Training Apparatus

Abstract

A training apparatus for training a gluteus maximus muscle. The training apparatus includes a load application device for producing a certain load. A seat section is provided for supporting a body of a trainee. A pivotally operative arm section is provided to receive the load produced by the load application device. A step is provided attached to the arm section, for resting a sole of the trainee thereon. The trainee is able to train the gluteus maximus muscle by repeating extending and bending actions of a leg while lying down on the seat section and resting the sole on the step. In this training apparatus, the step is rotated in linkage with a pivotal operation of the arm section.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates to improvements in a glutes-exercising type training apparatus for training or developing the gluteus maximus muscle which connects the human pelvis to the femur.[0002]As commonly known, the human gluteus maximus is an extensor muscle in the buttocks and acts when rising from the seated position or when climbing stairs. A conventional example of a training machine for strengthening the gluteus maximus, disclosed in “2006 MECCA fitness catalog”, page 5, will be schematically discussed with reference to FIG. 10.[0003]The machine illustrated in FIG. 10 includes a rectangular base frame 1 having right-side and left-side frames 1a, 1b. A load application device 2 is erected on the right-side frame 1a of the base frame 1. A seat pad 3 and a pair of elbow pads 4 are disposed on the left-side frame 1b to face to the load application device 2. An L-shaped arm 5 to which a load derived from the load application device 2 is transmitted is...

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Benefits of technology

[0009]In other words, motions repeated by kicking up the arm 5 are no better than upward and downward motions so that the gluteus maximus muscle cannot stretch or contract in the direction of muscle fibers. This raises a fear of reducing the efficiency of training.

[0010]In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide an improved training apparatus for gluteus maximus muscle which apparatus can effectively overcome drawbacks encountered in the conventional training machines.

[0011]Another object of the present invention is to provide an improved training apparatus for effectively developing the gluteus maximus muscle by twisting user's foot so as to turn the tiptoe outward.

Problems solved by technology

However, drawbacks have been encountered in the conventional training machines.

More specifically, in the training machine disclosed in “2006 MECCA fitness catalog”, the gluteus maximus muscle is exercised only by the repetition of motion kicking up the foot bar 6 and therefore there is a fear that an effective training is not accomplished.

This raises a fear of reducing the efficiency of training.

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