TW201505689A - Exercise apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

An exercise apparatus includes a frame with a pair of vertical guides. A carriage is slidably carried on each of the guides. Each of the carriages has a locking mechanism to lock the carriage at a selected vertical position and a release to disengage the locking mechanism. A horizontal exercise bar is slidably carried on guide rods. First and second cables are coupled to a selectable exercise resistance, each of the cables having an end selectively coupled to either the respective carriage or to a respective bracket at the end of the exercise bar. Secondary brackets on the exercise bar are configured to engage respective ones of the carriage releases and grab the carriage so as to selectively engage and disengage the locking mechanisms upon axial rotation of the exercise bar and raise and lower the carriages with the exercise bar.

Description

Motion device [Related Application Cross Reference]

This application is part of the application for the application of the application No. 13/229,175, which was filed on September 9, 2011.

The present invention generally relates to the field of sports equipment. More particularly, the present invention relates to a moving device having an article generally referred to as a Smith bar, wherein motion resistance is provided by an optional weight stack rather than freely adjusting the weight.

Sports equipment with a cable and pulley system for lifting one weight stack has been in good use for more than a century. This device presents a variety of designs for performing various sports. Some devices have adjustable pulley positioning at which a grip is attached to a cable for pulling without a defined movement path. This type of device is often a function trainer. This type of exercise device of the type exemplified in U.S. Patent No. 4,402,504 is particularly suitable for upper body movement. The device has an elongate upright frame and a carriage that can be moved up and down along the uprights of the frame. The carriage includes one or more pulleys through which a cable passes. The cable is further passed around the upper pulley and/or the lower pulley on the frame and coupled to a source of motion resistance, such as a plurality of stack weights. The cable exits the pulley on the carriage and is connected to a grip or similar pulling device. The height of the grip can be easily adjusted by moving the carriage over the post and locking it in a position at a selected height. This allows for the execution of multiple movements for the muscles of the arms and upper body. move. The amount of motion resistance is adjusted by selecting more or less stack weight. Therefore, the range of available motion resistance is determined by the amount of available weight.

Another type of exercise device is often referred to as a Smith machine. The device consists of a barbell fixed to a pair of rails that limit the barbell to vertical movement. A series of grooves or holes are formed behind each of the vertical rails, and the barbells can be hooked on the grooves or holes. This means that the barbell can be fastened at any point, unlike having to re-arm one of the regular barbells after a set of repetitions. This makes a Smith machine safer for people who lift weight without a watcher because people only need to twist their wrists to lock the barbell in place if the weight becomes too large. Most Smith machines also incorporate blocks, pegs, or other devices that can be adjusted to automatically stop the barbell at a predetermined minimum height. Unlike a freely adjustable weight barbell, the rod on a Smith machine does not move forward, backward or sideways to any perceived level. Because the weightlifting on a Smith machine requires less stability by the weightlifter, the weightlifter can generally lift more weight using a Smith machine than using a freely adjustable weight barbell. The conventional Smith machine still uses the freely adjustable weight loaded on the rod as a source of motion resistance. Freely adjusting the weight is not only troublesome for moving and storing, but also presents a serious safety hazard.

It is desirable to include a Smith rod as part of a multi-purpose functional trainer and utilize a selectable weight stack (rather than freely adjusting weight) for the motion resistance by the Smith rod.

The present invention provides an apparatus for transmitting motion resistance comprising a carriage assembly having at least one upper pulley and at least a lower pulley. The first and second cable ends are respectively passed around the upper and lower pulleys and coupled to a selectable source of motion resistance. A moving member is selectively coupled to the two cable ends such that movement of the moving member away from the carriage is subjected to a first motion resistance when only one of the cable ends is attached, and in the two cables Both ends of the wire are subjected to a second, greater resistance to motion when attached.

