Adjustable Hip Extension Trainer With Knee Stabilizing Cross-Member

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing gluteus maximus training equipment lacks adjustability, stability, and ergonomic refinements, leading to reduced safety and biomechanical optimization during hip extension exercises, with inadequate support for different user anthropometries and potential compensatory movements at the knee and spine.

Innovation Solution

An exercise apparatus with adjustable and pivotable upper body and foot supports, a cross-member for knee stabilization, and interchangeable foot surfaces, allowing for customizable positioning and dynamic control of hip flexion and extension, promoting safe and effective gluteal muscle engagement.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional gluteus maximus training equipment is used, then gluteal muscle engagement is achieved, but adjustability for different user anthropometries is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadjustability for different user anthropometriesVSAvoidequipment structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The equipment is divided into multiple independently adjustable segments including the upper body support, foot support, and cross-member, each capable of being positioned at different locations along the frame to accommodate various user anthropometries

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The equipment incorporates dynamic adjustability through movable supports and repositionable components that can be adjusted during use, allowing the system to adapt to different user body types and exercise requirements

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Manufacturing precision

If fixed positioning equipment is used, then structural simplicity is maintained, but biomechanical optimization for different users is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebiomechanical positioning precisionVSAvoidadjustable components

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Different portions of the equipment have specialized adjustment capabilities tailored to specific biomechanical requirements, such as the upper body support optimized for spinal alignment and the foot support optimized for ankle positioning

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

3Reliability

If minimal support structure is used, then device simplicity is maintained, but stability and safety during exercise are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveexercise safety and stabilityVSAvoidsupport structure

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple support functions are merged into a single integrated frame structure that provides simultaneous upper body support, foot support, and leg bracing through the cross-member, creating a stable and safe exercise environment

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

4Adaptability or versatility

If adjustable components are added, then adaptability to different users is improved, but ease of operation is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecustomizable positioningVSAvoidsetup and adjustment simplicity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The adjustable components are designed with universal adjustment mechanisms that serve multiple functions, such as the cross-member that can be repositioned to provide both upper body support and leg bracing depending on the exercise requirement

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS20250339732A1Physical activity system for providing hip extension and flexion, hip internal rotation, toe extension and flexion, knee extension and flexion, ankle extension and flexion and hip external rotation

Publication Date: 2025.11.06 PAREDES ALDO

AI summary

A configurable exercise apparatus is disclosed for facilitating safe and effective hip extension exercises. The apparatus comprises a frame, an upper body support pivotally attached to a rear portion of the frame, a foot support forward of the upper body support, and a cross-member disposed between them. The cross-member limits knee movement and allows shin engagement, while the upper and foot supports are adjustable to optimize user alignment. Interchangeable foot surfaces and an elongated upper body support provide stability and ergonomic positioning during exercise. The system enables controlled hip articulation through a customizable range of motion.