Retractable exercise system

Abstract

A free-standing retractable exercise system. The exercise system includes one or more exercise benches that extend away from an upright position while the exercise system is in use and retract into the upright position while being stored.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An exercise system, comprising:
 a main beam;   a primary bench connected to the main beam, the primary bench comprising a first surface, as second surface opposite the first surface, a proximal end, and a distal end opposite the proximal end;   a secondary bench pivotally connected to the main beam, the secondary bench comprising a first surface, as second surface opposite the first surface, a proximal end, and a distal end opposite the proximal end;   a slider adapted to translate along a longitudinal axis of the main beam to support the secondary bench at various angles; and   a rear support pivotally connected to the slider; wherein the rear support is adapted to contact the second surface of the secondary bench while the secondary bench is in a horizontal position.   
     
     
         2 . The exercise system of  claim 1 , further configured such that it operates in an upright position and extended position;
 wherein the upright position defined by the longitudinal axis of the main beam at an angle less than thirty-five degrees to vertical; and   the extended position defined by the longitudinal axis of the main beam at an angle of less than forty-five degrees with a support surface.   
     
     
         3 . The exercise system of  claim 2 , wherein an initial position is defined as a secondary bench angle below the horizontal when the exercise system is moved from the upright position to the extended position. 
     
     
         4 . The exercise system of  claim 3 , wherein a spring is used to automatically extend the rear support to contact the second surface of the secondary bench when the secondary bench is rotated from the initial position to the horizontal position. 
     
     
         5 . The exercise system of  claim 4 , further comprising an incline support and a magnet to store the rear support adjacent to the incline support when not in use. 
     
     
         6 . The exercise system of  claim 1 , further comprising a distal leg pivotally connected to the main beam. 
     
     
         7 . The exercise system of  claim 6 , further comprising a base assembly and a pin adapted to provide a temporary connection between the main beam and the base assembly. 
     
     
         8 . The exercise system of  claim 7 , wherein rotational movement of the distal leg is coupled to the temporary connection. 
     
     
         9 . The exercise system of  claim 7 , wherein the pin is spring loaded, the spring-loaded pin comprising a housing, a spring, and the pin. 
     
     
         10 . The exercise system of  claim 9 , wherein the spring-loaded pin housing is connected to the main beam and a tip of the pin is adapted to slide through an orifice in the base assembly to lock the exercise system in an upright position. 
     
     
         11 . An exercise system, comprising:
 a main beam;   a primary bench connected to the main beam, the primary bench comprising a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, a proximal end, and a distal end opposite the proximal end;   a secondary bench pivotally connected to the main beam, the secondary bench comprising a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, a proximal end, and a distal end opposite the proximal end;   an incline support with one end pivotally connected to the secondary bench and the other end adapted to translate along the main beam to support the secondary bench at various angles; and   a rear support pivotally connected to the exercise system, wherein the rear support is adapted contact the second surface of the secondary bench while the secondary bench is in a horizontal position.   
     
     
         12 . The exercise system of  claim 11 , further configured such that it operates in an upright position and extended position;
 wherein the upright position defined by the longitudinal axis of the main beam at an angle less than thirty-five degrees with the vertical; and   the extended position defined by a longitudinal axis of the main beam at an angle of less than forty-five degrees with a support surface.   
     
     
         13 . The exercise system of  claim 12 , wherein an initial position is defined as a secondary bench angle below the horizontal when the exercise system is moved from the upright position to the extended position. 
     
     
         14 . The exercise system of  claim 13 , wherein a spring is used to automatically extend the rear support to contact the second surface of the secondary bench when the secondary bench is rotated from the initial position to the horizontal position. 
     
     
         15 . The exercise system of  claim 14 , further comprising a magnet to store the rear support adjacent to the incline support when not in use. 
     
     
         16 . The exercise system of  claim 11 , further comprising a distal leg pivotally connected to the main beam. 
     
     
         17 . The exercise system of  claim 16 , further comprising a base assembly and a pin adapted to provide a temporary connection between the main beam and the base assembly. 
     
     
         18 . The exercise system of  claim 17 , wherein rotational movement of the distal leg is coupled to the temporary connection. 
     
     
         19 . The exercise system of  claim 17 , wherein the pin is spring loaded, the spring-loaded pin comprising a housing, a spring, and the pin. 
     
     
         20 . The exercise system of  claim 19 , wherein the spring-loaded pin housing is connected to the main beam and a tip of the pin is adapted to slide through an orifice in the base assembly to lock the exercise system in an upright position.