In another embodiment, a pulley on a first carriage assembly has a cable end extending from the pulley and another cable end removably attached to the carriage. The cable ends are coupled to a selectable source of motion resistance. The cable end extending from the pulley can be used with a moving grip or lever. A moving component is associated with a second carriage assembly above or below the first carriage assembly. The cable end extending from the pulley is attachable to the second carriage to provide a first motion resistance to the moving component. If more resistance is required, the cable end attached to the first carriage can be removed from the first carriage and attached to the second carriage to provide a greater resistance.

In another embodiment, a motion device includes a frame having a pair of vertical guides. A carriage is slidably carried on each of the guides. Each of the carriages has a locking mechanism that locks the carriage in a selected vertical position and a release member that is disengaged from the locking mechanism. A horizontal moving rod (a Smith rod) is slidably carried on the guide rod. The first and second cables are coupled to a selectable motion resistance, each of the cables having a selective coupling to a respective carriage or to one of the respective brackets at one of the ends of the Smith bar. This configuration allows the movement performed using the Smith lever to utilize the selectable motion resistance rather than freely adjusting the weight. An actuator bracket on the Smith rod is configured to engage each of the carriage release members for selective engagement after the axial rotation of the Smith rod or by a hand-actuated release member on the Smith rod and Get out of the locking mechanism. The actuator brackets on the Smith bar can be further configured to selectively engage and disengage an overhead frame member after axial rotation of the rod such that the rod can be stored overhead. The motion device can further include third and fourth cables coupled to the motion resistance, each of the cables having one end coupled to one of the first and second pulley carriages. The bracket on the Smith bar is configured for selective attachment of the respective ends of the third and fourth cables. Attaching these cable ends to the Smith rod increases the resistance to motion. In this embodiment, the carriage and the horizontal movement bar can be on the same guide or separation guide as long as the cables are attachable to the carriage and the horizontal movement rod and the actuator bracket on the horizontal movement rod Configurable to engage one of the locks on the carriage and release Pieces.

