Weight lifting exercise device with arm straightening feature

Abstract

A new weight-training device for the arm involves an arm-straightening feature. The device comprises a weight at the distal end and one or more elongated members extending from the hand to the mid-shoulder of the user. The device further comprises a ring at the proximal end to encircle the user's arm, a grip bar for the user's hand and a wrist-protecting bar. The elongated members and the proximal ring ensure that the user's arm remains straight during the weight-lifting exercise thus fully targeting various muscle groups. Various exercises with the device are also suggested.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]Weight lifting has been a popular exercise at least since the times of Ancient Greece. Modern exercise devices have grown increasingly complex. However, the free weights such as dumbbells have not lost their appeal since they were first described by a Greek physician Galen in the second century C.E. Free weights have many advantages over stationary exercise machines: they are portable and easy to store. Furthermore, nearly everyone can learn to use the free weights without special training or supervision. Although some free weights have a predetermined weight, others have an option to vary the weight. For example, many dumbbells can accommodate several weight disks.[0002]Nevertheless, exercising with free weights has some drawbacks. One such drawback is that a user can “cheat” by assuming an improper posture or performing an incorrect movement. For example, while curling a forearm, the user may “help” himself by engaging the muscles in his legs and b...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]The object of the present invention is to provide a weight lifting device that minimizes the engagement of the secondary muscles of the arm by virtue of an arm-straightening feature. It is another object of the invention to provide protection to the wrist and elbow joints of the user. It is a further object of the invention to allow for the use of variable weights on the same device. It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a device that it comfortable and easy to use without special training or supervision. In accordance with these objectives the device includes the arm-straightening frame with means for attaching variable weights at the distal end.

Problems solved by technology

Modern exercise devices have grown increasingly complex.

Nevertheless, exercising with free weights has some drawbacks.

One such drawback is that a user can “cheat” by assuming an improper posture or performing an incorrect movement.

Such cheating reduces the work done by the target muscle, the bicep, and at least partially defeats the purpose of the exercise.

Another drawback of using the free weights is the risk to the user's joints.

Inexperienced, unfit or overly ambitious users often attempt lifting weights that are excessive for their level of fitness.

When a muscle cannot properly handle such a weight, an injury to a joint may occur.

The risk of an injury is even greater when the user's movement is improper.

For example, inexperienced users often flex their wrists when doing bicep curls.

This creates a risk of injury to the wrist joint.

These prior art devices are limited to protecting the wrist.

No device currently in use protects either the elbow or the shoulder of the user in a similar way.

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