Total resistance gym

Claim 1

An exercise device comprising: (a) a frame extending above an open area; (b) an adjustable resistance means mounted on said frame providing constant two-way resistance to in line reciprocating forces exerted by a user, said resistance means including spring biased friction drag means for resisting the forces exerted by a user; (c) handle means operatively associated with said resistance means and movable with respect thereto so as to transfer energy exerted by a user during an exercise program, said handle means including an elongated arm which is in sliding contact with said friction drag means; (d) said resistance means further including rotary drag brake means for resisting the forces exerted by a user, said rotary drag brake means comprising a sleeve guide having a protrusion extending therefrom, said protrusion including threaded hole means, a support shaft threadably secured to said protrusion, a pair of spaced and opposite friction pads simultaneously engageable about said handle means, said friction pads affixed to metal backing plates mounted on said support shaft, cylindrical housing means enclosing said rotary drag brake means, spring means mounted on said support shaft providing a compressive force acting against said friction pads, and locking means for preventing rotational movement of said friction pads and said backing plates; and (e) a bench positioned at the open area beneath said frame permitting a user to perform various exercises on manipulating said handle means, which exercises are resisted by said resistance assembly and are performed from a lying or sitting position.