Convertible weightlifting belt

Abstract

Weightlifting belt convertible to a dip belt comprises a weightlifting belt sub-assembly and a chain sub-assembly removably attachable to the weightlifting belt sub-assembly. The weightlifting belt sub-assembly includes a belt having a buckle at one end and a D-ring or a grommet, and adjusting apertures at the other. The chain sub-assembly incorporates a chain provided at each extremity with a feature that is independently securable to the buckle and D-ring, or securable together to one of the foregoing. In the last situation, one feature is securable directly, while the other-indirectly, after passing throughout one of the forgoing to which it is not directly secured. A weight traversed by the chain is suspended between the legs of a user. The position of at least one of the features that is securable to the chain is adjustable with respect to the latter.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates generally to weightlifting and dip belts and, more specifically, to a weightlifting belt, convertible when required, to a dip belt.[0003]2. Description of the Prior Art[0004]The wearing of weightlifting belts in the weight room constitutes a normal procedure today. Weightlifting belts are no longer just used for competitive weightlifting, but rather, even for recreational use in gym, they have become an indispensable piece of equipment.[0005]The benefit of wearing a weightlifting belt is twofold.[0006]First, a weightlifting belt increases intra-abdominal pressure (IAP), especially during squats and deadlifts, both of which require significant efforts. A weightlifting belt decreases tension on the lower back by compressing the contents of the abdominal cavity when a person is lifting in an upright position, and it precludes back hyperextension during overhead lifts. Thus, the intra-abdominal...

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Benefits of technology

[0018]Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a weightlifting belt that is readily convertible to a dip belt, and thus is easy to independently use for both purposes.

[0019]Another object of the present invention is to be able to adjust the distance between the user's waist and the location of the weights in order to conveniently adapt to the user's height.

[0020]A further object of the present invention is to provide a weight lifting belt that allows the user to tighten or loosen it with ease.

[0021]A further object of the present invention is to provide a weightlifting belt that is convertible to a dip belt at low cost.

[0022]A further object of the present invention is to provide a weightlifting belt that is convertible to a compact, easy to store, and easy to carry, dip belt.

[0029]a feature for pulling / relieving the feature for adjusting, fastened to and disposed on an end of the belt oppositely to the feature for buckling; the feature for pulling / relieving the feature for adjusting being so sized and located with respect to the feature for buckling, that it can easily pass through the latter.

Problems solved by technology

First, a weightlifting belt increases intra-abdominal pressure (IAP), especially during squats and deadlifts, both of which require significant efforts.

Medical research has demonstrated that the use of tight weightlifting belts during lifting can cause a rise in blood pressure.

As can be seen, this apparatus can only be used as a dip belt, since the permanently attached straps will render the weight suspension apparatus cumbersome.

First, due to the fact that the weight supporting rod extends away from the user, the center of gravity of the latter and the center of gravity of the weights do not coincide, thus creating a balance problem.

Second, the hook assembly constitutes a structural design, which is uncomfortable to carry.

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