A storable exercise apparatus for home use. The apparatus includes an
upright tower, a base structure, a bench frame, and a bench attached to
the bench frame. A set of flexible pull lines coupled to a resilient
spring system are carried within the tower structure. The user exercises
by pulling the pull lines against the bias of the spring system. The
grips for the pull lines are mounted at the top of the tower and generate
significant tipping force on the tower when the apparatus is in use. To
prevent tipping, the bench frame has pivotal and load-transmitting
connections with the tower structure; the tower is stabilized by the
weight of the user on the bench. The bench may be placed in either a
raised or lowered position, and can be stored by collapsing and pivoting
it so that it abuts the tower vertically.