Pushup exercise device

a push-up and exercise device technology, applied in the field of hand supports, can solve the problems of frictional force, mechanical limitation of range, uneven rotation of the device, etc., and achieve the effect of easy and smooth rotation

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-01-19
GODBOLD TEMICO R
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[0009] The present invention provides hand supports for performing pushups on a floor or ground surface. The hand supports can be easily and s...

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Further, the hand grips are rotatable so that the user can rotate his hands and wrists through a mechanically limited range of motion.
To rotate such devices, the user must overcome the frictional force between the plates, which may be excessive depending on the upper body weight of the user and the coefficient of friction between the plates.
Further, rotation of the device may not be smooth due to variations in the force required to ...

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[0029] For the purpose of illustrating the invention, there is shown in the accompanying drawings several embodiments of the invention. However, it should be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the invention is not limited to the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown therein and described below.

[0030] The pushup device in accordance with preferred embodiments of the present invention is illustrated in FIGS. 1-12 wherein like reference numerals are used throughout to designate like elements.

[0031] A first embodiment of the pushup device, designated generally by reference numeral 10, is shown in FIGS. 1-4. The pushup device 10 generally comprises a handle 12, a rotatable base 16, and a support assembly 14 that connects the handle 12 to the base 16 and supports the handle 12 at an elevated position relative to the base 16. The handle 12 is adapted to be grasped by the user. The base 16 is adapted to rest on the floor or other support surface.

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Rotatable hand supports for performing pushups on a floor or ground surface. The handle of the supports has a grip portion adapted to be grasped by a user. The rotatable base is base has a bottom portion adapted to contact the floor, a top portion rotatably connected to the bottom portion, and a bearing assembly supporting the top portion on said bottom portion. A support connects the handle to the top portion of the base and supports the handle at an elevated position relative to the base and above the floor.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to an exercise device for performing pushups. More particularly, the present invention relates to hand supports having hand grips that are elevated and rotatable relative to the floor so that the user's comfort is improved and range of motion is extended while performing pushups. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] The conventional pushup exercise has traditionally been used for strengthening arm muscles. A conventional pushup is performed by lying face down with palms to the floor and by pushing the body up and down with the arms. [0003] Many types of handgrip devices are known for performing pushups. For example, Acs et. al, U.S. Pat. No. 3,115,338, disclose handles that are rigidly supported on stationary bases. The handles assist the user performing pushups by providing a more adaptable and natural hand gripping position. The handles allow the user to keep a straight wrist rather than a bent wrist. The handles also eleva...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B26/00
CPCA63B21/00047A63B2220/24A63B23/1236A63B23/12A63B21/4035A63B21/4047
Inventor GODBOLD, TEMICO R.
Owner GODBOLD TEMICO R
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