НАГРУЗОЧНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ СОЗДАНИЯ РЕГУЛИРУЕМОЙ НАГРУЗКИ ДЛЯ ФИЗИЧЕСКИХ УПРАЖНЕНИЙ (ВАРИАНТЫ), СПОСОБ ИЗМЕНЕНИЯ НАГРУЗКИ В ТРЕНИРОВОЧНОМ УСТРОЙСТВЕ И НАБОР ГРУЗОВ ДЛЯ ТРЕНИРОВОЧНОГО УСТРОЙСТВА

Нагрузочное устройство для создания регулируемой нагрузки для физических упражнений содержит группу выбираемых грузов, которые установлены с возможностью выбора каждого груза из указанной группы и включения его в регулируемую нагрузку. Средство выбора нагрузки расположено смежно с выбираемым грузом. Средство выбора нагрузки содержит группу приводов, соответствующих каждому выбираемому грузу, которые установлены с возможностью обеспечения включения соответствующего выбираемого груза в состав регулируемой нагрузки при включении соответствующего одного из приводов. Способ изменения нагрузки в тренировочном устройстве включает смещение средства выбора нагрузки в заданное положение, отсоединение первого комплекта грузов при нахождении средства выбора нагрузки в заданном положении и присоединение второго комплекта грузов, который содержит отдельные грузы, которым соответствуют, по крайней мере, три различных величины нагрузки, при нахождении средства выбора нагрузки в заданном положении. Использование ...

НАГРУЗОЧНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО (ВАРИАНТЫ), ТРЕНАЖЕР, СПОСОБ МОДЕРНИЗАЦИИ ТРЕНАЖЕРА, СПОСОБ ИЗМЕНЕНИЯ НАГРУЗКИ В ТРЕНАЖЕРЕ И НАБОР ГРУЗОВ

... 1. Нагрузочное устройство для тренажера, отличающееся тем, что оно содержит группу элементов создания нагрузки, имеющих по крайней мере три различных величины нагрузки, и средство выбора нагрузки посредством формирования из элементов создания нагрузки комплектов, определяющих общую нагрузку нагрузочного устройства. 2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что элементы создания нагрузки имеют по крайней мере четыре различных величины нагрузки. 3. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что один из элементов создания нагрузки является средством создания заданной минимальной нагрузки, по крайней мере один из элементов создания нагрузки является средством создания нагрузки, равной по величине по крайней мере удвоенной минимальной нагрузке, и по крайней мере один из элементов создания нагрузки является средством создания нагрузки, равной по величине по крайней мере четырехкратной минимальной нагрузке. 4. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что большая часть элементов создания нагрузки установлена ...

SEFETY APPARATUS FOR BENCH PRESS

FORCE HAVEN TRAINING EQUIPMENT

Weightlifting machine

A weightlifting machine includes a carriage support, a carriage moveably mounted on the carriage support and configured to move along the carriage support, and a locking mechanism that is moveable between a locking position, where the locking mechanism engages the carriage and supports the carriage at an elevated position above a lowermost position of the carriage, and a release position, where the locking mechanism does not engage the carriage, and the carriage is free to move below the elevated position. -36- 6/-42 6 e 95 i& 32 56\ \ 82 ...

Exerciser

An exerciser apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a member having a substantially tubular exterior surface, said surface having a central longitudinal axis. The member has two or more receivers, said two or more receivers including a pair of receivers, axially-spaced from one another. A handle is provided for each receiver. The apparatus can be constructed from a tube, with each receiver being formed by a pair of radially-directed apertures formed through the tube and the handle provided for said each receiver being defined by a strip of the tube separating the pair of apertures.

Self-spotting apparatus for free-weights

STANDING WEIGHTLIFTING APPARATUS

Mobile gymnasium

The present invention provides a mobile gymnasium, including a wheeled chassis, a frame upstanding from the chassis, and one or more pulleys fixed relative to the frame in use, the one or more pulleys guiding at least one cable connectable between a load and a grippable attachment to allow a user to perform a resistance exercise.

SQUAT EXERCISE DEVICE

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE An alternative method of performing the traditional squat exercise comprised of two vertical legs between which a removable cross bar can be connected. The weights that provide the resistance for the exercise rest at the bottom of each leg and keep the legs upright. The cross bar that can be locked in place along the length of the legs, through a locking hub mechanism, rests on the shoulders of the operator. The operator places the cross bar on his/her shoulders and aligns the locking hub over each leg. The operator squats down sliding each leg through its respective hub. At the proper height the operator stands up picking up the frame and weights. The frame can also be staged on two stands to ease in the setup of the exercise. CA 3069165 2020-01-23 ...

