Multi-purpose exercise device
OwnerRobert J. Vaniinventor
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Abstract
Portable multi-purpose exercise device has an elongated generally tubular, and preferably cylindrical, cushion or pillow portion which is adapted to be placed behind a user's head and neck or other body portion while handle members attached to the outer ends of a stretchable cord-like tension member extending from each end of the pillow portion are engaged and pulled by the user's hands. The pillow portion preferably comprises one or more layers of resilient foam surrounding rigid sleeve members through which the tension member passes. The device is very lightweight and compact, and yet permits many exercise routines to be performed to strengthen a wide range of muscle groups. The device is especially helpful in providing head and neck support while doing ab crunches, for example.
Claims10
A compact portable exercise device especially suited for gently supporting a user's head and neck while the user is performing abdominal crunches, comprising an elongated, generally cylindrical cushion member having an axially extending opening and a resilient length of tubing positioned for unrestrained movement within said axially extending opening, the ends of said resilient tubing each having an enlarged diameter portion which engages and retains a generally D-shaped handle assembly comprising a length of flexible webbing which passes through the center of a tubular gripping portion having a cushioned outer gripping surface, said length of webbing being in the form of a loop with an aperture therein and said resilient tubing passing through said aperture, said resilient tubing having an overall length such that said generally D-shaped handle assemblies are normally in contact with the ends of said cushion member.
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