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Lower abdominal exercise apparatus with freestanding knee-raise stand

a knee-raise stand and lower abdominal technology, applied in the field of lower abdominal exercise equipment with freestanding knee-raise stand, can solve the problems of ineffective use alone, a lot of time and dedication, and the limitations of previous apparatuses aimed at targeting the lower portion of the abdominal muscles

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-06-19
RAPP HOWARD
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This patent is about a fitness tool that targets the lower part of the rectus abdominis muscle. The tool has a bench and a knee-raise stand that can be used independently or together. The user can choose to do crunching motions while wearing a weighted ankle attachment and raising their legs, or perform weighted leg raises while sitting on the bench. The tool offers a unique way to exercise the lower abdomen.

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VanDerHoeven claims they are ineffective when used alone because they only exercise a portion of the abdominal region and it requires a lot of time and dedication to obtain results.
Previous apparatuses aimed at targeting the lower portion of the abdominal muscles are limited.

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[0039]The present invention is comprised of many parts, all of which are necessary for it to function properly. The apparatus contains a bench that is permanently and securely fastened to the base, a freestanding knee-raise stand that is permanently and securely fastened to the base, a weight stack, a series of pulleys and a cable and an ankle attachment. The ankle attachment may be removed and swapped out for another attachment to do other exercises.

[0040]The base (FIG. 1, “18”) of the apparatus is made out of heavy-duty steel that is durable enough for it to maintain its integrity while enduring the stress of rigorous weight training. The base of the apparatus can also be bolted (FIG. 5) into the ground to stabilize it from potentially moving while it is in use. Securely and permanently attached to the base of the apparatus is a flat bench. The base (FIG. 1, “6”) of the bench is made out of the same steel as the base of the entire apparatus.

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Abstract

The current invention is an exercise apparatus that relates to the field of exercise. The apparatus is a freestanding machine with the primary purpose of exercising the lower abdominal muscles, although other muscle groups may be exercised secondarily. The primary muscles targeted include the rectus abdominis and the tendinous inscriptions. The following muscles may be exercised secondarily while either engaged in lower abdominal exercises or while performing exercises specific to each muscle group: the tensor fasciae, rectus femoris and the vastus lateralis; the biceps femoris, adductor magnus, semitendinosus gracillis and semimembranosus; the gluteus medialis and the gluteus maximus; thoracolumbar fascia and the erector spinae, triceps brachii.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]This invention, the lower abdominal exercise apparatus with freestanding knee-raise stand is an exercise apparatus that is to be used when strengthening the abdominal muscles. However, whereas many inventions focus on targeting the abdominal muscles as a whole, the current invention focuses on targeting the lower portion of the rectus abdominis and the obliquus internus. The current invention provides the maximum amount of resistance to the lower portion of the rectus abdominis and the obliquus internus during each repetition performed. Exercising the lower portion of the abdominal muscles is the primary application of this invention. Therefore, the invention applies to the field of exercise. Further, the present invention presents novel features leading to a toned abdominal musculature.[0003]2. Description of Related Art[0004]There are countless machines and apparatuses out there to assist in strengthening the body and...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B21/062
CPCA63B21/062A63B23/0216A63B23/03525A63B2208/0247A63B21/4034A63B21/0628A63B21/4043A63B21/4013
Inventor RAPP, HOWARD
Owner RAPP HOWARD
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