Pull-up station with rotary handles and footrest

Abstract

A training device for pulling up your own body weight from a fully or partially horizontal body position of which the operating principle is based on the rotation of the handles so that the user's feet remain pressed against the footrest whilst performing the pull-ups.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not ApplicableSTATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableREFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX[0003]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]There are several tools known for body pull-ups. A common tool is a pull rod that can be attached to a wall. One disadvantage of this instrument is that raising the body is too heavy an exercise to perform once or repeatedly for many.[0005]Another common tool is a frame to enable horizontal pull-ups. In this exercise, the body is pulled up from a wholly or partly horizontal body position, during which the feet continue to rest on the ground whilst lying on your back. The frame is fitted with handles above the user's upper body in order to perform a pull-up. Because the feet continue to rest on the ground during this exercise, the body weight is distributed across the arms and legs, making this less of ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention is a training device that allows a person to pull their body weight from a flat position without lifting their feet. It is designed to be easy and effective for people with average physical fitness. The device consists of at least one or multiple uprights with handles attached, a footrest, and a connecting piece between the uprights and footrest. The handles can rotate towards the footrest with the center of rotation located below or close to the user's upper body. This allows the user to perform a pull-up while keeping their feet pressed against the footrest, ensuring proper body positioning for the exercise. Overall, the device provides a safe and effective way to perform pull-ups while maintaining good body alignment.

Problems solved by technology

One disadvantage of this instrument is that raising the body is too heavy an exercise to perform once or repeatedly for many.

One disadvantage of the frame for horizontal pull-ups is that, if the exercise is performed with the legs stretched out, a horizontally directed force is exerted onto the feet, with this force working in opposite direction when pulling up and lowering the body.

The horizontal force causes the feet to want to slide over the ground, as a result of which the exercise cannot be performed smoothly.

However, one disadvantage of this form is that the body's center of gravity is closer to the feet compared to when the legs are stretched out, making the pull-ups less strenuous.

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