12‧‧‧ center uprights

14‧‧‧ top parts

16‧‧‧Base parts

18‧‧‧ pillar

20‧‧‧ pillar

22‧‧‧ pedal

24‧‧‧ high tie rod assembly

26‧‧‧Selector tube

28‧‧‧Selector tube

30‧‧‧Back cushion

32‧‧‧ right hand handle assembly

34‧‧‧ left hand handle assembly

36‧‧‧arm mat

38‧‧‧arm mat

40‧‧‧Sliding frame assembly/assembly

41‧‧‧Tip pin

42‧‧‧ Left side carriage assembly / carriage assembly

44‧‧‧ grip

46‧‧‧ grip

48‧‧‧Optional (selectorizcd) weight stack/weight stack

49‧‧‧Shield

50L‧‧‧ cable

50R‧‧‧ cable

52R‧‧‧ pulley / first upper pulley

54R‧‧‧ pulley / second lower pulley

56R‧‧‧ fixed high pulley

58R‧‧‧High fixed pulley

60L‧‧‧Floating pulley

60R‧‧‧Floating pulley

62R‧‧‧High fixed pulley

64R‧‧‧Low fixed pulley

66R‧‧‧Low fixed pulley

68‧‧‧ Cable

70L‧‧‧Low fixed pulley

70R‧‧‧ low fixed pulley

72L‧‧‧High fixed pulley

72R‧‧‧High fixed pulley

74‧‧‧ pulley

76‧‧‧ first end

78R‧‧‧First lower pulley/pulley

80‧‧‧ second end

82R‧‧‧Second upper pulley/pulley

84‧‧‧Spherical stop

86‧‧‧ bracket

88‧‧‧Bolts

90‧‧‧Small ball joints/balls

92‧‧‧ Groove

94‧‧‧Spherical stop

102‧‧‧First carriage assembly

104‧‧‧ pulley

106‧‧‧ pulley

108‧‧‧First cable end

110‧‧‧ grip

112‧‧‧Sliding shaft

114‧‧‧Second carriage assembly

116‧‧‧Sports pressure bar/pressure bar

118‧‧‧Second cable end

120‧‧‧ eye circles

122‧‧‧ eye circles

124‧‧‧ eye circles

200‧‧‧Sports devices/devices

201L‧‧‧Tila Point

201R‧‧‧Tila Point

202L‧‧‧Slide

202R‧‧‧Sliding frame

204L‧‧‧Optional weight stack/weight stack

204R‧‧‧Optional weight stack/weight stack

206L‧‧‧guide

206R‧‧‧guides

208‧‧‧Release lever/slide release lever/lever

210‧‧‧ hole

212L‧‧‧ vertical parts

212R‧‧‧ vertical parts

220‧‧‧ Smith rod

222L‧‧‧ overhead pulley support parts

222R‧‧‧Overhead pulley support parts

224L‧‧‧Auxiliary bracket

224R‧‧‧Auxiliary bracket

225L‧‧‧Smith rod end bracket/rod end bracket

226‧‧ sales

228L‧‧‧ cable end

228R‧‧‧ cable end

230L‧‧‧ cable end

230R‧‧‧ cable end

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 is a perspective view of one of the motion devices incorporating one of the embodiments of the present invention.

Figure 2 graphically illustrates the cable and pulley configuration of the exercise device shown in Figure 1.

3 is a detailed view of one of a carriage assembly and a cable bracket in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a partial perspective view of one of the motion devices incorporating another embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5 is another view of the apparatus of Figure 4.

Figure 6 is another view of the apparatus of Figure 4.

Figure 7 is another view of the apparatus of Figure 4.

Figure 8 is a perspective view of one of the motion devices incorporating another embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 9 is a detailed view of one of the Smith bars of the apparatus of Figure 8 under storage conditions.

Figure 10 is a detailed view of one of the Smith bars of the apparatus of Figure 8 after release from a storage condition.

Figure 11 is a detailed view of one of the motion resistances of one of the movable carriages applied to the apparatus of Figure 8.

Figure 12 is a detailed view of one of the motion resistances of the Smith rod applied to the apparatus of Figure 8.

Figure 13 is a detailed view of the increased motion resistance of the Smith rod applied to the apparatus of Figure 8.

In the following description, for purposes of explanation and description However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the invention may be practiced in other embodiments. In the other examples, the detailed description of the well-known methods and devices are omitted so as not to obscure the description of the invention.

Referring first to Figure 1, the exercise device 10 has a frame that includes a center upright member 12, a top member 14, a base member 16, and posts 18 and 20. Pedal 22 attached to the branch Between the post 18 and the post 20. A lat bar assembly 24 is attached to the top member 14. Selector tubes 26, 28 are attached between the high tie rod assembly 24 and the struts 18 and between the high tie rod assembly 24 and the struts 20, respectively.

The back cushion 30 is attached to the center upright 12 to which the right hand grip assembly 32 and the left hand grip assembly 34 are also attached. Arm pads 36, 38 are attached to handlebar assemblies 32, 34, respectively.

The carriage assembly 40 is slidably mounted to the selector tube 26 and can be positioned at any desired height by a pull pin 41 that engages one of a plurality of holes (not shown) in the selector tube. Similarly, the carriage assembly 42 is slidably mounted to the selector tube 28. Various weight resistance movements can be performed using the grips 44 and 46 that are operatively associated with the carriage assemblies 40 and 42, respectively, as described more fully below. The motion resistance is supplied by a selectorized weight stack 48. A shroud 49 can partially enclose the weight stack 48.

Referring also to Figure 2, the cable and pulley configuration of device 10 will be described. Looking to the right of the figure, the pulleys 52R and 54R are rotatably mounted to the carriage assembly 40. Both ends of the cable 50R pass around the two pulleys and are coupled to the grip 44 as will be explained below. From the pulley 52R continuing upward, the cable 50R passes around a fixed high pulley 56R and then passes around another high fixed pulley 58R. Next, the cable 50R travels down the floating pulley 60R and then travels up the winding fixed pulley 62R. The cable 50R continues to wind down the lower fixed pulley 64R and then around the lower fixed pulley 66R. From there, the cable 50R travels upward and passes around the pulley 54R. The cable and pulley configuration on the left side of the device is mirror image of one of the cable and pulley configurations on the right side of the device just described.

