Exercise apparatus
OwnerJonathan Montiinventor
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Abstract
A piece of exercise equipment particularly for improved strength training exercises. More particularly, the invention relates to equipment that allows the user to vary tension when performing different exercises. The present invention is specifically designed for improved exercise through the variability of a tension component for use in such exercises as the plank exercise, sit-ups, push-ups and supine pull-ups that includes a core support, a guide arm, a head support, and a foot support that work in conjunction to most optimally support the user. The core support, the head support and the foot support are all connected, supported, and elevated from the floor by a central support system.
Claims16
Exercise equipment comprising:
- at least one core support, wherein the at least one core support comprises:
- a body support pad;
- a guide arm;
- a retractable belt harness, wherein the retractable belt harness comprises:
- a ratcheting mechanism;
- and
- a latching element;
- wherein the retractable belt harness is connectable to the at least one core support;
- at least one head support, wherein the at least one head support comprises:
- a plank support pad;
- at least one foot support;
- at least two legs;
- a main support frame;
- and
- wherein the guide arm is connected to a trolley on at least one rail to form a fulcrum thereby enabling the guide arm to move with a user of the exercise equipment.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.