Weightlifting machine

Abstract

A weightlifting machine that includes a pulley system and a cable system that attaches to a weight rack frame to allow a user to perform a weightlifting exercise. The pulley system may include a first pulley and a second pulley where the cable system engages each pulley. The cable system may have a first end connected to a grip attachment and a second end attached to a resistance element. The resistance element may include a resistance band, a weight support that holds a weight plate, a set of weight plates, or other type of resistance element. The cable system may extend from the pulley through an opening located one of the frame members that form the frame. A seat attachment assembly may also be connected to the weightlifting machine, where the weightlifting machine may include a pulley rotatably connected to a seat base that supports a seat. In addition, a foot rest attachment assembly may be connected to the weightlifting machine, where the foot rest attachment assembly may include an adjustable foot rest.

1 . (canceled) 
     
     
         2 . A weight rack assembly comprising:
 a frame including an arrangement of a plurality of vertical frame members that are connected together with a plurality of lateral frame members extending between the plurality of vertical frame members;   a pulley assembly connected to the frame, wherein the pulley assembly comprises a first pulley and a mount rotatably supporting the first pulley, wherein the pulley assembly is attached to the frame by attaching the mount to the frame;   a cable system engaged with the pulley assembly, wherein the cable system engages the first pulley to redirect the cable system;   a seat attachment assembly releasably connected to the weight rack assembly and configured for seating a user during a weightlifting exercise, the seat attachment assembly comprising:
 a seat base comprising:
 a first connection portion releasably connected to a first vertical frame member of the plurality of vertical frame members, the first connection portion comprising a first pair of side walls spaced laterally apart from each other to define a first channel receiving the first vertical frame member therethrough, the first connection portion having a first hole in at least one of the first pair of side walls; and 
 a seat support extending laterally outward from the first connection portion; and 
 
 a seat mounted on the seat support; 
   a first removable pin extending through the first hole and engaging the first vertical frame member to secure the seat attachment assembly to the first vertical frame member;   a foot rest attachment assembly releasably connected to the weight rack assembly and configured for engaging a foot of the user during the weightlifting exercise, the foot rest attachment assembly comprising:
 a second connection portion releasably connected to the first vertical frame member of the plurality of vertical frame members, the second connection portion comprising a second pair of side walls spaced laterally apart from each other to define a second channel receiving the first vertical frame member therethrough, the second connection portion having a second hole in at least one of the second pair of side walls; 
 a foot support base extending laterally outward from the second connection portion in a direction perpendicular to the first vertical frame member, the foot support base defining a passage extending within the foot support base in the direction perpendicular to the first vertical frame member; and 
 an adjustable foot rest comprising:
 a moveable post received within the passage of the foot support base and configured to be moveable among a plurality of different positions along the direction perpendicular to the first vertical frame member; 
 a releasable fixing member configured for selectively fixing the moveable post in one of the plurality of different positions; and 
 a foot engagement member connected to a distal end of the moveable post, wherein the adjustable foot rest is configured such that a distance between the first vertical frame member and the foot engagement member is adjustable by movement of the moveable post among the plurality of different positions; and 
 
   a second removable pin extending through the second hole and engaging the first vertical frame member to secure the foot rest attachment assembly to the first vertical frame member.   
     
     
         3 . The weight rack assembly of  claim 2 , wherein the foot rest attachment assembly is releasably and directly connected to the seat attachment assembly. 
     
     
         4 . The weight rack assembly of  claim 2 , wherein the foot engagement member comprises a rod member connected to the distal end of the moveable post and extending laterally outward from both sides of the moveable post. 
     
     
         5 . The weight rack assembly of  claim 2 , wherein the foot support base has a third hole, and the moveable post has a plurality of fixing holes extending along a length thereof, and wherein the releasable fixing member is received in the third hole and extends into the passage to be received in one of the fixing holes to fix the moveable post in one of the plurality of different positions. 
     
     
         6 . The weight rack assembly of  claim 2 , wherein the foot support base comprises first and second plates spaced laterally from each other, and wherein the first and second plates define sides of the passage and extend into the second connection portion to define the second pair of side walls. 
     
     
         7 . The weight rack assembly of  claim 2 , wherein the foot support base completely encloses the passage on top, bottom, and opposed sides. 
     
     
         8 . An assembly configured for connection to a vertical frame member of a weight rack, the assembly comprising:
 a seat attachment assembly configured to be releasably connected to the vertical frame member and configured for seating a user during a weightlifting exercise, the seat attachment assembly comprising:
 a seat base comprising:
 a first connection portion comprising a first pair of side walls spaced laterally apart from each other to define a first channel configured for receiving the vertical frame member therethrough, the first connection portion having a first hole in at least one of the first pair of side walls, wherein the first hole is configured for receiving a first removable pin to engage the vertical frame member to secure the seat attachment assembly to the vertical frame member; and 
 a seat support extending laterally outward from the first connection portion; and 
 
