TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates generally to physical fitness and personal training and more specifically to a storable exercise bench.

BACKGROUND

Various devices and systems exist to perform a variety of fitness training exercises. As an example, exercise benches exist to provide a platform or support surface for a user to perform various exercises or workouts as part of a strength or fitness program. These exercise benches, however, can be bulky, difficult to adjust, and difficult to store when not in use.

It is therefore desirable to provide an improved exercise bench that addresses at least in part the above described problems and/or which more generally offers improvements or an alternative to existing arrangements.

SUMMARY

The present disclosure generally provides a storable exercise bench. The exercise bench is extendable or collapsible depending on user preference. For example, the exercise bench may be configured into an operating or use position to permit a user to perform various exercises. The exercise bench may be configured into a storage position to create/reduce a footprint size of the exercise bench and permit the exercise bench to be stored in a relatively small space. In some embodiments, a portion of the exercise bench may support both the performance of various exercises as well as storing the exercise bench in the storage position. For example, the exercise bench may include a member movable between first and second positions. In the first position, the member may be positioned to allow a user to perform various exercises, such as by including an ankle pad supporting the lower body of the user. In the second position, the member may support the exercise bench in the storage position, such as in an upright position. For instance, in its second position, the member may form a base in combination with a frame of the exercise bench to support the exercise bench in an upright position.

Embodiments of the present disclosure may include a storable exercise bench. The exercise bench may include a frame including at least one beam operatively coupled to first and second floor supports and a member operatively coupled with the at least one beam. The exercise bench may be positioned into an operating position in which the first and second floor supports support the at least one beam and the member, and the at least one beam runs generally horizontally in reference to a support surface. The exercise bench may be positioned into a storage position in which the second floor support and the member support the at least one beam and the first floor support, and the at least one beam runs generally vertically in reference to the support surface.

Embodiments of the present disclosure may include a storable exercise bench. The exercise bench may include a frame including at least one beam operatively coupled to first and second floor supports, a wheel, and a wheel housing operatively associated with the wheel to at least partially cover the wheel. The wheel housing may be arranged to support the exercise bench in an upright storage position in which the at least one beam runs generally vertically in reference to a support surface.

Embodiments of the present disclosure may include a storable exercise bench. The exercise bench may include a backrest, a seat, and a frame including a first beam portion for supporting the backrest and a second beam portion for supporting the seat. The geometry of the first beam portion and the second beam portion may be such that the first and second beam portions are located interiorly of support points of the exercise bench when the exercise bench is positioned in an upright storage position.

Additional embodiments and features are set forth in part in the description that follows, and will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon examination of the specification and drawings or may be learned by the practice of the disclosed subject matter. A further understanding of the nature and advantages of the present disclosure may be realized by reference to the remaining portions of the specification and the drawings, which forms a part of this disclosure.

One of skill in the art will understand that each of the various aspects and features of the disclosure may advantageously be used separately in some instances, or in combination with other aspects and features of the disclosure in other instances. Accordingly, while the disclosure is presented in terms of embodiments, it should be appreciated that individual aspects of any embodiment can be claimed separately or in combination with aspects and features of that embodiment or any other embodiment. The present disclosure of certain embodiments is merely exemplary in nature and is in no way intended to limit the claimed invention or its applications or uses. It is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural and/or logical changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.

The present disclosure is set forth in various levels of detail in this application and no limitation as to the scope of the claimed subject matter is intended by either the inclusion or non-inclusion of elements, components, or the like in this summary. In certain instances, details that are not necessary for an understanding of the disclosure or that render other details difficult to perceive may have been omitted. Moreover, for the purposes of clarity, detailed descriptions of certain features will not be discussed when they would be apparent to those with skill in the art so as not to obscure the description of the present disclosure. It should be understood that the claimed subject matter is not necessarily limited to the particular embodiments or arrangements illustrated herein, and the scope of the present disclosure is defined only by the appended claims.