Wall mounted exercising appts. - has uprights at each side holding adjustable support rests for exercise bar, and fitted safety rests

The apparatus is used to exercise the body muscles by lifting a weighed exercise bar on the shoulders, either standing or from a squatting position. It comprises two pairs of uprights l inked by crossbars and fixed to a wall to form two sides. Each upright is two square section tubes with spacers between to provide a gap. This gap is used as a guide for several support rests on the front and rear uprights, each rest being adjustable for height. The weighted bar is supported in these and safely rests are provided to prevent accidental dropping of the bar.

Dumb-bell (bar-bell) training device

Dumb-bell training device, comprising a frame (10) on which are mounted two flexible traction elements (28, 29), the free ends (30, 31) of which are connected via a rod (32) so that the latter is suspended horizontally; the traction elements (28, 29) are connected to a drive device (16, 17, 20) for raising and lowering the dumb-bell (34). Provision is made for a control device which includes sensors (44, 38) intended to record the speed of displacement of the dumb-bell and the traction force exerted on the dumb-bell (34). … …

SYSTEM Of ASSISTANCE TO the DISPLACEMENT Of a COUNTERWEIGHT IN PARTICULAR FOR APPARATUS Of SPORTING EXERCISES OR REHABILITATION

Système d'assistance au déplacement d'un contrepoids notamment pour appareil d'exercices sportifs ou de rééducation. L'invention concerne un système d'assistance permettant à partir d'une masse unique de gérer une résistance variable pour l'utilisateur. La résistance résiduelle peut être modifiée dans n'importe quelle position du contrepoids. Il est constitué d'un vérin pneumatique (2) dont l'utilisateur gère la pression de fonctionnement. Ce vérin (2) soulage le contrepoids (1) déplacé par l'utilisateur de telle façon que la valeur de résistance résiduelle résulte de la différence entre le poids du contrepoids et la valeur de la force développée par le vérin.

ELECTRIC TRAINING ASSISTING APPARATUS

The present invention relates to a training assisting apparatus assisting in a muscle exercise with an electronically controlled motor. The electric training assisting apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a sensor having first and second sensors; a motor generating an external force by being driven by a control signal; a microcomputer calculating calculated values with respect to an exercise assisting time point, an exercise assisting strength, and an exercise assisting position in accordance with user information and exercise strength, an exercise time and an exercise speed detected by the first sensor, and an encoder signal by correcting a driving friction force in the training assisting apparatus; a mount attached to and detached from a vertical frame of a rack used for the muscle exercise; a base rail guiding a movement of a safety bar; a power transmitting unit transmitting power of the motor to the safety bar; the safety bar causing the external ...

Barbell for use in weight training

A barbell consisting of two elongate vertical members extending substantially vertically from base supports. A substantially horizontal member is secured between the vertical members. Weights are removably secured to the vertical members adjacent to the base supports.

Device for performing weight-lifting exercises

A weight-lifting exercise device which combines, in a unique manner, the operational modes of a bench press and lat machine, so that the exerciser can lift simultaneously with his upper torso and with his legs. The within device can thus advantageously be used in performing a solo, or unattended, forced repetition, in complete safety, as well as a wide range of other weight-lifting exercises.

Modular self-spotting safety device for weightlifting

An embodiment of a barbell and dumbbell safety spotting apparatus is a weight support cable (34a) wrapped around a rotating drum (44a) with the drum is mounted vertically above a weight lifter. The cables are connectable to a barbell assembly (24) or dumbbell assembly to provide reciprocating vertical movement of the weight assembly in a free-weight fashion. The drum has a ratcheting mechanism (55) that normally prevents downward movement of the weight assembly. The ratchet is connected to a user-operated control mechanism (28) so that the user can disengage the ratchet, allowing the weight assembly to be freely lowered. Other embodiments are described and shown.

COMPETITIVE WEIGHTLIFTING MACHINE AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME

The present invention provides a competitive weightlifting system capable of interacting with and comparing weightlifting performances of multiple users, and creating competition between such users by displaying a ranked list of performances by those users. The system may include a frame for supporting and guiding a lift bar, sensors mounted to the frame for measuring and refereeing the performance of a user, a controller housed in the frame for tracking and ranking user performances with an interface for creating and logging into user profiles, and a communication device for sharing user performance data with other remote competitive weightlifting systems (e.g., competitive weightlifting systems in other gyms or homes) in order to create a wide-ranging competition between, and ranked leaderboard of, the many users.

Multi Function Exercise Apparatus With Resistance Mechanism

An exercise apparatus providing a User multiple different exercises, including both resistance movements and isometrics. The User interacts with the apparatus by grasping a bar. A resistance mechanism is symmetrically mounted on a second bar and provides infinitely variable resistance to the User, as well as soundproof operation. A vertical column allows infinite positioning of the bars for different exercises, and a bench provides support. The User can change the exercise resistance by verbal commands, or the apparatus can sense the torque applied by the user to the apparatus and vary the exercise resistance in response to the force applied by the User or the speed at which the user is moving the bar. The apparatus can be battery powered and operated at locations where electric service is unavailable, or in zero gravity. To verify accuracy, the resistance can be calibrated against a known quantity of weight.

