Lifting aid for strength athletes

Abstract

A lifting aid for strength athletes comprising an upper arm attachment (1) for fixation and force transmission via the other components: a device for the elbow (2) and a pulling strap (4) connected by a linkage (3), preferably designed such that the force transmission takes place with complete exclusion or reduction of the load on the forearms and hands. The lifting aid is made of flexible material so that it can allow pulling movements at various angles. It is designed such that little or no force is exerted on the elbow, forearm, or hand. This allows the strength athlete to train with heavier weights than would be possible without or with previously known lifting aids. This improves, increases, and more effectively targets the strength of the posterior upper body muscles.

Description

1. Technical field

[0001] The invention relates to a pulling aid for strength athletes to relieve the forearm and hands during strength training on equipment where pulling movements are performed.

[0002] The lifting strap features an optional padded upper arm attachment that can be opened and flexibly locked in place. It is connected to a cup-like structure that fits the elbow. The cup is made of soft, flexible material and is sturdy enough to maintain its shape. The elbow remains exposed. A strap is attached to the cup; this strap is long enough to be wrapped several times around the handle of the training device or to be wrapped around the handle and flexibly locked in place.

[0003] The lifting aid is specifically designed to relieve the forearms and hands during pulling movements. This allows for more targeted engagement of the back muscles and enables training up to the maximum exertion of the back muscles. 2. State of the art

[0004] Available lifting aids include the wrists and have a strap that is wrapped around the handle of the training device or a hook that grips the handle. The force is transferred from the wrist, through the arm muscles, to the target muscles in the back. This does not completely relieve the forearms. Due to the strain on the forearms, the force transfer is limited by their maximum strength, thus preventing the training load from reaching the target muscles in the back. 3. Object of the invention

[0005] Based on this, the invention aims to further relieve the forearms and thereby enable a heavier training weight when performing pulling movements, especially for the posterior upper body muscles. This allows these muscles to be targeted more directly and intensely, resulting in stronger and more intensive muscle development. 4. Solution

[0006] The lifting strap allows force to be transferred via the strap, which is wrapped around the handle of the training device, to the lower upper arm. This pushes and pulls the weight backward or downward, thereby specifically training the back muscles such as the latissimus dorsi, trapezius, rhomboids, and posterior deltoid. The forearms and hands are relieved of strain. 5. Advantages / Technical Effects / Characteristics Key characteristics:

[0007] upper arm attachment ( Fig. 1-6) 1: It covers the lower upper arm and is made of thick, soft material so that the skin is not chafed or constricted. It is stable and flexible. It can be flexibly attached to the upper arm with the hand of the other arm, for example by means of an eyelet and Velcro fastener or another fastening system, and is therefore suitable for all upper arm circumferences. It is designed to be wide enough so that the force is distributed sufficiently to prevent any unpleasant pressure on the back of the upper arm. It is connected to a device for the elbow.

[0008] Elbow device ( Fig. 1-6) 2: It is made of soft and flexible material, so the trainee experiences no unpleasant pressure or constriction. The elbow remains free for relief. It serves to further stabilize the lifting strap on the body and to transfer force. Due to its design and material, training movements with various elbow angles are possible.

[0009] Connection between the components upper arm attachment, elbow device and pull strap ( Fig. 1-6) 3: Between upper arm attachment, elbow device and pull strap. It transmits the force between the components.

[0010] Pull belt ( Fig. 1-6) 4: The strap is flat, wide, and flexible. For example, hook-and-loop fasteners or another fastening system allow the strap to be fixed to the training equipment, so that the hands and forearms can be completely relieved of strain. The strap is long enough to run parallel to the forearm and be wrapped around the handle several times, or pulled back and secured.

[0011] The lifting strap is strong enough to handle standard weights used in exercise equipment. It can be offered in different sizes to optimize the fit, with larger sizes for tall and / or strong individuals and smaller sizes for shorter and / or slimmer individuals. 6. Example of implementation

[0012] The powerlifter puts on the upper arm strap ( Fig. 1-6) 1 with the hand of the other arm by threading a strap through an eyelet, pulling it tight and securing it, for example, with a Velcro fastener or other fastening system. The elbow rests in the elbow resting place provided for this purpose ( Fig. 1-6) 2, with the elbow exposed in a recess. If both sides of the body are to be trained simultaneously, another lifting strap is attached to the other arm in the same manner, whereby the previous attachment of one lifting strap to the other arm neither interferes nor hinders due to its flexibility and softness.

