Exercise Rack Multi-Use Accessory System

Abstract

An exercise rack multi-use accessory system and methods of use are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes a support pad that is configured to support at least a portion of a body of a user, an attachment interface that includes a first end that is adapted to receive an attachment and a second end that is configured to pivotally attach to a frame bracket allowing the support pad to be selectively placed in a position, and where the frame bracket is configured to attach to a frame member of a workout rack.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An apparatus, comprising:
 a support pad that is configured to support at least a portion of a body of a user;   an attachment interface that comprises:
 a first end that is adapted to receive an attachment; and 
 a second end that is configured to pivotally attach to a frame bracket allowing the support pad to be selectively placed in a position; and 
   the frame bracket configured to attach to a frame member of a workout rack.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the frame bracket comprises a first bracket plate and a second bracket plate, the first bracket plate comprising a first arcuate row of apertures, the second bracket plate comprising a second arcuate row of apertures. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus according to  claim 2 , wherein the second end of the attachment interface mates with the first bracket plate and the second bracket plate, wherein a locking member is inserted through the first bracket plate, the second bracket plate, and the attachment interface to lock the attachment interface in the position. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus according to  claim 3 , further comprising a spacer that is positioned between the first bracket plate and the second bracket plate. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus according to  claim 4 , further comprising a frame bracket lock that is inserted through the first bracket plate, the second bracket plate, and the frame member to secure the apparatus relative to the frame member. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus according to  claim 5 , wherein the attachment interface further comprises an attachment stop and lock receiver that receives a locking member when the attachment is installed onto the apparatus, the attachment abutting the attachment stop. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus according to  claim 6 , wherein the attachment interface comprises a first interface plate and a second interface plate that both have angled lower ends which form a receiving track that guides the attachment onto the attachment interface during installation. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus according to  claim 7 , wherein the attachment comprises a leg extension attachment comprising a first extension plate, and a second extension plate, and a lower plate that are arranged together to mate with the receiving track of the attachment interface. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus according to  claim 8 , wherein the first extension plate and the second extension plate each have outwardly flared, and downwardly angled end portions that are configured to engage with the attachment stop of the attachment interface. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus according to  claim 9 , wherein the leg extension attachment comprises a weight post and/or an anchor point for a tether. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus according to  claim 10 , wherein the leg extension attachment further comprises a pair of upper pads and a pair of lower pads that are configured to engage with a leg or legs of a user. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus according to  claim 11 , wherein the leg extension attachment further comprises a spacer bar and the pair of lower pads are connected to the spacer bar and suspended below the pair of upper pads. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus according to  claim 12 , wherein the leg extension attachment further comprises handles that are configured to be gripped by a user. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus according to  claim 1 , further comprising a pair of leg pads that are configured to attach to the frame member via a leg pad bracket. 
     
     
         15 . The apparatus according to  claim 14 , wherein the leg pad bracket comprises a first leg pad plate and a second leg pad plate, wherein the first leg pad plate and the second leg pad plate each have sets of apertures. 
     
     
         16 . The apparatus according to  claim 15 , wherein the sets of apertures are arranged so as to allow the leg pad bracket to be installed on the frame member in at least two distinct installation orientations. 
     
     
         17 . The apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the support pad comprises a cushion and a rigid plate. 
     
     
         18 . The apparatus according to  claim 17 , wherein the attachment interface comprises a first interface plate and a second interface plate, which each extend from an underside of the rigid plate and form a receiving track. 
     
     
         19 . An apparatus, comprising:
 a support pad that is configured to support at least a portion of a body of a user and selectively pivot in an arc about a connection to a frame member of a workout rack;   an attachment interface that receives a leg extension attachment; and   the leg extension attachment that allows the user to perform one or more leg exercises while in contact with the support pad, the leg extension attachment being configured to attach to a tether and/or support free weights.   
     
     
         20 . The apparatus according to  claim 19 , further comprising a pair of leg pads that are configured to attach to the frame member at a position that is above the support pad.