SUPPORT DEVICE FOR A BARBELL

A support device for supporting a barbell, for use in particular on an upright provided with holes, may include a support portion for supporting the barbell. The support portion may include a hook-shaped end for supporting the barbell. The support device may also include a pin originating from said support portion extending away from it along a first direction. The pin may be insertable in a hole of the upright. The support device may also include an arm originating from the support portion extending away from it along a second direction. The arm may be able to be flanked to the upright and the arm may include at least one magnet.

Bracket assembly for an exercise apparatus and the like

A bracket assembly for an exercise apparatus is disclosed. The bracket assembly includes a plate member having a U-shaped chamber. The plate member includes a gusset extending from an outer side of the plate member. The plate member further includes a pin extending from the outer side of the plate member. The gusset receives a rack of an exercise apparatus. The pin inserts in one of a plurality of rack openings and connects the bracket assembly to the rack. A user places a barbell in the plate member through the U-shaped chamber. The U-shaped chamber allows the user to have a safe and controlled upward and downward motion for performing exercises with the barbell while in a seated or standing position. The U-shaped chamber acts as a holder for the barbell and prevents the user from tipping over or losing balance holding the barbell in the chamber.

Apparatus for training with a dumbbell

Dumb-bell training device, comprising a frame (10) on which are mounted two flexible traction elements (28, 29), the free ends (30, 31) of which are connected via a rod (32) so that the latter is suspended horizontally; the traction elements (28, 29) are connected to a drive device (16, 17, 20) for raising and lowering the dumb-bell (34). Provision is made for a control device which includes sensors (44, 38) intended to record the speed of displacement of the dumb-bell and the traction force exerted on the dumb-bell (34).

A three dimensional weight lifting saftey apparatus

Weight training apparatus

Weight rack system and methods of making and using same

High-low pulley rack system for weight machine

A pulley rack for an exercise machine includes a support frame, an upright extending generally vertically within the support frame, a counterweight having one or more counterweight pulleys, the counterweight moveable in a vertical direction relative to the support frame, one or more guide pulleys mounted to the support frame, a cable end assembly mounted to the upright, and a pull cable having a fixed attachment end connected to the cable end assembly and a pullable end freely passing through the cable end assembly. The pull cable is routed through the cable end assembly, the counterweight pulleys, and guide pulleys such that a force exerted on the pullable end raises the counterweight. A section of the pull cable extends from the pullable end through the cable end assembly and downwardly to one of the guide pulleys mounted below the cable end assembly.

CONNECTOR DEVICES AND CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES

A connector assembly comprises a base part that defines a through-hole for receiving a bolt and also defines an aperture for receiving a device having a first end that fits through the aperture in the base part and a second end that does not fit through the aperture in the base part. The first end of the device defines a bolt-hole for engaging with a bolt extending though the through-hole in the base part. The second end of the device comprises opposing outer surfaces that engage the base part and thereby prevent the device from passing completely through the aperture, and also align the bolt-hole in the device with the through-hole in the base part when the first end of the device is inserted into the aperture.

Self-spotting bench press apparatus for progressive lift distance training

A self-controlled modular bench press apparatus for progressive lift distance training including a pair of stands each with an upper translating assembly for vertical, incremental movement selectable by the user during exercise with no barbell attachments. The stands fit underneath the barbell and accommodate off-center loading of the barbell. Each stand includes a linear motion actuator to provide for the vertical movement and a quick connect/disconnect controller enables the user to provide input to each electrically controlled linear motion actuator to translate the upper translating assembly in an independent but parallel manner.

Arrangement and method for adjusting load in training equipment

The invention concerns an arrangement for adjusting load in training equipment. The arrangement comprises a load unit, an elongated guideway along which the load unit is arranged to move, a locking device with which the load unit is secured into a position corresponding the desired load of the training equipment, and a connector with which the guideway is pivotally connected to the training equipment via a fulcrum. The guideway is connected both to the moving arm and to a frame of the training equipment via the fulcrum. The invention further concerns a method for adjusting load in training equipment.

MOTOR POWERED LIFTING RACK SYSTEM

Vorrichtung zum Muskeltraining

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Trainingsgerät, umfassend ein Gerätegestell 4 mit einer Bank zur Aufnahme einer trainierenden Person, einer Fußstütze 14 und einem mittels einer Handgriffanordnung 18 betätigbaren Zugkabel 20, welches über Umlenkrollen 44, 46, 48, 50 mit heb- und senkbar gelagerten Gewichten 22 verbunden ist. Erfindungsgemäß ist die Bank als in eine gegenüber der Horizontalen geneigten, von der Fußstütze 14 zum Kopfende hin ansteigenden Ebene verschiebbar gelagerte Liegebank 10 aus gebildet, und die Handgriffanordnung 18 umfasst zwei im Wesentlichen quer zum Zugkabel 20 sowie koaxial und mit Abstand zueinander angeordnete Handgriffe 62, 64. Das Trainingsgerät ermöglicht durch eine liegende Haltung der trainierenden Person ein rückenschonendes Gewichtheber-Training, erlaubt aber auch ein realitätsnahes Training, indem die trainierende Person auch die beim realen Gewichtheben vorkommende Bückbewegungen ausführt.

