Push-up exercise apparatus

Abstract

An improved exercise apparatus for use in performing exercises may include: an upper portion which may have a handle coupled to an upper surface, and a lower surface; and a lower portion having a lower surface including a slip resistant material, and having an upper surface rotatably coupled to the lower surface of the upper portion. The exercise apparatus, is a fitness product designed to allow the exerciser to do push-ups without strain on the wrists and / or to increase the number of major muscle groups used, as compared to an unassisted push-up. The exercise may be used by assuming a push-up position on the floor, while engaging the apparatus in the exerciser's hands with the handle in a starting position, about parallel to the body. One disc of the exercise apparatus device may be placed in the left hand, and the other disc may be placed in the right hand. As the exerciser pushes his body up, the handle may rotate and / or swivel about 90 degrees so that the handle may then be substantially perpendicular to the exerciser's body at the height of the push-up. As the exerciser exercises, the handle may swivel back to the starting position, parallel to the body.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application is a nonprovisional patent application and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 599,046, filed Aug. 6, 2004, entitled “Push-Up Exercise Apparatus”, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] This invention generally relates to exercise equipment. More specifically, this invention relates to exercise equipment for performing a more effective push-up to provide better, faster results when strengthening and conditioning core upper body muscles. [0004] 2. Related Art [0005] It is well known that exercise is an important aspect of maintaining a healthy body and confronting the effects of aging. Many educators and physical fitness professionals believe that a life-long commitment to physical fitness is best promoted by encouraging participation at an early age. One manifestation of this belief is the p...

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Benefits of technology

[0010] Various exemplary embodiments of the present invention that may be used for upper body strengthening, conditioning, and development are set forth. A useful, novel, and nonobvious rotating device is provided to enable enhanced exercise. The device, according to an exemplary embodiment, may be used to perform an improved a push-up motion exercise, among other exercises, for improved muscle involvement. Increased muscle performance may be obtained, while reducing stress and / or fatigue on an exerciser's wrists and extremities according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0011] With very limited workout area, with no room for professional gym type exercise equipment or even most home type exercise equipment and the inability to do barbell bench presses, Cliff Gant was left with only room for a dumbbell workout. Cliff Gant sought a better way to do a worthwhile exercise in the limited space available and to increase the weight used during the exercise therefore increasing the benefits of the exercise. Cliff came up with the present invention, to be offered under the mark ULTIMATE PUSH-UP™. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention may provide a reverse of the dumbbell concept using an exerciser's body weight in the push-up position with a new twist. According to the present invention, the exercise involves more than one group of muscle interactions.

Problems solved by technology

With very limited workout area, with no room for professional gym type exercise equipment or even most home type exercise equipment and the inability to do barbell bench presses, Cliff Gant was left with only room for a dumbbell workout.

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