An exercise apparatus includes a support defining a first sliding surface
and at least one hand-held sliding device that defines that defines a
second sliding surface. The hand-held sliding device, and particularly
the second sliding surface, is configured to mate with the first sliding
surface. In operation, the second sliding surface slides along the first
sliding surface when a user applies body weight to the hand-held sliding
device. The exercise apparatus preferably includes a stop coupled to the
support which is positioned orthogonally to a sliding direction of the
hand-held sliding device. The stop is preferably also adjustable, as is
the support, to accommodate performing different types of exercises.