Cable 68 is attached to floating pulley 60R and travels down and around lower fixed pulley 70R. Next, the cable 68 then travels up and around the high fixed pulley 72R and then back down and around the pulley 74 on top of the weight stack 48. Again, the left side of the device is a mirror image in which the cable 68 travels upwardly from the pulley 74, about the high fixed pulley 72L, then down and down the fixed pulley 70L and then up to where it is attached to the floating pulley 60L.

From Figure 2, it can be seen that the pulling on either end of the cable 50R or at either end of the cable 50L will be resisted by a quarter of the weight of the weight stack 48. Pulling simultaneously on both ends of the cable 50R or simultaneously pulling on both ends of the cable 50L will be resisted by one half of the weight of the weight stack 48.

The details of the right side carriage assembly 40 are shown in FIG. It will be understood that one of the left carriage assembly 42 assembly 40 is mirrored. One of the first ends 76 of the cable 50R exits between a first upper pulley 52R and a first lower pulley 78R of one of the carriage assemblies 40. Similarly, one of the second ends 80 of the cable 50R exits between a second upper pulley 82R and a second lower pulley 54R. The first end 76 of the cable 50R is inserted through the ball stop 84 and secured to the bracket 86 by bolts 88. The second end 80 of the cable 50R has a small ball joint 90 that is insertable into the recess 92 of the bracket 86. If the second end 80 is not fastened to the bracket 86, the second end 80 is retained between the pulley 82R and the pulley 54R by the ball stop 94. Grip 44 (shown in Figure 1) is coupled to a bracket 86. As previously explained, the first end 76 of the cable 50R is fastened to the bracket 86 such that pulling on the grip pulls the cable 50R between the pulley 52R and the pulley 78R. The pulling in this manner will be resisted by a quarter of the weight of the weight stack 48. If the ball 90 is inserted into the recess 92, thereby securing the second end 80 of the cable 50R to the bracket 86, the pulling on the grip 44 will be resisted by one half of the weight of the weight stack 48. When using a cable end (1/4 resistance), the user gets twice the amount of cable travel when using two cable ends (1/2 resistance). Functional movements that simulate the physical movements of physical activity require more travel, while traditional training movements (such as lat pull) require more resistance.

In one variation of the embodiment described above, the carriage assemblies can each have two pulleys instead of four. In this case, it is preferred that the two pulleys will be slightly axially offset from each other such that the cable from either pulley will not clear another pulley during use. In this variation, the upper end of the cable will pass around the upper pulley and the lower end of the cable will pass around the lower pulley. For example, this can be accomplished by modifying the carriage assembly 40 shown in FIG. 3 to omit the pulley 78R and the pulley 82R. Then, it can be provided to interface with the spherical stops 84 and 94. A suitable cable guide or bracket is provided to prevent the cable end from slipping past the pulleys 52R and 54R. As in the previously described embodiments, each cable end can be used independently or together to achieve a desired resistance ratio.

Another embodiment of the present invention is illustrated in Figures 4-7. A first carriage assembly 102 has a pair of pulleys 104, 106 rotatably mounted thereto. The first cable end 108 exits between the pulley 104 and the pulley 106 and can be coupled to a grip 110 or a lever (not shown) to perform various movements. The first carriage assembly 102 can be adjusted up and down on a sliding shaft 112 and can be locked at various positions along the sliding axis. A second carriage assembly 114 is disposed on the sliding shaft 112 above the first carriage assembly 102. The second carriage assembly 114 has a motion pressure bar 116 associated therewith. A second cable end 118 is releasably attached to the eyelet 120 on the second carriage assembly 114. The second carriage assembly slides up and down on the sliding shaft and is lockable in a storage position at the top of the sliding shaft when not in use as shown in FIG. It will be appreciated that a motion device incorporating one of the embodiments of the present invention will preferably have both of the previously described configurations - for each of the left and right sides of the body.

