US Patent 10307634 Portable fitness device

A portable fitness device and methods of preparing the portable fitness device for use are described. The portable fitness device provides a stable and safe yet portable platform for performing resistance exercises in a variety of remote outdoor and indoor locations. Some versions of the portable fitness device include a bar clamped to an adjustable vertical attachment, so that a user can perform pull-up exercises from the bar. Some versions of the device include a bar rack for supporting a barbell loaded with weight plates. The portable fitness device may be coupled to a standard hitch receiver or other support and can be readily transported and used in a wide variety or outdoor and indoor settings.