Verstellbare Kurzhantel

A barbell support with means to limit how far it drops

A weight training apparatus comprising a support base 12, a lower stand element 5 extending from the base 12 and an upper stand element 2 which is connected to and can slide with respect to the lower stand element 5 and has means 1 to attach a barbell wherein the upper stand element 2 is provided with holes 4 and a pin 3 such that the pin 3 can be used to limit movement of the upper stand element 2 with respect to the lower stand element 5. The upper stand element 2 may extend telescopically from the lower stand element 2. There may also be pegs 13 on the base 12 upon which weights can be attached.

Weightlifting Apparatus

Weightlifting apparatus

Weightlifting apparatus includes first and second substantially horizontal spotting arms 30, 40 spaced apart for supporting the bar 102 of a barbell 100. The first and second spotting arms 30,40 are capable of vertical motion, preferably independently. The arms may be controlled to operate in an assistance mode in which the spotting arms track and engage the barbell to assist in lifting the barbell; and the spotting arms are arranged to allow the barbell to roll freely horizontally over the spotting arms when the spotting arms are in contact with the barbell in the assistance mode. Also disclosed is an end section (figure 5) for attachment to the ends of a barbell (100) and engagement with spotting arms (30) allowing the barbell to roll over the spotting arms.

Muscle performance Measurement apparatus

A muscle performance measurement apparatus for mounting on a barbell rack 2 or frame including two upright posts and a support hook 4 on each post 3 comprises an elongate bar 5 suitable for mounting on the hooks 4;a number of sensors 7 are mounted on the bar may be engaged by an athlete to measure muscle performance. An anchoring device 10 may be included to secure the bar 5 to the hooks 4 and may include a pair of retaining arms 11 each including a counterweight mounting rod 17 to receive standard weight discs to bias a stop pin 15 against post 3and secure the bar 5 to hooks 4. Preferably three sensors 7 are mounted spaced apart on a central portion bar 3; a central sensor 26 and peripheral sensors 27,28 that may slide along the bar 3 axially.

Variable exercise gym

A barbell holding device

The present invention relates to a barbell holding device comprising two spaced apart units. Each unit has an inner face directed toward the other when in use. Each unit has a base wider than a narrower upper part and the upper part includes an indentation for receipt of a bar. The holder may have adaptations for multiple diameters of bar, may have multiple indentations or notches, may have oval, tapered or differently shaped indentations and may be adapted to hold barbells at an angle. The holder may be made of resiliently deformable material and may be designed to fold from a first position to a second position for storage or transport.

ADJUSTABLE ONE KURZHANTEL

EXERCISE DEVICE

The present invention relates to an exercise device which can easily control the exercise amount depending on physical conditions and muscular strength of a user, and can safely exercise. The exercise device comprises: a floating frame having a floating position; a driving frame having a variable position with respect to the floating frame; and a resistance generating unit which is disposed between the floating frame and the driving frame, and generates resistance for driving the driving frame. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2017 ...

Box rack with functional training devices

An exercise machine may include a box rack and at least one functional training device secured to the box rack and connected to at least one resistance device. The box rack may be comprised of a number of base members, vertical members, and upper members. A first functional training device may be mounted to a first vertical member in a slidable arrangement. A second functional training device may be mounted to a second vertical member in a slidable arrangement. A third functional training device may be located on an upper portion of the box rack. A fourth functional training device may be located on a lower portion of the box rack.

Weightlifter's exercising apparatus

For enabling weightlifting athletes to rapidly and efficiently improve concentric-type muscular development, exercising apparatus having two shafts provided with motor-driven barbell-tethered cables is adapted to supplement the athlete's total physiological energy with motor-assist poundage. The motor-assists are of the unidirectional type to rapidly and efficiently improve eccentric-type muscular development. Shafts-mounted braking system protect a weary athlete from the contingency of a rapidly descending barbell.

Free weight lifting bar with adjustable handles

A free weight lifting bar includes a central bar member having opposite ends. A pair of a drop down plates, each having a top end and a bottom end, are attached at the top end thereof to opposite ends of the central bar member. A pair of handle members are adjustably attached to said central bar. A pair of weight bars are provided. One of the weight bars is attached to and extends outwardly from the bottom end of each of the pair of drop down plates. The weight bars are adapted to receive and secure a desired number of free weight. A pair of weight bar clamps are used to secure the free weights onto said weight bars.

