Squat Towel

Abstract

The towel of the present invention is designed to securely wrap around a barbell to protect the user from abrasion and injury when performing various exercises such as squatting, hip thrusters, and deadlifts. The towel of the present invention comprises a front face with a plurality of female attachment mechanisms, a back face with a plurality of male attachment mechanisms for mating with the female attachment mechanisms, gripper dots located on the back face of the towel, and padding located throughout the towel.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 037,624, filed Aug. 15, 2014, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to an apparatus for providing additional support and protection while performing various exercises using a barbell or similar exercise equipment. The apparatus can also be used as a towel for absorbing fluids and perspiration during exercise.SUMMARY OF INVENTION[0003]A general objective of the present invention is to provide an exercise aid that can be securely wrapped around a barbell to provide support and protection while performing exercises. Barbells commonly found in gyms and athletic clubs often have gnarling to help the user grip. However, while performing certain exercises, the movement of the barbell or the placement of the barbell may cause the gnarling to come into contact with the user either by...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides an exercise aid that can be securely wrapped around a barbell to provide support and protection while performing exercises. The towel can be attached to the barbell in a plurality of configurations to offer the user cushion support and protection from impact / contact with the barbell. This towel can be used in place of common towels which users already bring to the gym.

Problems solved by technology

However, while performing certain exercises, the movement of the barbell or the placement of the barbell may cause the gnarling to come into contact with the user either by compression or impact.

This compression / impact can cause skin abrasions or injury.

However, this solution is not ideal since the hand towels often slip off and require constant readjustment after every movement.

Additionally, hand towels are thin and do not provide sufficient cushioning support and protection.

While there are specialized products commercially available such as foam covers or manta-shaped support pads, these products are cumbersome and not versatile.

For instance, foam covers can be wrapped around the barbell; however, they can only be used for squatting and potentially for hip thrusts if the cover is long enough.

Manta shaped pads can only be used for squats.

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