When the pressure rod 116 associated with the second carriage assembly is used, the second carriage assembly 114 is lowered from its storage position at the top of the slide shaft and supported on top of the first carriage assembly 102. . Attaching the first cable end to the eyelet 122 on the second carriage assembly 114 with the second cable end attached to the eyelet 124 on the first carriage assembly 102 as shown in FIG. A first motion resistance is provided to the pressure bar. Attaching the second cable end to the eyelet 120 on the second carriage assembly as shown in Figure 7 provides a second, greater resistance to the pressure bar.

The configuration shown in Figures 4-7 can be reversed with a second carriage assembly positioned below the first carriage assembly, wherein in this case one of the movements attached to the second carriage assembly The rod can be used as a lifting rod. In this case, the storage position for the second carriage assembly will be at the bottom of the sliding shaft.

FIG. 8 illustrates a motion device 200 in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. Device 200 A functional trainer with multiple lifting points for performing multiple movements. Two wide, adjustable pull points 201L and 201R having a D-shaped grip as shown herein are provided on the carriages 202L and 202R, respectively. The pull points are coupled to respective selectable weight stacks 204L and 204R by a paired cable and pulley system similar to the cable and pulley systems used on device 10 described above. The carriage is vertically slidable on the vertical members 212L and 212R, respectively, and includes a sleeve that surrounds one of the guide bars 206L and 206R, respectively. The carriages can be locked to a desired height by respective release levers 208 that are coupled to pins (not shown) that engage the apertures 210 in the vertical members 212L and 212R.

When the carriages 202L and 202R are positioned at an intermediate height, the lifting points 201L and 201R can be used to perform movements such as standing chest press, upper reclining, lower reclining, flying and narrow grip. When the scaffolding is positioned below (near the bottom of the guides 206L and 206R), the lifting points 201L and 201R can be used to perform exercises such as shoulder press, squat, flexion, lateral and anterior deltoid training. These pull points can be used to perform a wide pulley pull down when the carriages are positioned higher on the guides.

Device 200 includes a Smith bar 220. As will be more fully explained below, the Smith rod can be coupled to weight stacks 204L and 204R to perform movements typically performed on conventional Smith machines, such as squats, hard lifts, supine presses, upper reclining, shoulders lying Push, lower reclining and lifting the barbell. Coupling the selectable weight stack to the Smith bar eliminates the need to use freely adjustable weight, as is the case with conventional Smith machines.

When not in use, the Smith lever 220 is stored on the pulley support members by engaging the auxiliary brackets 224L and 224R of the respective pins 226 on the overhead pulley support members 222L and 222R, as seen in FIG. If the Smith lever is accidentally rotated, an extra safety lock can be turned under the Smith lever to prevent it from falling. The Smith rod 220 rotates axially like a conventional Smith rod and can be removed from its storage position by rotating the rod to disengage the auxiliary bracket from the pin 226, as seen in FIG.

To perform the exercise using the Smith lever, first bring the carriages 202L and 202R to the guides. An intermediate position at one of the equal heights on 206L and 206R. Next, remove the Smith rod from its storage position and bring it down to the carriage. As seen in Figure 11, the cable ends 228L and 228R, which are typically hooked onto the respective carriages, are unhooked from the carriages and slid straight to hook onto the Smith rod end brackets 225L and 225R (as seen in Figure 12). ), thereby coupling the Smith rod to the weight stack. The auxiliary brackets 224L and 224R attached to the Smith lever engage the carriage release lever 208 such that rotation of the lever allows the carriage to move up and down on the guide bar using the Smith lever to move it. This release, movement and locking feature allows the carriage to operate as a safety feature when performing sports such as squats. First lower the rod and carriage to a safe position. The lever is then rotated to release the lever 208 and lock the carriages in position. The selected sport weight remains attached to the rod by hooking the cable ends 228L and 228R to the rod end brackets 225L and 225R. When the exercise is completed, the lever is lowered downward to pick up the carriage. The athlete then stands up and allows the carriage to lock in place. The Smith rod can then be removed or brought to the top by a carriage and stored on pin 226. An additional safety lock can be engaged with the Smith rod when storing the Smith rod.

