Recumbent strength trainer

Abstract

A strength trainer for use with a recumbent bicycle includes a support frame and a weight stack positioned on the support frame. A pulley system is also provided that is in mechanical communication with the weight stack. In operation, the pulley system functions to permit a user to lift the weight stack while the user is riding the recumbent bicycle.

1 . A strength trainer for use with a recumbent bicycle, said trainer comprising: 
 a support frame;    at least one weight stack disposed on said support frame; and    at least one pulley system in mechanical communication with said at least one weight stack operative to permit lifting while riding the recumbent bicycle.    
     
     
         2 . The trainer of  claim 1  wherein said support frame comprises a vertical portion having upper, middle and lower horizontal extending limbs wherein said at least one weight stack is disposed on said vertical portion and said at least one pulley system is disposed on each of said horizontal extending limbs.  
     
     
         3 . The trainer of  claim 1  wherein said weight stack is comprised of a plurality of individual weights that is selectably attached to the weight stack.  
     
     
         4 . The trainer of  claim 2  wherein said at least one pulley system can be operated by a user while riding the recumbent bicycle.  
     
     
         5 . The trainer of  claim 1  wherein said support frame is in mechanical communication with the recumbent bicycle.