Self-spotting apparatus for free-weights

A self-spotting apparatus for free-weights [101] provides two cable assemblies [107A, 107B] with one end of each cable assembly attached to a free-weight assembly [115] and the opposite end attached to respective linear weight-support assemblies [123A, 123B] via respective weight-responsive engagement blocks [125A, 125B]. Guide rods [127A, 127B] allow vertical motion of the engagement blocks and maintain engagement orientation relative to the support assemblies. The engagement blocks engage the respective support assemblies for static support of the free-weight assembly. Lifting of the substantial weight of the free-weight assembly and activation of disengagement bias is required to disengage the engagement blocks from the respective support assemblies to allow free motion of the free-weight assembly. The apparatus provides self-spotting for barbells [115] and dumbbells [247A].

Angle-adjustable and swingable smith machine

An angle-adjustable and swingable Smith machine includes: a frame part for forming an exercise space; a swing part which is disposed in the exercise space and is connected to the frame part; a guide part which is integrally coupled to the swing part and performs a swing operation together with the swing part; a rail part, which is installed on the upper end of the frame part, for guiding the movement of the swing part, and setting or fixing the angle of the swing part; an angle adjustment part for adjusting the angle of the swing part by interworking with the rail part; and a barbell part which is coupled to the guide part so as to ascend and descend.

СПОРТИВНЫЙ ТРЕНАЖЕР ДЛЯ ТРЕНИРОВКИ МЫШЦ ГРУДИ, ДЕЛЬТОВИДНОЙ МЫШЦЫ, КОСТИ-ТРАПЕЦИИ И ТРЕХГЛАВОЙ МЫШЦЫ

Спортивный тренажер для тренировки мышц груди, дельтовидной мышцы, мышц кости-трапеции и трехглавой мышцы, который имеет подвижную скамью, рычаги с держателями, которые несут гимнастическое оборудование, дополнительно содержит защитные панели, а упомянутые рычаги выполнены подвижными по горизонтали под действием приводных средств, управляемых пользователем, который лежит на подвижной скамье, и регулируемыми по вертикали. Использование данного изобретения обеспечивает безопасность тренировки с тяжестями. ф-лы, 5 ил. 6 з.п.

СПОРТИВНЫЙ ТРЕНАЖЕР ДЛЯ ТРЕНИРОВКИ МЫШЦ ГРУДИ, ДЕЛЬТОВИДНОЙ МЫШЦЫ, КОСТИ-ТРАПЕЦИИ И ТРЕХГЛАВОЙ МЫШЦЫ

... 1. Спортивный тренажер для тренировки мышц груди, дельтовидной мышцы, мышц кости-трапеции и трехглавой мышцы, имеющий подвижную скамью (Н) рычаги с держателями (F), несущими гимнастическое оборудование, отличающийся тем, что упомянутые рычаги выполнены подвижными по горизонтали под действием приводных средств, управляемых пользователем, лежащим на подвижной скамье (Н), причем упомянутые рычаги выполнены регулируемыми по вертикали с помощью регулирующих средств. 2. Спортивный тренажер по п.1, отличающийся тем, что упомянутые приводные средства являются пневматическими средствами, управляемыми пользователем с помощью педалей (С). 3. Спортивный тренажер по п.2, отличающийся тем, что упомянутые педали, управляющие пневматическими средствами, размещены в упоре (В) для ног подвижной скамьи (Н). 4. Спортивный тренажер по п.1, отличающийся тем, что упомянутые приводные средства являются механическим устройством с рычагами и шкивами. 5. Спортивный тренажер по п.1, отличающийся тем, что упомянутые ...

Sicherheitsvorrichtung zum Positionieren von Hanteln

Variable exercise gym

The foldable exercise frame, for use with weights and resistance bands, comprises a central panel section 302 to which first and second side panels 303 are pivotally connected at respective edges, each panel having at least one bar retaining slot 306. The frame has a folded configuration in which the panels are parallel to each other and a deployed configuration in which the side panels are arranged to provide support for a bar locatable in the slots. The central and/or side panels may comprise a number of pivotally connected sub-panels and/or at least one aperture 305. The or each bar retaining slot is preferably provided on the edge 307 distal from the pivotal connection, with there preferably being a number of such slots. The frame may comprise a standing board, designed to locate in at least one of the apertures, and may be formed from wood, preferably medium density fibre board.

Squat position detector

A squat position detector includes a means of emitting a beam of light, a means of detecting the beam of light, a means of indicating when the light beam has been obstructed and a means of positioning the light emission and light detection devices. The light emission and light detection devices are mounted separately in free-standing tubular constructions 1,7,10 that allow the height of the light beam to be adjusted by the user. The length of the beam may be adjusted by moving the two halves of the device towards or away from each other. Breaking of the beam ideally produces an audible signal detectable by the user.

