive an upper portion of the users legs, and said vertical leg section functioning to receive a lower portion of the users legs.   
     
     
         5 . The foam exercise bench of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a pair of elongated horizontally oriented support members that are disposed along the left side section and the right side section adjacent to the bottom surface, said support members functioning to provide lateral stability to the bench to prevent tipping and movement during operation thereof.   
     
     
         6 . The foam exercise bench of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a plurality of handles disposed along the bench body.   
     
     
         7 . The foam exercise bench of  claim 6 , wherein each of said handles are formed by as recesses and indentations that are defined by an absence of body material. 
     
     
         8 . The bench of  claim 1 , wherein said foam material includes at least one of polyurethane, closed cell foam, Supreem foam and latex rubber foam. 
     
     
         9 . The foam exercise bench of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a lightweight frame that is disposed within the bench body.   
     
     
         10 . The foam exercise bench of  claim 1 , wherein said frame is constructed from plastic and is positioned between approximately 8 and 10 inches from a bench body surface. 
     
     
         11 . The foam exercise bench of  claim 1 , wherein said bench body includes a width of approximately 10.5 inches, and an overall length of approximately 56 inches.