Exercise device

Abstract

An exercise device includes a base member configured for engaging a mounting structure including a first surface and an oppositely arranged second surface. The first surface of the mounting structure faces towards the user and the second surface of the mounting structure is configured to engage the base member. A coupling system of the exercise device couples the base member to the mounting structure. An arm is pivotally coupled to the base member and is configured to pivot between a retracted position and an operational position. A resistance member is directly coupled to the arm and includes a control member configured to be manipulated by a portion of the user.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An exercise device comprising:
 a base member configured for engaging a mounting structure, the mounting structure including a first surface and an oppositely arranged second surface, the first surface of the mounting structure facing towards the user and the second surface of the mounting structure configured to engage the base member;   a coupling system for coupling the base member to the mounting structure;   an arm pivotally coupled to the base member, the arm configured to pivot between a retracted position and an operational position; and   a resistance member directly coupled to the arm, the resistance member including a control member configured to be manipulated by a portion of the user.   
     
     
         2 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the first surface of the mounting structure is configured to engage a rearward facing surface of the user. 
     
     
         3 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the base member includes a first surface configured to face towards and engage the second surface of the mounting structure and a second surface disposed opposite the first surface of the base member. 
     
     
         4 . The exercise device of  claim 3 , wherein the retracted position of the arm includes an entirety of the arm disposed rearwardly of the first surface of the base member and the operational position includes at least a portion of the arm extending forwardly beyond the first surface of the base member. 
     
     
         5 . The exercise device of  claim 3 , wherein the retracted position of the arm includes an entirety of the arm disposed rearwardly of the first surface of the base member with an entirety of the arm aligned with the base member with respect to an axis arranged perpendicular to the second surface of the base member. 
     
     
         6 . The exercise device of  claim 3 , wherein the retracted position of the arm includes an entirety of the arm disposed rearwardly of the first surface of the base member with an entirety of the arm surrounded by a perimeter of the second surface of the base member. 
     
     
         7 . The exercise device of  claim 3 , wherein the arm is configured to engage the second surface of the base member when the arm is in the retracted position. 
     
     
         8 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the retracted position of the arm includes an entirety of the arm disposed rearwardly of the first surface of the mounting structure and the operational position includes at least a portion of the arm extending forwardly beyond the first surface of the mounting structure. 
     
     
         9 . The exercise device of  claim 8 , wherein the arm extends adjacent a side surface of the mounting structure when the arm is in the operational position thereof, wherein the side surface connects the first surface of the mounting structure to the second surface of the mounting structure. 
     
     
         10 . The exercise device of  claim 8 , wherein the arm extends adjacent an upper surface of the mounting structure when the arm is in the operational position thereof, wherein the upper surface connects the first surface of the mounting structure to the second surface of the mounting structure. 
     
     
         11 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein an axis of rotation of the arm is arranged parallel to at least one of the first surface of the mounting structure or the second surface of the mounting structure. 
     
     
         12 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein a surface of the base member facing away from the mounting structure forms a stop for limiting a range of the pivoting of the arm when adjusted between the retracted and operational positions thereof. 
     
     
         13 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the arm includes a first leg and a second leg extending from the first leg, the second leg arranged at an angle relative to the first leg. 
     
     
         14 . The exercise device of  claim 13 , wherein the angle present between the first leg and the second leg is greater than 0 degrees and less than 180 degrees. 
     
     
         15 . The exercise device of  claim 13 , wherein the arm is substantially L-shaped. 
     
     
         16 . The exercise device of  claim 13 , wherein, when the arm is in the operational position thereof, a first portion of the second leg is disposed behind the second surface of the mounting structure and a second portion of the second leg is disposed in front of the first surface of the mounting structure. 
     
     
         17 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the resistance member is disposed within a hollow interior of the arm. 
     
     
         18 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein a distal end of the arm forms an engagement surface about which the resistance member pivots and/or slides during motion of the control member. 
     
     
         19 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the resistance member includes a plurality of longitudinally spaced coupling points, wherein each of the coupling points forms a portion of the resistance member configured to be releasably coupled to the arm. 
     
     
         20 . The exercise device of  claim 19 , wherein a change of which of the coupling points is coupled to the arm changes a relative positioning present between the arm and the resistance member when the resistance member is directly coupled to the arm.