Fit tube mini

A weighted exercising device comprising a weighted body that has a plurality of spatially positioned handles to allow the device to be carried and lifted. The handles may be positioned on one or more sides of the device, and allows the user to grip the device using different hand holds that changes the weight bearing load on the user, and hence the effect on different muscles groups. The body may be made from rubber, metal, plastic, foam or a combination of material, and may be reinforced; the exterior maybe rubber, plastic, foam or metal. The body is preferably elongated with a cylindrical or polygonal cross section and made in different sizes. The handles may be integral to the body by cutting away sections of the devices body to form the handle; alternatively the handles may be formed from one or more rods (fig 10) that extend through the body of the device that are interconnected (Fig 9), where the end(s) are connected to end plates which can be thickened to increase the weight of the ...

Weight training apparatus

A weight training apparatus 10 for use with a bench 14, the apparatus 10 comprising support arms 16, 18 connected to a frame 12 for arrangement on either side of the bench, adjustment means 20 connected to the support arms for adjusting vertical positions of the arms, and a control means 60 for operating the adjustment means, wherein the support arms are adapted to slide along the frame via the adjustment means, and the adjustment means includes locking means engageable to secure the arms at a fixed height. The adjustment means may include a ratchet and gear arrangement 58 with a drive shaft, drive chains and two pawls which provide the locking means. The control means may comprise a handle and lever arrangement operable to move the support arms in both directions, depending on the position of the lever. Alternatively, the adjustment means may comprise hydraulic or pneumatic jacks and the control means may comprise a pedal or foot switch.

APPARATUS FOR TRAINING WITH A DUMBBELL

SAFETY DEVICE FOR POSITIONING HANTELN

Apparatus for automatic weight disk change

Bei einer Hantelstangengestellvorrichtung umfassend eine Hantelstangenauflage (4) zur Aufnahme einer Hantelstange (1) und wenigstens ein Gewichtelager zur Aufnahme von Gewichten (2), wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Hantelstangengestellvorrichtung eine automatische Ladevorrichtung zum Beladen und Entladen von Gewichten (2) aus dem Gewichtelager auf die, auf der Hantelstangenauflage (4) aufliegenden Hantelstangen (1) aufweist.

Adjustable carriage assembly for pivotable arm for weight rack

An adjustable carriage assembly is configured to be mounted on a frame member of a weight rack and includes a locking structure for locking the carriage assembly in place on the frame member. The carriage assembly may include a moveable carriage with a plurality of rollers that engage the frame member, as well as one or more handles for gripping to adjust the position of the carriage assembly and a connection structure for connection of an implement or accessory. Various implements and accessories can be connected to or used in connection with the carriage assembly, including various weightlifting implements and accessories that are pivotably connected to the carriage assembly.

Body-building horizontal pushing frame with protection function

APPARATUS OF MUSCULATION AND/OR REHABILITATION WITH A VARIABLE ASSISTANCE ETAUTOMATIQUE BY COUNTERWEIGHT

Olympic weight-lifting or muscle-training bar for use by athlete, has magnetized bases arranged at respective ends of bar when bar is loaded with weights, where each base is provided with handle

Dispositif magnétique adaptation pour toute les barres olympique D'haltérophilie et de musculation, évite le déséquilibre des poids et de son enlèvement lors de l'exécution de certain mouvement a risque par l'athlète charge lourde et gestes posture , a chaque extrémité de la barre un aimant sur socle y serra posé une fois la barre chargé de ses poids , le tout serra équipé d'une poignée qui a l'avantage de pouvoir se retirer rapidement sans aucun vissage , s'adapte a toute les barres qui on un diamètre autres , ce dispositif pourra être conçu tout sortes de matériaux composites ...

DEVICE TO MAKE SAFE HAS 100% THE BODY BUILDING BENCHES THANKS TO UNDOUBLE-SUPPORT MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO STOP AND SUPPORT THE BAR CHARGED

Muscular training and/or rehabilitation apparatus, has bar connected to variable load having mass moved in direction of guiding unit whose axis is equidistant from ends, and load varying device to vary inclination of mass movement direction

L'objet de l'invention est un appareil de musculation et/ou de rééducation comprenant au moins un élément (12) susceptible d'être manipulé par un utilisateur (14), caractérisé en ce que l'élément (12) est relié par au moins une liaison à une charge variable (18) comprenant une masse (20) susceptible de se déplacer selon une direction ainsi qu'un dispositif permettant de faire varier l'inclinaison de la direction de déplacement de la masse (20).

