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Upright gluteus isolation weightlifting machine

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-09-08
STAFF DAVID
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[0007]In still another aspect of the present invention, a method for exercising gluteus muscles may comprise the steps of bracing a shoulder of an exercising person against a shoulder brace assembly; raising a knee of the exercising person to hip level; placing the

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However, most athletic training rooms do not have machines which may be used to specifically develop and enhance gluteus muscles.

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[0013]The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.

[0014]Various inventive features are described below that can each be used independently of one another or in combination with other features.

[0015]Broadly, embodiments of the present invention generally provide an exercise machine in which a user may exercise gluteus muscles while remaining in an erect standing position.

[0016]Referring now to the Figures, an exemplary embodiment of a gluteus-isolating weightlifting machine 10 may comprise a frame 12, hand grips 13, a weight stack 14, variable weight adjustments 15, guide bars 16, a pulley 18, a cable 20, a shoulder brace assembly 22, an adjustment 24 for the assembly 22, should...

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Abstract

Weightlifting apparatus may be used by a person in a standing position to exercise gluteus muscles. The apparatus may include a pivoting exercise assembly configured to be positioned at hip level of the person and to be pivoted by a leg of the person. A shoulder brace assembly may be configured to provide constraint against a shoulder of the person. A chest brace assembly may be configured to provide constraint against a chest of the person.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of US Provisional Patent Application 61309792 filed on Mar. 2, 2010.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention generally relates to weightlifting and training equipment and methods and, more particularly, to machines and methods for enhancing gluteus muscle groups.[0003]Training of athletes may include certain exercises performed in a weight room or workout room. In some instances, specialized machines may be provided to allow athletes to develop and enhance particular muscle groups. One particularly important muscle group is the gluteus group. However, most athletic training rooms do not have machines which may be used to specifically develop and enhance gluteus muscles.[0004]As can be seen, there is a need for an effective machine-oriented training system for developing and enhancing gluteus muscles.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0005]In one aspect of the present invention, weightlifting apparatus for use by a per...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B21/062
CPCA63B21/062A63B21/0628A63B21/4047A63B21/4017A63B21/0615A63B21/4035A63B23/03508A63B2023/0411A63B23/1281A63B23/0494A63B23/03525
Inventor STAFF, DAVID
Owner STAFF DAVID