Push-up exercise apparatus

a push-up exercise and push-up technology, applied in the field of push-up exercise apparatus and exercise equipment, to achieve the effect of improving muscle involvement, enhancing exercise, and improving push-up motion

a push-up exercise and push-up technology, applied in the field of push-up exercise apparatus and exercise equipment, to achieve the effect of improving muscle involvement, enhancing exercise, and improving push-up motion

US20060035771A1Inactive Publication Date: 2006-02-16ULTIMATE PUSH UP
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[0056] An exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include an exercise apparatus. In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the exercise apparatus may include a pair of devices. In an exemplary embodiment, each of the pair of devices may itself include, e.g., two discs. It will be apparent to those skilled in the relevant art, that the two discs need not be circular. In one exemplary embodiment, one of the two discs may be rotatably coupled to the other disc. In an exemplary embodiment, the two discs may be rotatably coupled using any of various well know ways of rotatably coupling two devices together such as, e.g., but not limited to, bearings. In another exemplary embodiment, a lazy-suzan, or other rotatably coupling mechanism including, e.g., but not limited to, a swivel support base apparatus, a swivel mechanism which may enable rotation of the top section, and / or a swivel support base apparatus which may enable rotation of the top section, may be used to co...

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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.

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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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Application Information

Patent Timeline
16 Feb 2006
Publication
US20060035771A1
IPC
A63B26/00; A63B71/00
CPC
A63B23/12; A63B23/1236; A63B2225/093; A63B2208/12; A63B2023/003; A63B23/03533; A63B23/03541; A63B21/4035
Inventors
GANT, CLIFFORD