Bench-press bench, has supporting unit controlling actuating of locking unit constituted of stops that lock bar on supports such that bar is unlocked in one position in which user is seated on bench and manipulates bar after unlocking bar

The bench (1) has a horizontal seat (3) whose head part (3A) is mounted on a frame (2) by being displaced between two positions. The head part has a supporting unit constituted of a hollow tube and a rod, for supporting movable parts housed in posts (4, 4'). The unit controls the actuating of a locking unit i.e. movable stop actuating part, constituted of movable stops (6, 6') that lock a dumbbell bar (7) on supports/hooks (5, 5') such that the bar is unlocked only in one of the positions in which a user is seated on the bench and manipulates the bar after unlocking the bar.

Weight safety fitness equipment

The present invention relates to a safe weight exercise machine which comprises: a barbell having a weight bar which is gripped by a user and weight bells of various weights which are connected to both ends of the weight bar; a rack having a bottom frame, vertical frames integrally installed on both sides of the bottom frame across a user, and a horizontal frame which connects at least one of upper and lower portions of the vertical frames, that correspond to each other; and a falling prevention member provided on the vertical frames of the rack to prevent falling of the barbell. The falling prevention member comprises: a roll bracket detachably attached to an upper end of a vertical frame; a winding roller installed on the roll bracket to be able to rotate and having a return spring embedded therein to have a return force in one direction; a slider having a gripping groove into which one portion of the weight bar is inserted, ascending and descending together with the weight bar; a wire wound around the winding roller and having one end connected to the slider; a roll brake installed on the roll bracket and provided to stop rotation of the winding roller; and a speed sensor switch installed on the roll bracket while being adjacent to the same, and provided to sense the speed of the winding roller that rotates at or above the predetermined speed so as to stop the roll brake. Accordingly, the safe weight exercise machine is advantageous in that the barbell is prevented from falling even when a user does not have enough energy and thus, drops the barbell during the weight exercise, thereby ensuring safety, and it is possible to control the lifting speed of the barbell according to the appropriate weight, thereby doubling the exercise effect such that usage convenience is ensured.

ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING LOAD IN TRAINING EQUIPMENT

Bench press with adjustable safety/range limiting bars

Bench press (10) includes adjustable safety/range limiting bars (50) mounted for incremental adjustment over a wide range beneath the weight bar support pins (40, 42) in the uprights (14). The bench (24) is preferably positioned at a predetermined reduced height so that the knees of the athlete are substantially above the plane defined by his/her head, shoulders and back or hips to achieve more stability and to avoid arching and thus straining the lower back.

MULTIFUNCTIONAL EXERCISE MACHINES

A multifunctional exercise machine includes carriages associated with resistance. Cable arm assemblies are mounted on the machine for use in performing desired exercises using the carriages and/or resistance. At least one of the cable arm assemblies is rotatable in a generally horizontal plane and includes arm segments, where one arm segment is rotatable relative to the other arm segment in a generally vertical plane. The machine also includes a vertically adjustable monolift assembly having arms for supporting a barbell in the machine, where the arms are adjustable between multiple different rotatable positions as well as in a direction generally parallel to longitudinal axes of the arms. A bench is provided that can be docked in the machine, and that includes a telescoping support for providing added stability to the bench when desired. A spotting assembly is also provided for use in catching barbells at desired locations in the machine.

MOTORIZED WEIGHTLIFTING RACK

A weightlifting rack includes a tower with a pair of arms terminating in catches to support a weighted bar. An actuator powered by an electric motor is connected to the arms to adjust the vertical position of the arms to accommodate different height weightlifters. After the bar is lifted from the catches, the catches can be pivoted rearwardly out of the way while the weightlifter performs exercises.

ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING LOAD IN TRAINING EQUIPMENT

The invention concerns an arrangement for adjusting load in training equipment. The arrangement comprises a load unit, an elongated guideway along which the load unit is arranged to move, a locking device with which the load unit is secured into a position corresponding the desired load of the training equipment, and a connector with which the guideway is pivotally connected to the training equipment via a fulcrum. The guideway is connected both to the moving arm and to a frame of the training equipment via the fulcrum. The invention further concerns a method for adjusting load in training equipment. 1. An arrangement for adjusting load in training equipment comprising at least one moving arm pivotably connected to a frame , the arrangement comprising at least one load unit , an elongated guideway extending to both sides of a fulcrum and along which the load unit is arranged to move , a locking device a with which the load unit is secured into a position corresponding the desired load of the training equipment , and a connector with which the guideway a is pivotally connected to the training equipment via the fulcrum , the guideway being connected both to the moving arm and to a frame of the training equipment via the fulcrum characterized in that the load unit is movable along the guideway to a locking position on either side of the fulcrum.2. The arrangement according to claim 1 , characterized in that the load unit comprises a monolithic weight claim 1 , at least one actuator with which the load unit is moved along the guideway claim 1 , and a cover.3. The arrangement according claim 1 , characterized in that the locking device is arranged directly onto the load unit.4. An arrangement according to claim 1 , characterized in that the locking device comprises a gripping part for manually moving the load unit along the guideway claim 1 , an arm arranged to extend inside the load unit through the cover claim 1 , an attaching element with which the arm is attached ...

