An exercise device and system are provided. The exercise device and system are especially suitable for use with sub-maximal to maximal concentric, isometric and eccentric exercises. The exercise device has a back-plate unit, an extended bar and a foot-brace unit. A first and second strap, each having a hand loop, may be grasped by the hands and may be attached to the extended bar and may be connected to the foot-brace unit. An optional scale may be secured to the foot-brace unit to determine the exerted force applied by a user.
Exercise devices are common. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 9,901,775 to Sykes discloses an isometric/isotonic neck exercise device designed to attach around a persons head, at the forehead level as would a typical headband be worn. Attached to this band as an integral component of this device to provide the medium by which the device can perform the function for which it is designed, is a nylon strap that includes two alloy “D” configuration rings for accessory attachment continuity. Once the device is secured in place on the user, accessory resistance band/s anchored from a fixed point at one end, are attached to this device with the other end of the resistance band/s to then provide a multitude of exercises that focus on all muscle groups and tendons in the neck, mid and upper spine to specifically and dramatically improve mobility and motion, for strength, fitness and rehabilitation purposes at levels which have not previously been obtained.
Further, U.S. Pat. No. 8,123,661 to Beyzavi-Armani discloses a portable isometric exercise device with resistance generated by a spring force including an electronic light or sound indicator to signal that a constant force level is being maintained. When a force is applied to the spring and a desired level of resistance is achieved, a continuous signal will be generated to advise the user that the isometric force exercise is being maintained. If the force is reduced, the signal will terminate to advise the user that the user has not maintained the required level of resistance.
Still further, U.S. Pat. No. 6,616,579 to Reinbold discloses an isometric exercise having the steps of sensing an applied force, providing a signal representing the applied force, receiving the signal and comparing the applied force to a preselected force, and providing the result of the comparison to a user in real time. The result of the comparison may be provided in an alphanumeric or other visible display, or by auditory means. The time that force is applied may be compared to a preselected time period, and a message provided to a user to rest when the preselected time period has been reached. The number of repetitions of the application of force during a session may be compared to a preselected number of repetitions, and an indication of session completion provided to a user when the number of completed repetitions equals the preselected number. A device for use in isometric exercise includes a device for sensing an applied force and providing an output signal representing the applied force, electronics for receiving the signal and comparing the applied force to a preselected force, and providing the result of the comparison to a user.
However, these patents fail to describe an exercise device and system which are easy to use and efficient as provided for in the present device and system. Further, the prior art fails to provide an exercise device and system which transfers sub-maximal to maximal concentric, isometric and eccentric loads as accomplished by the present device.
An exercise device and system are provided. The exercise device and system are especially suitable for use with sub-maximal to maximal concentric, isometric and eccentric exercises. The exercise device has a back-plate unit, an extended bar and a foot-brace unit. A first and second strap, each having a hand loop, may be grasped by the hands and may be attached to the extended bar and may be connected to the foot-brace unit. An optional scale may be secured to the foot-brace unit to determine the exerted force applied by a user.
An advantage of the present exercise device and system that the present exercise device is lightweight.
Another advantage of the present exercise device and system is that the present exercise device is durable.
Still another advantage of the present exercise device and system is that the present exercise device allows a user to exercise multiple muscles of the body with one piece of equipment.
And another advantage of the present exercise device and system is that the present exercise device and system do not require extensive time to use and build strength and muscle.
For a more complete understanding of the above listed features and advantages of the present exercise device and system reference should be made to the detailed description and the drawings. Further, additional features and advantages of the invention are described in, and will be apparent from, the detailed description of the preferred embodiments.
An exercise device and system are provided. The exercise device and system are especially suitable for use with sub-maximal to maximal concentric, isometric and eccentric exercises. The exercise device has a back-plate unit, an extended bar and a foot-brace unit. A first and second strap, each having a hand loop, may be grasped by the hands and may be attached to the extended bar and may be connected to the foot-brace unit. An optional scale may be secured to the foot-brace unit to determine the exerted force applied by a user.
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In an embodiment, the back-plate unit 10 may have at least a first elongated channel 20. The elongated channel 20 may extend from the first side 4 of the back-plate unit 10 to the second side of the back-plate unit 10. Although the illustrations generally show six elongated channels 20, a greater or fewer number of elongated channels 20 may be present on the back plate 10. In an embodiment, the elongated cannel 20 may receive an elongated bar 70 as discussed below. In
The elongated bar 70 may have two sides 80 (only
In an embodiment, the first side 80 of the elongated bar 70 may have a first end cap 105 and the second side of the elongated bar 70 may have a second end cap (shown in
In an embodiment, the back-plate unit 10 may have a padded section 150 (
In an embodiment, the device 1 may have a plurality of straps. In particular, the device 1 may have a first weight strap 200 and a second weight strap 220. The first weight strap 200 and second weight strap 220 may have loop portions 230 which may include a handle 235 for grasping. In an embodiment, the first weight strap 200 and the second weight strap 220 may be, for example, a rope, wire or cable or the like. Further, the first weight strap 200 and the second weight strap 220 may be largely inelastic so as to facilitate a more direct transfer of force to the use and to further increase safety to the user.
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As stated above, a user may adjust the overall length of the first and the second weight straps 200, 220. A user may also extend the overall length of the first and second weight strap 200, 220 so that the user's 300 hands are in the gripping loops 230 of the straps 200, 220. Once in position as shown in
In an embodiment, the user 300 may clip the first and the second weight straps 200, 220 to carabiners or clips 800 located on the two sides 80 of the elongated bar 70. The weight straps 200, 220 may move through the carabiners or clips 800 during an exercise. Typically, a user uses the carabiners or clips 800 to secure the first and second weight straps 200, 200; however, in an embodiment a user may simply wrap the first and second weight straps 200, 220 around the elongated bar 70 instead of using the clips 800. In an embodiment the carabiners or clips 800 may be “smart” carabiners or clips 800 having computers with internal electric circuitry which measures and records the amount of pull received on the carabiners or clips 800 and may transmit that data to a computer for monitoring and storing. Further, in one embodiment, the first and the second weight straps 200, 220 may have optional digital sensors. The sensors may record pressure, time of pressure and other data related to the workout and may send that information to a computerized device for analysis.
In an embodiment, the straps 200, 220 may initially remain largely stationary as a user slowly builds and increases muscular tension (to maintain safety via the omission of the concussion of forces) by exerting sub-maximal to maximal execution of a concentric contraction while the user is both pushing with his/her arms and feet at the same time. Once sub-maximal to maximal concentric contraction has terminated full-body sub-maximal to maximal isometric contraction is achieved; the user may then begin extending at the knee and hip joints using largely the gluteal and quadriceps muscles to provide from sub-maximal eccentric loading of the upper body (specifically, the chest, shoulder and tricep muscles as shown in
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The user 300 may place his/her foot on the top surface 401 of the foot-brace unit 400 when the foot-brace unit 400 is secured to the straps 200, 220 and the straps 200, 220 are clipped through the clips 800 of the elongated bar 70. The user 300 then holds the handles 235 and may begin the exercise. In an embodiment, a foot-brace unit 400 has at least a first elongated extending (or “raised”) edge 403. The elongated extending edge 403 may be used to secure an optional scale 500 (
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In one embodiment, a foot-bar 700 (
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Although embodiments of the invention are shown and described therein, it should be understood that various changes and modifications to the presently preferred embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Such changes and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention and without diminishing its attendant advantages.
This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/952,192 which was filed on Dec. 20, 2019, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference herein.
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62952192 | Dec 2019 | US |