Chin-up/pull-up exercise apparatus
OwnerBryant Wilderinventor
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Abstract
A chin-up/pull-up exercise apparatus is disclosed. The exercise apparatus includes a frame, an overhead assist module, and a chin bar. The chin bar is connected to the frame. The overhead assist module includes a set of pulleys, a harness, and a counter-weight. The set of pulleys, which is connected to the frame, is positioned vertically above the chin bar. The counter-weight is connected to the harness via a cable traveling on the set of pulleys. The exercise machine enables real, full arm extension pull ups regardless of one's upper body strength with applications for physical therapy; physical exercise training; muscle, tendon, and joint rehabilitation; and upper and lower body strength building.
Claims7
An exercise apparatus, comprising:
- a frame;
- a chin bar connected to said frame;
- and
- an overhead assist module includes
- a plurality of pulleys connected to said frame, wherein said plurality of pulleys is positioned vertically above said chin bar;
- a harness;
- and
- a counter-weight connecting to said harness via a cable traveling on said plurality of pulleys.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.