Torso pushup assistance device

Abstract

A torso pushup assistance device for assisting a user in performing pushups is disclosed. The torso pushup assistance device is comprised of a base component, a torso support component rotationally attached to the base component, and an elastic system that connects the base component to the torso support component in one or more optional configurations. In a first embodiment, the elastic system is comprised of a set of one or more pairs of matched elastic bands that removably connect the rear end of the torso support component to the rear end of the base component. The user lies on the torso support component with his or her feet on the floor, and does pushups in the usual way. Depending on the configuration of the matched elastic bands installed on the torso pushup assistance device, the user's effort varies from a small percentage to a large percentage of the force required to do an unassisted pushup.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of the U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 270,434 filed Jul. 8, 2009 by the present inventor. This provisional patent application is incorporated herein by reference.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The invention presented herein applies to devices for assisting in doing pushups, more particularly to devices that provide upper body assistance in doing pushupsBACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE[0003]Upper body strength is an important part of overall health. Pushup exercises are one of the best ways to build upper body strength. A problem with pushups is that if the user doesn't already have upper body strength, then pushups are very hard to do and the user inevitably does them incorrectly or not at all. For many people, the end result is to give up.[0004]There is a market for devices that provide assistance to users for doing pushups. The pushup assistance devices fit into several categories. In the first category...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]The torso pushup assistance device presented herein provides torso support that reduces the effort required for the user to perform pushups. The torso pushup assistance device is positioned on the floor; the user rests his / her torso on the present invention and starts doing pushups. The torso pushup assistance device, configured with elastic bands, assists the user in performing the pushups. The elastic bands come in matched pairs and different pairs may have different levels of elasticity. The user may install one or more matched pairs of elastic bands. By selecting the levels of elasticity of each matched pair and the number of matched band installed, the user may vary the amount of assistance in doing the pushups over a wide range.

[0008]The torso pushup assistance device is comprised of a torso support component that provides torso support, a base component that rests on the floor, and an elastic system. The torso support component is pivotally attached to side brackets that are securely attached to the base component. One or more graduated elastic band matched pairs are attached to the rear of the torso support component and the base component. These elastic bands allow the user to perform pushups requiring less effort than when done without the support. As an example, the user can gradually start his / her exercise routine by using the torso pushup assistance device to initially lift only twenty five percent or less of his / her weight. As strength increases the user may progress to lifting fifty percent of his / her actual weight. As the upper body strength further increases, the user may start lifting seventy five percent of his / her body weight. Finally, the torso pushup assistance device may no longer be needed.

Problems solved by technology

A problem with pushups is that if the user doesn't already have upper body strength, then pushups are very hard to do and the user inevitably does them incorrectly or not at all.

While several such devices exist, there is lacking a simple device that accomplishes this objective.

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