Support stand for hands free use of electronic devices while using an exercise machine

1. A support stand for an electronic device comprising:

a flat base;

a first post having a first end secured to the flat base;

a second post having a first end pivotably connected to a second end of the first post;

a platform pivotably connected to a second end of the second post;

a first arm pivotably attached to the first post, the first arm having a first telescopic section extending away from the first post;

a second arm pivotably attached to the first post, second arm having a second telescopic section extending away from the first post;

a first adjustable fastening device located at a distal end of the first telescopic section;

a second adjustable fastening device located at a distal end of the second telescopic section; and

a locking device to adjust the height of the second post with regards to the first post, the locking device including a clamp assembly with an adjusting knot to lock the height of the second post, a first articulation, and a second articulation to provide a right to left rotational motion and swivel motion about the first post.

2. The support stand according to claim 1 , wherein the first arm and the second arm move independently of one another.

3. The support stand according to claim 1 , wherein the adjustable fastening devices are adapted to be secured to a vertical support on the exercise machine.