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US 2026/0257101 A1Published application
Controlled Squat Strength-Training Machine
OwnerErnest Michael Mattoxinventor
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Abstract
A controlled squat strength-training machine includes a frame with a base mounting forward, intermediate, and rear uprights. The intermediate upright is pivotally connected to the base and is configured for limited rotation fore-and-aft. Knee pads are provided for restraining of users'knees. Users can adjust the resistance of the machine and thereby vary the exercises performed thereon.
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A controlled squat strength-training machine comprising:
- a frame including a base configured for placement on a support surface;
- an upright with a lower end slideably connected to said base via a horizontal slide, said upright extending upwardly from said base and terminating at an upright upper end;
- a knee pad assembly mounted on said horizontal slide and configured for engagement by a user's knees;
- said knee-pad assembly and said upright configured to be horizontally positioned about said base via said horizontal slide;
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- said machine configured for restraining a user's knees along a horizontal axis during a squat exercise starting with the user's knees engaging the knee pad assembly, through the standing portion of a squat exercise while his or her knees remain engaged with the knee pad assembly.
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A controlled squat strength-training machine comprising:
- a seat frame including a base configured for placement on a support surface;
- an upright frame configured for placement on said support surface;
- an upright with a lower end slideably connected to said upright frame via a horizontal arm, said upright extending upwardly from said horizontal arm and terminating at an upright upper end;
- a knee pad assembly mounted on said horizontal arm and configured for engagement by a user's knees;
- said knee-pad assembly and said upright configured to be horizontally positioned about said upright frame via said horizontal arm;
- said seat frame and said upright frame being separate elements not connected to one another;
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- said machine configured for restraining a user's knees along a horizontal axis during a squat exercise starting with the user's knees engaging the knee pad assembly, through the standing portion of a squat exercise while his or her knees remain engaged with the knee pad assembly.
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