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Exercise tool for maintaining grip strength

a technology of exercise tool and grip strength, which is applied in the field of grip exercise tool, can solve the problems of difficult to reach the rock or gym, difficult to climb regularly, and the loss of the strength of the forearm muscles used to grip the rock

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-04-13
WELLS ALISTAIR
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[0064]FIG. 12 details the device designed to develop the grip associated with sloper holds. In the center of this device is a rounded feature 1 that is essentially convex. The exercise is

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, the forearm muscles used to grip the rock rapidly lose strength when they are not used regularly.
Climbing is the best exercise for climbers, but is rarely possible to climb regularly and there are always occasions when reaching the rock or gym is difficult.
As a consequence, climbers often have to accept loss of strength and often lengthy periods of rebuilding this strength.
Without maintaining a consistent isometric training program the muscles in the forearm, which are used to grip, rapidly loose strength.
Normally, this training is achieved by climbing, but when this is not possible strength losses are common and can be rapid.

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[0048] The first preferred embodiment of the current invention comprises a disc approximately 8 inches in diameter and approximately 1 inch deep. The disc is formed from a single, solid piece of rubber or resin combined with sand. The sand provides the necessary texture to replicate a rock surface and provide a degree of friction to the user.

[0049] The disc is constructed using a molding process. The mold consists of an upper and a lower half. The upper mold half is brought into an aligned relationship with the lower mold half, following which liquid resin is pored into the aligned mold halves. A cavity created by the two mold halves is filled by the resin. This cavity forms the shape of the disc. Once the resin is cooled the halves are separated and the disc released.

[0050] In plan view (FIGS. 3 & 4), the disc is penetrated through its full depth by a hole 14 approximately ¼ of an inch in diameter. Through this hole is passed a length of cord. The ends of the cord are brought tog...

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Abstract

An exercise tool intended for climbers to exercise the muscles in the forearm used during climbing and maintain this grip strength. The first embodiment is a circular disc with ridges and grooves on its surface that replicate features found on a rock face. The disc can be attached via a cord to a weight. The user exercises muscles by gripping the disc using the various features and lifting the device and weight. All the major grips used in rock climbing are found on the disc. The second embodiment separates each different grip onto individual tools. Each tool is used independently of the other holds to exercise the relevant muscles.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims the benefit of PPA Ser. No.US60 / 617,366 filed 2004 Oct. 08 by the present inventor.FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH: NONE SEQUENCE LISTING: NONE BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] This invention generally relates to grip exercise tools, specifically to such exercise tools used by climbers to strengthen their forearms. [0004] 2. Prior Art [0005] Climbing is a unique sport in many respects. Maintaining performance and strength can currently only really be achieved by consistently climbing, either outside or inside in a gym. Unfortunately, the forearm muscles used to grip the rock rapidly lose strength when they are not used regularly. There are two problems facing climbers trying to maintain their grip strength and fitness: [0006] 1. The best exercise for climbing is climbing [0007] 2. Current tools only provide isotonic exercises [0008] Climbing is the best exercise for climbers, but i...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B23/16
CPCA63B21/0023A63B21/06A63B21/1438A63B23/14A63B23/16A63B69/004A63B69/0048A63B69/36A63B2069/0008A63B21/4019
Inventor WELLS, ALISTAIR
Owner WELLS ALISTAIR
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