As with the motion device described above in connection with Figures 1-7, the device 200 incorporates one of the weight multipliers for doubling the motion resistance applied to the Smith Bar 220. To engage the weight multiplier, the cable ends 230L and 230R of the pull points 201L and 201R are attached to the rod end brackets 225L and 225R, respectively, as seen in FIG.

It will be appreciated that the invention described above may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the invention. Therefore, it is understood that the invention is not limited by the foregoing illustrative details, but is defined by the scope of the accompanying claims.

200‧‧‧Sports devices/devices

201L‧‧‧Tila Point

201R‧‧‧Tila Point

202L‧‧‧Slide

202R‧‧‧Sliding frame

204L‧‧‧Optional weight stack/weight stack

204R‧‧‧Optional weight stack/weight stack

206L‧‧‧guide

206R‧‧‧guides

208‧‧‧Release lever/slide release lever/lever

210‧‧‧ hole

212L‧‧‧ vertical parts

212R‧‧‧ vertical parts

220‧‧‧ Smith rod

222L‧‧‧ overhead pulley support parts

222R‧‧‧Overhead pulley support parts

224L‧‧‧Auxiliary bracket

224R‧‧‧Auxiliary bracket

225L‧‧‧Smith rod end bracket/rod end bracket

226‧‧ sales

228L‧‧‧ cable end

228R‧‧‧ cable end

230L‧‧‧ cable end

230R‧‧‧ cable end

Claims (30)

