An apparatus for reducing body stress on an exerciser

a technology for exercising and equipment, applied in the field of equipment for reducing body stress on an exerciser, can solve the problems of increasing the number of sports-related injuries to muscles and ligaments, affecting the efficiency of exercise, and affecting the efficiency of exercise, and achieves the effect of convenient manufacture and inexpensive purchas

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-05-18
LOGUE SCOTT
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[0011] Another object of the invention is to provide an appar

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Fortunately, serious injuries are relatively rare.
However, minor and potentially debilitating injuries are common.
Due to the repetitive nature of weight lifting and the use of progressively heavier weights, there are a number of sports-related injuries to muscles and ligaments can occur as a result.
This type of collateral movement does not serve to strengthen the target muscle group but does increase the risk of injury to the lower back by hyperextension.
Furthermore, a bicep curl requires that the heavy we

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[0040] The Barbell

[0041] Referring to FIG. 1, there are shown three drawings A, B, and C each representing a variety of an EZ Curl Olympic™ style barbell (10), (12) and (14). This type of barbell is well adapted for use with the present invention. The barbell dimensions are shown on FIG. 1. The barbell is manufactured from solid steel and chrome plated. For explanation, I will refer to FIG. 1B. The grip portions of each barbell (16 and 18) are knurled for a comfortable and slip-free grip. The barbell includes chrome steel collars (20) with locks (22). Weight plates are slid onto each end sleeve of the bar (24) and (26) and locked into place using locks (22). The locks are fixed to each end sleeve using a threaded shaft (28) having a turn handle (30) to permit tightening of the lock onto the end sleeve. The end sleeves may be adapted for rotation and this will necessitate additional features described in the various embodiments of my invention described herein. T...

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An apparatus used during weighted barbell exercises for reducing body stress on the wrists and lower back comprises identical assemblies mounted for rotation on the end sleeves of the barbell. Weights are suspended on the assemblies below the barbell. Each assembly comprises first horizontal tubular member having a sidewall defining an annulus adapted to receive the barbell end sleeves; a vertical extension member welded perpendicular to the first horizontal tubular member; and, a second horizontal member, parallel to the first horizontal tubular member welded to and suspended from the vertical extension member for carrying the weights. During the lift and recovery, the apparatus keeps the combined dynamic centers of gravity of the weights and apparatus close to the body reducing back stress. The apparatus reduces wrist stress by minimizing torque about the wrist.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention relates to the field of exercise devices, more particularly, a weight lifting apparatus utilizing weight resistance and a hand held bar with weight at each end, and specifically, an apparatus for reducing body stress on an exerciser during weight lifting exercises using a barbell. DISCUSSION OF THE PRIOR ART [0002] Over the past 20 years, the popularity of weight training has exploded. More than 45 million Americans train with weights regularly. Fortunately, serious injuries are relatively rare. However, minor and potentially debilitating injuries are common. In 1986, weight training injuries accounted for an estimated 43,400 emergency department visits out of a total of 5.6 million visits for all sports. In 1995, the last year for which statistics are available, emergency room visits for weight training injuries totaled 56,400, out of more than 5.4 million visits for all sports. [0003] Exercising with free weights, as opposed to an exerc...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B21/072A63B21/075
CPCA63B21/0724
Inventor LOGUE, SCOTT
Owner LOGUE SCOTT
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