Exercise Apparatus

Abstract

An exercise apparatus having a first and a second guide rails. The exercise apparatus further has a first and a second handle, the first handle being mounted on the first guide rail and configured to be moveable up and down the first guide rail while the second handle is mounted on the second guide rail and configured to be moveable up and down the second guide rail. The exercise apparatus further has a first transverse support system on which the first and second guide rails are movably mounted so that each of the first and second guide rails are movable over the first transverse support system along a first axis toward, and a second transverse support system on which the first transverse support system is movably mounted and configured to be moveable along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis.

Description

PRIORITY CLAIM[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62 / 189,501 filed Jul. 7, 2015, the entire contends of which is hereby incorporated by reference herein.FIELD OF INVENTION[0002]This invention relates to an exercise apparatus, and more particularly, it relates to a weight-lifting apparatus that simulates dumbbell exercises.BACKGROUND INFORMATION[0003]Fitness is increasingly popular among people of all ages and professions. The common approach for an exerciser who wishes to develop his physique is to practice strength training exercises that develop muscle strength, hypertrophy and endurance.[0004]Free-weight versions of these exercises may involve dumbbells and barbells which pose a certain degree of danger to beginner and veteran exercisers. For example, when performing an exercise (e.g., a bench press, an overhead shoulder press, etc.), the exerciser is required to lift the dumbbell / barbell above his head or chest. In the case of failure ...

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Benefits of technology

The present disclosure relates to an exercise apparatus consisting of guide rails, handles, and a support system. The apparatus allows for movement of the guide rails along two axes, and the guide rails can be independently moved without affecting each other. The support system includes horizontal guide rails and a transverse support system that can move along a perpendicular axis. The guide rails have sliding joints or rollers to enable movement over the support system. The handle components are attached to plate hangers, and a bench is included in the lower middle plane of the apparatus. The technical effects of this invention facilitate a more complete and effective workout in a compact space.

Problems solved by technology

Free-weight versions of these exercises may involve dumbbells and barbells which pose a certain degree of danger to beginner and veteran exercisers.

In the case of failure to properly complete the exercise, the dumbbell / barbell may pose serious threat to the exerciser.

However, the adding of the guide rails has led to restricted movements which limit the development of small muscle groups known as stabilizing muscles.

The dangers of free-weight exercises become more prominent when the exercises are performed with dumbbells rather than barbells.

However, the achievement of exerciser safety still led to restricted freedoms of movement.

However, it requires the entire weight stack to move accordingly during the exercise.

The inertia of the entire weight stack makes it difficult to horizontally move back-and-forth.

However, its lever arms, connected to the main frame, have a preset radius and thus restrict the freedom of movement to an arc with fixed radius.

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