Exercise Device Sagittal Plane Gluteus Maximus Targeting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional exercise machines fail to effectively target and isolate the gluteus maximus muscles during resistance exercises, often requiring uncomfortable and inefficient positions that do not focus the resistance load along the sagittal plane, leading to inadequate exercise of this critical muscle group.
Innovation Solution
A specially designed exercise device that positions the user to move along the sagittal plane, using a frame with a foot platform, vertical knee support, and adjustable back support to direct resistive forces from weight stacks, hydraulic, or pneumatic components directly to the gluteus maximus muscles, allowing for focused and efficient contraction and eccentric movements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional exercise machines are used, then general resistance exercise is provided, but the gluteus maximus muscles are not effectively targeted or isolated
Solution Approach 1:
The exercise device is specifically designed with localized functional elements (foot platform, knee support, back support, hip pad) that create a unique body positioning configuration. This localized design targets the gluteus maximus muscles specifically, providing quality exercise stimulus precisely where needed rather than general resistance exercise that fails to isolate the target muscle group.
Solution Approach 2:
The device segments the resistance exercise function into distinct components: foot platform for lower leg positioning, vertical support for knee support, adjustable back support for torso positioning, and hip pad for direct gluteal muscle engagement. Each segment contributes to the overall function of isolating and targeting the gluteus maximus, allowing precise muscle engagement that conventional machines fail to achieve.
2Force
If conventional exercise machines are used, then exercise coverage is provided, but the resistance load is not directed along the sagittal plane
Solution Approach 1:
The device employs asymmetric positioning elements with the vertical knee support and adjustable back support creating an inclined plane configuration that naturally guides movement along the sagittal plane. This asymmetric design ensures the resistance load is directed properly along the intended plane of motion, improving force application efficiency while maintaining exercise comfort through proper anatomical alignment.
3Ease of operation
If conventional exercise machines are used, then basic resistance exercise is provided, but uncomfortable and inefficient positions are required
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable back support with multiple positioning options allows dynamic adaptation to different user body types and exercise requirements. This dynamic adjustability enables comfortable positioning that maintains proper sagittal plane alignment, allowing users to perform exercises efficiently without discomfort. The device adapts to the user rather than requiring the user to conform to fixed, uncomfortable positions.
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AI summary
An exercise machine is provided which is configured to place a user in an exercise position, wherein movement during exercise against a load will target the gluteus maximus muscles. The exercise machine positions the body of a user in a lowered or exercise position which supports the user while raising their body to an elevated position, in a manner to stabilize the user and direct movement of the user along the sagittal plane during use, while concurrently isolating the gluteus maximus muscles as the muscles overcoming the load.