Push-Up Exercise Device With Harness Resistance Bands
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Solution Overview
Problem
Athletes performing weight-bearing push-ups with added resistance require a spotter to prevent weight load shifting, limiting solo workout capabilities due to the necessity of a second person for safety.
Innovation Solution
An exercise device featuring a base with orthogonal sockets for handle insertion, a harness with interconnected straps, and resistance bands connected to the base and harness, allowing for 360-degree handle rotation and secure attachment, enabling solo weight-bearing push-ups without a spotter.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a spotter is used to stabilize the weight load during push-ups, then safety and reliability are improved, but device complexity and operational requirements worsen due to needing an additional person
Solution Approach 1:
The resistance band system allows the athlete to self-stabilize the weight load without requiring a spotter. The elastic resistance bands provide automatic stabilization through their elastic properties, enabling the athlete to perform weighted push-ups alone while maintaining safety and control over the weight distribution.
Solution Approach 2:
The resistance bands act as an intermediary between the weight load and the athlete's body. Instead of direct weight contact requiring a spotter, the elastic bands mediate the force transmission, providing controlled resistance and automatic stabilization that eliminates the need for human intervention.
2Force
If weight plates are placed on the athlete's back for increased resistance, then exercise intensity is improved, but safety worsens due to weight shifting and injury risk without a spotter
Solution Approach 1:
The resistance bands function as flexible elastic elements that replace rigid weight plates. These flexible bands distribute the resistance force evenly and adapt to the athlete's movements, preventing the weight shifting problems associated with rigid plates while maintaining exercise intensity through elastic resistance.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the resistance parameter from fixed gravitational force of weight plates to variable elastic force of resistance bands. The resistance force dynamically adjusts based on band tension and extension, providing consistent resistance throughout the movement range while maintaining safety through elastic energy storage and gradual force application.
3Reliability
If a spotter is required for weighted push-ups, then safety is improved, but workout versatility and independence worsen due to inability to train alone
Solution Approach 1:
The resistance band system enables complete workout independence by allowing athletes to safely perform weighted push-ups alone. The self-stabilizing elastic resistance eliminates the need for a spotter, granting full workout versatility and the ability to train at any time without requiring another person's presence.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables safe and effective solo performance of weight-bearing push-ups by distributing the weight load through resistance bands, eliminating the need for a spotter and enhancing workout versatility.
Implementation Method 1
one or more resistance bands connected to the base and the harness
Implementation Method 2
the base includes friction material adhered to the bottom of the base
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus for push-ups is provided that includes a base comprised of one or more sockets, a pin, friction material supporting at least one rotatable handle with a hand support and friction cap having one or more resistance bands with eye hooks capable of being connected to a harness eye hook mounted on the front of a harness worn by an athlete to perform resistance push-ups without the need of a spotter.