 a seat mounted on the seat support; 
   a foot rest attachment assembly configured to be releasably connected to the vertical frame member and configured for engaging a foot of the user during the weightlifting exercise, the foot rest attachment assembly comprising:
 a second connection portion comprising a second pair of side walls spaced laterally apart from each other to define a second channel configured for receiving the vertical frame member therethrough, the second connection portion having a second hole in at least one of the second pair of side walls, wherein the second hole is configured for receiving a second removable pin to engage the vertical frame member to secure the foot rest attachment assembly to the vertical frame member; 
 a foot support base extending laterally outward from the second connection portion in a direction configured to be perpendicular to the vertical frame member, the foot support base defining a passage extending within the foot support base in the direction configured to be perpendicular to the vertical frame member; and 
 an adjustable foot rest comprising:
 a moveable post received within the passage of the foot support base and configured to be moveable among a plurality of different positions along the direction configured to be perpendicular to the vertical frame member; 
 a releasable fixing member configured for selectively fixing the moveable post in one of the plurality of different positions; and 
 a foot engagement member connected to a distal end of the moveable post, wherein the adjustable foot rest is configured such that a distance between the vertical frame member and the foot engagement member is adjustable by movement of the moveable post among the plurality of different positions. 
 
   
     
     
         9 . The assembly of  claim 8 , wherein the foot rest attachment assembly is releasably and directly connected to the seat attachment assembly. 
     
     
         10 . The assembly of  claim 8 , wherein the foot engagement member comprises a rod member connected to the distal end of the moveable post and extending laterally outward from both sides of the moveable post. 
     
     
         11 . The assembly of  claim 8 , wherein the foot support base has a third hole, and the moveable post has a plurality of fixing holes extending along a length thereof, and wherein the releasable fixing member is received in the third hole and extends into the passage to be received in one of the fixing holes to fix the moveable post in one of the plurality of different positions. 
     
     
         12 . The assembly of  claim 8 , wherein the foot support base comprises first and second plates spaced laterally from each other, and wherein the first and second plates define sides of the passage and extend into the second connection portion to define the second pair of side walls. 
     
     
         13 . The assembly of  claim 8 , wherein the foot support base completely encloses the passage on top, bottom, and opposed sides. 
     
     
         14 . A foot rest attachment assembly configured to be releasably connected to a vertical frame member of a weight rack assembly and configured for engaging a foot of a user during a weightlifting exercise, the foot rest attachment assembly comprising:
 a connection portion comprising a first side wall and a second side wall spaced laterally apart from each other to define a channel configured for receiving the vertical frame member therethrough, a transverse wall extending between the first and second side walls to form a front end of the channel, and a hole in at least one of the first and second side walls, wherein the hole is configured for receiving a removable fastener to engage the vertical frame member to secure the foot rest attachment assembly to the vertical frame member;   a foot support base extending laterally outward from the connection portion in a direction configured to be perpendicular to the vertical frame member, the foot support base defining a passage extending within the foot support base in the direction configured to be perpendicular to the vertical frame member; and   an adjustable foot rest comprising:
 a moveable post received within the passage of the foot support base and configured to be moveable among a plurality of different positions along the direction configured to be perpendicular to the vertical frame member; 
 a releasable fixing member configured for selectively fixing the moveable post in one of the plurality of different positions; and 
 a foot engagement member connected to a distal end of the moveable post, wherein the adjustable foot rest is configured such that a distance between the connection portion and the foot engagement member is adjustable by movement of the moveable post among the plurality of different positions. 
   
     
     
         15 . The foot rest attachment assembly of  claim 14 , wherein the foot engagement member comprises a rod member connected to the distal end of the moveable post and extending laterally outward from both sides of the moveable post. 
     
     
         16 . The foot rest attachment assembly of  claim 14 , wherein the foot support base has a third hole, and the moveable post has a plurality of fixing holes extending along a length thereof, and wherein the releasable fixing member is received in the third hole and extends into the passage to be received in one of the fixing holes to fix the moveable post in one of the plurality of different positions. 
     
     
         17 . The foot rest attachment assembly of  claim 16 , wherein the foot support base has a pair of third holes, including the third hole, on opposite sides of the passage, and the releasable fixing member comprises a pin extending through the moveable post and through both of the pair of third holes. 
     
     
         18 . The foot rest attachment assembly of  claim 14 , wherein the foot support base comprises first and second plates spaced laterally from each other, and wherein the first and second plates define sides of the passage and extend into the connection portion to define the first and second side walls. 
     
     
         19 . The foot rest attachment assembly of  claim 18 , wherein the transverse wall extends between the first and second plates and extends along the direction configured to be perpendicular to the vertical frame member to define a top of the passage, and wherein a rear end of the transverse wall forms the front end of the channel. 
     
     
         20 . The foot rest attachment assembly of  claim 14 , wherein the foot support base completely encloses the passage on top, bottom, and opposed sides. 
     
     
         21 . The foot rest attachment assembly of  claim 14 , wherein the foot support base is formed as a rectangular metal tube defining the passage as a rectangular passage, and wherein the moveable post has a rectangular shape.