Method and apparatus for exercising abdominal muscles

Abstract

An apparatus for exercising the abdominal muscles of the human body is disclosed. The abdominal exercising apparatus comprises a long hollow metallic square tubing having three spaced stabilizing bars extending perpendicular from top to bottom to hold and stabilize the leg near the knee portion keeping the ankle and feet portion flat on the ground. The abdominal exercising apparatus at its bottom additionally comprises another tubing perpendicular to the main square tubing to hold standard size weights to be carried using the leg portion. In use, the abdominal exercise apparatus is held by the user's legs and attached securely to the bottom half of the user's legs to add weight to perform a routine leg assisted abs workout. The exercising apparatus builds stronger better looking abs without straining the user's back and neck and facilitates the performance of sit-up exercises for strengthening and toning abdominal muscles.

Description

FIELD OF INVENTION[0001]The present invention generally relates to methods and apparatus for exercising the abdominal muscles. Specifically, this invention relates to an exercising apparatus provided with weights to perform the abdominal workout.BACKGROUND OF INVENTION[0002]In the past there have been quite a variety of exercise apparatus available for exercising the abdominal muscles. One such apparatus includes an adjustable slant board with a pad for holding a user's feet in place while sit-ups and crunches are performed. Another abdominal exercise apparatus supports the upper half of a user's body while in a reclined position on the floor. This apparatus also has arm, head and neck pads for supporting a user's arms, head and neck respectively. This apparatus has curved rocker components in contact with the floor. To exercise the abdominal muscles, the user does regular abdominal crunches aided by the fact that the apparatus rocks back and forth. Also available are machines in wh...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes an exercise device for the abdominal muscles of the human body. This device is made of a long tube with three stabilizing bars and a bottom tube for adding weights. It helps to build stronger and better-looking abs without straining the user's back and neck. The device also helps in performing sit-up exercises and eliminates the need for picking up dumbbells and striding balls.

Problems solved by technology

This faulty axis can create an under-developed middle and lower abdominal wall regardless of how many dedicated hours the exerciser works.

A further and very important negative result of the faulty axis of the prior art is its negative effect on the exerciser's posture.

For millions of people the result is serious and permanent injury to their back by herniating discs.

The injury results when the posture assumed during the lifting is bent forward at the middle back with shortened upper abdominals.

In summary, the above mentioned apparatus of the prior art are far less than ideal because they fail to provide optimal development for middle abdominal muscles.

Also, prior art apparatuses are less than ideal because the postural performance habit they promote in the exerciser's middle spine is the same one usually present wherein so many people injure their backs.

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