Exercise device for buttock muscles

Abstract

A portable buttock exercise device is disclosed. The device is intended to methodically strengthen and condition the gluteus buttocks. The portable buttock exercise device comprises a base, an elongated and generally rigid tube protruding vertically upwards with its upper distant end connected to a horizontal handlebar, resembling a t-shape, but with a hanging swing bar attached and extending downwards from the middle of the vertical tube where a roller is attached to catch the lower calf of the user and where elastic resistance bands are connected at interchangeable degrees to give varying resistance to the user who swings one leg back, repetitively pushing the roller.

Description

I. FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to what is ultimately a method of conditioning the buttock muscles, including the gluteus and piriformis muscles, but more particularly it is a portable, economical and effective exercise device that would allow the user to quickly and easily develop the gluteal and piriformis regions, in a home environment, to strengthen and generate a tone, flexible and fit buttock area.II. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Generally, the use of mechanisms to stay fit has become well recognized. Buttock exercise equipment has been in existence and marketed differently for years. Typically, such devices are devices located in health clubs. Many of such devices are set on tracks utilize spring seats, levers, or weight benches. For portable and quick use in a home environment, these state of the art devices are somewhat limited in use by virtue of their heavy and cumbersome design.[0003]Therefore it would be highly desirable to have a buttoc...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

"The present invention introduces a buttock exercise device that is designed to function ergonomically with the user and efficiently strengthen buttock muscles. The device consists of a unique base and vertical t-shaped shaft that mimics natural human motion. The base has a flat area for stable contact and a slotted area to support the shaft, while the shaft has a smooth surface and is made of tubular aluminum or other suitable material. The device allows the user to perform a buttock exercise by positioning the other ankle against the roller and moving the leg outwards. The resistance bands provide variable tension, and the user can repeat the exercise by kicking out in front, kicking back, or kicking sideways. The device is easy to manufacture and can be sold in stores selling sports equipment or for home use."

Problems solved by technology

For portable and quick use in a home environment, these state of the art devices are somewhat limited in use by virtue of their heavy and cumbersome design.

Buttock exercise equipment that presently exist are not adequately designed to facilitate quick and portable use in an ordinary domicile.

The use of weights can be dangerous, especially for home use, and can cause quick fatigue as well as potential injury to the lower back if rotated.

The second major disadvantage of existing buttock exercise equipment is that they are designed with looped ring grips (U.S. Pat. No. 5,653,668), or they have a bootie grip where the users foot is inserted (U.S. Pat. No.5,593,374).

The third major disadvantage of existing buttock exercise equipment involves the use of all-in-one home gyms which use tracks, cables, and seats.

Tracked linear motion hinders a user's full range of motion, and thus restricts the conditioning of all the gluteus muscles encompassing the pelvic joint, including the gluteus maximus, gluteus minimus, gluteus medius and piriformis muscles.

As such, presently existing buttock exercise equipment devices are generally intended for different purposes and are insufficient for and can be actually dangerous optimal gluteus muscle exercise.

Prior art devices are excessively complex, costly to manufacture, and are expensive to the end user.

Most devices are clunky, heavy, and cumbersome to manipulate, and some entail the use of weights, loops, rings, boots, and seats.

All of the known prior art buttock exercise equipment of the type described are disadvantageous in one or more significant way.

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