Abdominal exercise device for inverted abdominal exercises

a technology of inverted abdominal exercises and abdominal muscles, which is applied in the direction of sports apparatus, gymnastics exercises,stilts, etc., can solve the problems of ineffective workout, injury, and difficulty in separating and strengthening abdominal muscles, and achieve the effect of reducing strain and pressure on the neck and back muscles of users

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-05-11
KERRY KEN
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[0005] An exercise device according to the present invention allows a user to exercise his abdominal region by lying on his back while extending the arms away from the body. The device has a hand-gripping member positioned generally above the user's head which the user grips while exercising. The force which the user exerts on the gripping element reduces the strain and pressure on the user's neck and back muscles, thus providing an isolated work out for mainly the abdominal muscles. The hand-gripping member allows for a wide range of motion which may include side-to-side, front-to-back, diagonal, and / or rotational motion. As such the user can exercise his abdominal region by moving in a variety of different directions, while keeping his arms extended. The device additionally provides the user with a technique of achieving proper and consistent alignment for achieving maximum results. OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[0007] It is another object of the present invention to provide an exercise device for working mainly the abdominal muscles by enabling a user to move the upper body according to a wide range of motions.
[0008] It is yet another object of the present invention to provide an exercise device which allows the user to achieve maximum extension of the arms while exercising mainly the abdominal muscles.

Problems solved by technology

Abdominal muscles are generally difficult to isolate and strengthen.
Additionally, failure to maintain consistent and proper alignment while exercising the abdominal muscles may result an ineffective workout as well as injury.

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[0023]FIGS. 1-4 illustrate an exercise device 100, for generally working the abdominal region, according to a The device 100 generally comprises a frame 102, first and second guiding members 104, 106 oppositely mounted on said frame 102, a third guiding member 108 slidably mounted on the first and second guiding members, and a hand-gripping member 110 slidably mounted on the third guiding member.

[0024] The frame 102 functions to provide a mounting for the guiding members and hand-gripping member, such that the hand-gripping member is positioned above the user's head while the device is freestanding on a surface 120. The frame includes support members, 112 and 114, for supporting an oppositely disposed pair of mounting members 116, 118 on which the first and second guiding members 104, 106 are mounted. The support members 112, 114 have leg members, 122, 124, 126, 128, such that the device is freestanding. The leg members 122, 124, 126, 128, may be made foldable, (e.g. via hinge join...

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[0036]FIG. 5 illustrates an exercise device 500, according to a The device 500 generally comprises a frame 502 supporting guiding members comprising a central guiding member 504, and left and right guiding members 506, 508. The device 500 further comprises slidable members 510, 512, and 514 coupled to the guiding members 504, 506, and 508, respectively, for sliding on the guiding members. A hand-gripping member 516 comprising handles 517 and a chain 519 may be coupled to any one of the slidable members 510, 512, or 514. A hook or any other attachment mechanism can be provided for attaching the chain 519 to the slidable members.

[0037] As shown in the figure, the left and right guiding members 506 and 508 may each be semi circular units, forming a continuous circular unit integral with the frame. The central guiding member 504 forms a bar or rod through the center of the circle formed by the left and right guiding members 506, 508.

[0038] The slidable members 510, 512, and 514 and gu...

third embodiment

[0042]FIG. 6 illustrates an exercise device 600, according to a The device 600 generally comprises a frame 602 supporting left and right guiding members 604, 606. The device 600 further comprises slidable members 608 and 610 coupled to the guiding members 604 and 606, respectively, for sliding on the guiding members. Left and right hand-gripping member 612 and 614 comprising a left and a right handle 616 and 618, and corresponding chains 620 and 622, respectively, may be coupled to the slidable members 608 and 610. A hook or any other attachment mechanism can be provided for attaching the chains 620, 622 to the slidable members.

[0043] As shown in the figure, the left and right guiding members 606, 606 together form a “V” shape integral with the frame. Similar to the device 500, the slidable members 608 and 610 and guiding members 604 and 606 may each have a smooth surface providing nearly frictionless contact between each guiding member and corresponding slidable member. The surfac...

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Abstract

An exercise device allowing a user to exercise his abdominal region by lying on his back while extending his arms generally upwards is disclosed. The device has a hand-gripping member positioned generally above the user's head for the user to grip while exercising. The hand-gripping member allows for a wide range of motion which may include side-to-side, front-to-back, diagonal, and / or rotational motion. This enables the user can exercise his abdominal region by moving in a variety of different directions, while keeping his arms extended.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] This invention relates generally to an abdominal exercise device and more particularly to an abdominal exercise device that utilizes one or more sliding motions for the purpose of exercising the abdominal muscles. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004] Various exercising equipment and equipment free methods of exercising have been developed for exercising the abdominal muscles. Abdominal muscles are generally difficult to isolate and strengthen. Many hours and years of exercise are generally necessary to produce a significant effect on the abdominal musculature. Exercising these muscles may create strain and pressure on the back and neck muscles, depending on the technique used. Additionally, failure to maintain consistent and proper alignment while exercising the abdominal muscles may result an ineffective workout as well as injury. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0005] An exercise device according to the presen...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B26/00A63B71/00A63B23/02A63B69/00
CPCA63B23/0211A63B23/0227A63B69/0057A63B21/068A63B17/04A63B21/023A63B21/0552A63B21/151A63B23/03525A63B23/03541A63B2022/206A63B2023/003A63B2208/0247A63B2208/0252A63B2209/02A63B2210/50A63B21/00061A63B21/00069A63B21/4043A63B21/4035A63B21/4045A63B21/4049
Inventor KERRY, KEN
Owner KERRY KEN
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