[0013] The strap(s) are then wrapped around the handle(s) of the training device. This can be done one-handed using the thumb and secured with both hands. Alternatively, the strap(s) of the lifting aid are simply placed around the handle(s), brought back towards the user, and secured with Velcro or another fastening system so that they transfer the full force to the elbow / upper arm, completely relieving the forearms. Fastening the strap requires the use of the opposite hand, which can be difficult with wide handles. This problem is solved by securing the strap(s) in a narrower grip position, allowing for some slack when the handles are pulled apart. In this version, the hands should rest loosely on the strap that wraps around the handle.

[0014] The strength athlete can now perform the pulling movement by pulling the handle of the training device horizontally, vertically or diagonally towards themselves, returning the weight and repeating the movement as often as desired. 7. Brief description of the drawings - Fig. Figure 1 shows the invention: Lifting aid for strength athletes with the features upper arm attachment (1), device for the elbow (2), connection between the components (3) and pulling strap (4). - Fig. Figure 2 shows an example of the pulling aid with a pulling strap with loop (5) and Velcro (6), so that it can optionally be attached to the handle of the training device. - Fig. Figure 3 shows a side view of the pulling aid during a rowing motion. In this illustration, the pulling strap is wrapped around the handle of the training device and secured by the hand. - Fig. Figure 4 shows a side view of the lifting strap during a lat pulldown movement. In this illustration, the strap is wrapped around the handle of the training device and secured by the hand. - Fig. Figure 5 shows a frontal view of the lifting aid during a lat pulldown movement with the strap attached to the handle of the training device via Velcro. In this illustration, the strap is secured to the handle of the training device with a Velcro fastener. The hand rests on the strap, which wraps around the handle. - Fig. Figure 6 shows the isometric projection of the lifting aid. Reference symbol list 1 Upper arm attachment 2 Device for the elbow 3 Connection between the components upper arm attachment, elbow device and pull strap 4 Pull strap 5 hook and loop tape 6 Velcro straps

Claims

[1] A lifting aid for strength athletes comprising an upper arm attachment (1) for fixation and force transmission via the further components: a device for the elbow (2) and a pulling strap (4) connected by a connection (3), preferably designed such that the force transmission takes place with complete exclusion or reduction of the load on the forearms and hands. The lifting aid is made of flexible material so that it can allow pulling movements at various angles. It is designed such that little or no force is exerted on the elbow, forearm, or hand. This enables the strength athlete to train with heavier weights than would be possible without or with previously known lifting aids. This improves, increases, and more effectively targets the strength of the posterior upper body muscles. [2] The lifting aid for strength athletes after prior entitlement is characterized byThe upper arm support (1) encircles the upper arm and can be adjusted with one hand to fit various body sizes. It can be fitted, for example, with an eyelet through which a strap is threaded, which can be secured with Velcro or another fastening system; other designs are also possible. The upper arm support (1) is wide enough to distribute pressure evenly across the upper arm and is made of soft material on the skin-contacting side, making it comfortable for strength athletes and free from the risk of injury due to excessive pressure or pinching. [3] The lifting aid for strength athletes after prior entitlement is characterized by, that the components upper arm attachment (1), device for the elbow (2) and the pulling strap (4) are connected to each other by a connection (3) in such a way that a force transmission takes place from the training weight via the pulling aid and the upper arms to the posterior upper body muscles, whereby the forearms and hands are greatly or completely relieved. [4] The lifting aid for strength athletes after prior entitlement is characterized by , that the pull strap (4) can be fixed to the handle of the training device by means of, for example, Velcro or other fastening systems, flexibly in length, with one hand, or wrapped several times around the handle(s) and secured with the hand(s). [5] The lifting aid for strength athletes after prior entitlement is characterized bythat it encompasses the elbow by means of an elbow device (2) in such a way that neither pressure nor pinching occurs due to respective recesses in the elbow and the elbow crease. It is made of soft material on the skin-contacting side and is flexible, so that bending of the elbow at various angles is possible.

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