An exercise device comprising: a frame; first and second guides coupled to the frame; first and second carriages associated with each of the guides, each of the carriages having Locking the carriage in a selected vertical position and releasing the release member; one of the substantially horizontally movable rods slidably carried on the guides, the movement rod having the opposite end First and second cable joints; a selectable motion resistance; first and second cable ends coupled to the motion resistance, each of the first and second cable ends being selectively coupled to the respective At least one of a carriage or a respective motion bar cable engagement; first and second release actuators at opposite ends of the motion bar; wherein the motion bar release actuators are configured to engage the Each of the carriage release members selectively engages and disengages the respective locking mechanism. The exercise device of claim 1, wherein the exercise bar includes a tweezers that are configured to selectively engage and disengage one of the overhead frame members after the axial rotation of the kinematic bar. The motion device of claim 1, further comprising: a third cable end coupled to the motion resistance and to a pull point coupled to the first pulley carriage; and a fourth cable end Coupled to the motion resistance and coupled to a pull point on the second pulley carriage, wherein the moving rod cable joints are configured for selective attachment of the third and fourth cable ends Thereby the attachment increases the resistance to movement of the moving rod. The exercise device of claim 3, wherein the third and fourth cable ends are attached to the The motion bar bracket doubles the motion resistance transmitted to the motion bar. The exercise device of claim 1, wherein the actuating lever releases the actuator by axial rotation of the moving rod. The exercise device of claim 1, comprising a catch, wherein the movement of the travel bar away from the respective locking mechanism uses the travel bar to hold the carriage for vertical adjustment. The exercise device of claim 1, wherein the carriage acts on a stationary stop of the motion bar. The exercise device of claim 1, wherein the exercise bar includes a tweezers that are configured to selectively engage and disengage one of the overhead frame members after the axial rotation of the kinematic bar. The motion device of claim 1, further comprising third and fourth cable ends coupled to the motion resistance, each of the third and fourth cable ends being selectively coupled to a carriage or the motion The rod cable is engaged. The motion device of claim 9, wherein the motion resistance when the first, second, third, and fourth cable ends are coupled to the moving rod cables is greater than only the first and second cables The line ends are coupled to the motion resistance of the moving rod cables when engaged. The exercise device of claim 1, wherein the actuating lever releases the actuator by axial rotation of the moving rod. A motion device comprising: a frame; a motion bar slidably coupled to at least one of the vertical guides, adjustably coupled to one of the vertical guides, wherein the motion bar has at least one of the carriages A rest position wherein the axial rotation of the motion bar allows each carriage to be adjusted along the respective vertical guide to provide a selectable height rest position for the motion bar. The motion device of claim 12, further comprising: An optional motion resistance; a first and a second cable end coupled to the motion resistance, each of the first and second cable ends being selectively coupled to at least one of a carriage or the motion bar. The motion device of claim 13, further comprising third and fourth cable ends coupled to the motion resistance, each of the third and fourth cable ends being selectively coupled to a carriage or the motion bar At least one of them. The motion device of claim 14, wherein the motion resistance when the first, second, third, and fourth cable ends are coupled to the motion bar is greater than only the first and second cable ends are coupled to The resistance to movement of the rod. The motion device of claim 12, wherein each of the carriages includes a locking mechanism that locks the carriage in a selected vertical position and a release member that is disengaged from the locking mechanism. The exercise device of claim 16, wherein the exercise bar includes first and second release actuators at opposite ends; wherein the motion bar release actuators are configured to engage the respective of the carriage release members To selectively engage and disengage the respective locking mechanisms after the axial rotation of the moving rod. The exercise device of claim 12, wherein the motion bar includes a tweezers that are configured to selectively engage and disengage one of the empty frame members after the axial rotation of the kinematic bar. An exercise device comprising: a frame; first and second guide bars coupled to the frame; first and second pulley carriages slidably adjustable along each of the guide bars, the carriages Each having a locking mechanism that locks the carriage in a selected vertical position along the frame and a release member that is disengaged from the locking mechanism; a substantially horizontal movement bar slidably carried on the guides, motion The rod has first and second brackets at opposite ends; a selectable motion resistance; a cable system coupled to the motion resistance, the cable system having first and second cable ends, each cable end Optionally coupled to at least one of a respective carriage or a respective motion bar bracket. The exercise device of claim 19, wherein the exercise bar includes first and second actuators at opposite ends; wherein the motion bar actuators are configured to engage each of the carriage release members, To selectively engage and disengage the respective locking mechanisms after the axial rotation of the moving rod. The exercise device of claim 19, wherein the motion bar includes a detent configured to selectively engage and disengage one of the empty frame members after the axial rotation of the kinematic bar. The motion device of claim 19, further comprising third and fourth cable ends coupled to the motion resistance, each of the third and fourth cable ends being selectively coupled to a respective carriage or a respective At least one of the motion bar brackets. The motion device of claim 22, wherein the motion resistance when the first, second, third, and fourth cable ends are coupled to the motion bar brackets is greater than only the first and second cables The resistance to movement when the ends are coupled to the moving rod brackets. A motion device comprising: a frame; coupled to the frame for vertically moving one of a substantially horizontal motion bar, the motion bar having first and second cable engagements at opposite ends; coupled to the frame First and second carriages for vertical adjustment, each of the carriages having a locking mechanism that locks the carriage in a selected vertical position and a release member that is disengaged from the locking mechanism; An optional motion resistance; a first and a second cable end coupled to the motion resistance, each of the first and second cable ends being selectively coupled to the respective carriage or the respective motion bar cable engagement At least one of; a user-actuated release actuator coupled to the one of the motion bars; wherein the motion bar release actuators are configured to engage the carriage release members for use by the user After actuation, the respective locking mechanisms are selectively engaged and disengaged. The motion device of claim 24, comprising a latch, wherein actuation of the release actuator from the respective locking mechanism uses the motion bar to hold the carriage for vertical adjustment. The exercise device of claim 24, wherein the exercise bar has a rest position on the carriage. The exercise device of claim 24, wherein the exercise bar includes a forceps configured to selectively engage and disengage one of the empty frame members. The motion device of claim 24, further comprising third and fourth cable ends coupled to the motion resistance, each of the third and fourth cable ends being selectively coupled to a respective carriage or a respective At least one of the sports rod cable joints. The motion device of claim 28, wherein the motion resistance when the first, second, third, and fourth cable ends are coupled to the moving rod cables is greater than only the first and second cables The line ends are coupled to the motion resistance of the moving rod cables when engaged. The exercise device of claim 24, wherein the actuating lever releases the actuator by axial rotation of the moving rod.