Exercise bar for scapular retraction

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an exercise bar for scapular retraction made from or containing a shaped length of pipe. The pipe can have end caps attached, thereby rendering the pipe substantially media tight. The amount and type of weighted, filling material disposed are selected based upon the desired weight and flexibility of the exercise bar.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]In general, the present disclosure relates to the field of exercise equipment. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to an exercise bar useful for retracting scapula and aligning associated muscles, joints, and tendons.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]It is believed that scapular retraction is an integral component of good trunk posture. If a person's scapular retractors are weak, the person's shoulders will have the tendency to hunch forward and add strain to the thoracic spine. The hunching and strain can be accompanied by pain in the neck or shoulders.[0003]When the scapular retractors are strengthened and the posture is corrected, people can experience less hunching, less strain in their necks or shoulders, and less pain. These people can even improve their athletic performance.[0004]The muscles involved in scapulor retraction include the rhomboid major, the rhomboid minor, and the trapezius. As a group, those muscles are considered the sc...

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Benefits of technology

The present disclosure provides an exercise bar made from a length of pipe with specific features such as bends and a filling material. The pipe can be made from plastic such as Schedule-40, Schedule-80, or Schedule-120 pipe, and can be obtained from polyvinyl chloride or chlorinated polyvinyl chloride. The exercise bar has a length of 90-155 cm, with a midpoint and two distal ends. The bends have bend angles of about 135° to 165° and are located at a distance from the midpoint of 6-11.5 cm. Additionally, the exercise bar can also contain end caps and a weighted, filling material located inside the pipe. The technical effects of the present patent are the provision of a modified exercise bar that can provide unique training experiences and provide improved arm strength and stability.

Problems solved by technology

If a person's scapular retractors are weak, the person's shoulders will have the tendency to hunch forward and add strain to the thoracic spine.

The hunching and strain can be accompanied by pain in the neck or shoulders.

Yet, if these exercises are not properly performed or supervised, the desired results may not be achieved.

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