MAGNETICALLY COUPLED BARBELL PAD AND RELATED METHODS

A barbell pad includes a base having first and second arms, and a curved channel between the first and second arms. The first and second arms extend laterally away from the curved channel, and the first and second arms extend in opposite directions. The barbell pad also includes magnets carried by the base within the curved channel and to be magnetically coupled to a barbell, and a flexible pad coupled to the base opposite to the magnets to distribute weight load from the barbell.

Weight training apparatus

Weight rack system and methods of making and using same

A weight rack system 100 comprises at least one upright component 102, 152 provided with at least one cut-out 120 on a front of the at least one upright, wherein the upright component 102, 152 is formed from a single sheet and is of unitary construction; a protector 110 is preferably fastened to the upright 102, 152. The upright component may include a notch 122 and tabs 126 and preferably includes mounting brackets 104, 106, 108, 112, 154, 156, 158, 162. The weight rack may be formed of two parallel uprights. A method of forming a weight rack by cutting and bending a sheet material is also disclosed as is a method of using a weight rack.

Angle-adjustable and swingable smith machine

Disclosed is an angle-adjustable and swingable Smith machine. The present invention comprises: a frame part for forming an exercise space; a swing part which is disposed in the exercise space and is connected to the frame part; a guide part which is integrally coupled to the swing part and performs a swing operation together with the swing part; a rail part, which is installed on the upper end of the frame part, for guiding the movement of the swing part, and setting or fixing the angle of the swing part; an angle adjustment part for adjusting the angle of the swing part by interworking with the rail part; and a barbell part which is coupled to the guide part so as to ascend and descend.

Electric exercise assistance device

The present invention relates to an exercise assistance device for assisting muscle exercise by means of a motor driven by means of electronic control. An electric exercise assistance device, according to the present invention, comprises: sensors comprising a first sensor and a second sensor; a motor driven by means of a control signal and generating an external force; a Micom for correcting the frictional driving force inside an exercise assistance device and deriving a calculation value of exercise assistance point, exercise assistance intensity and exercise assistance location on the basis of an encoder signal, the exercise speed and the number of exercise sets detected by means of the first sensor, exercise intensity, and user information; a mount detachably attached to a vertical frame of a rack used for muscle exercise; a base rail for guiding the movement of a safety bar; a power transmission unit for transmitting the power of the motor to the safety bar; the safety bar for enabling ...

Barbell and dumbbell safety spotting apparatus

BENCH OF PROTECTED DEVELOPPE-COUCHE TOOK BROAD

Self-spotting safety bench press

This invention is a Self Spotting Safety Bench Press composed of an adjustable bench and uprights located on either side of the bench adjacent the lifters upper body. Lifting arms extend from the uprights into the barbells pathway and have the ability to slide up and down to contact the barbell and decrease the weight exerted on the exerciser. Hydraulic cylinders provide force to each lifting arm, which is depressed below the barbells path before use. When assistance is needed, the exerciser releases a hydraulic restrictor valve causing the arms to ascend removing a user-determined amount of weight from the barbell while permitting the user to continue performing repetitions. A second restrictor valve can allow only upward movement should the exerciser fail. A third flow restrictor valve adjusts the rate of arm travel. An air charged hydraulic accumulator provides the hydraulic pressure to the cylinders.

Exercise weight support device enhancements

An exercise weight support device includes: a spool connected to a belt to suspend the device, the spool being rotatable to enable more or less of the belt to be wound therearound to change the vertical position of the device; a ratchet wheel drivingly coupled to the spool to control rotation thereof; an outer frame having a cradle and/or pair of hooks to support a bar of a free weight; a ratchet pawl connected to the outer frame at a fixed location relative thereto; and a trigger handle coupled to the spool to move the spool relative to the ratchet pawl between a non-operating position of the trigger handle causing the ratchet pawl and teeth of the ratchet wheel to engage, and an operating position of the trigger handle causing the ratchet pawl and teeth to disengage to control rotation of the spool.

Exercise device for strengthening gluteal muscles

An exercise device for strengthening muscles is disclosed, having a continuous belt system that allows a user to move the continuous belt using their feet to exercise muscles of the person while the person lies in front of the continuous belt with their back braced on a resting surface. Such an exercise device allows a user to exercise their gluteus and hamstring muscles while strengthening their pelvic stabilizers. The exercise device could also have a weight device that allows a user to rest a weight on their torso during the exercise to increase the difficulty and effectiveness of the exercise.

Sportgerät

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Sportgerät (61) zur Durchführung von Kniebeugen mit einer Hantelstange (2), in deren Endbereichen (36, 37) Scheibengewichte anbringbar sind. Um Verletzungen insbesondere im Bereich der Halswirbelsäule einer Trainingsperson zu vermeiden, ist zur vertikalen Abstützung der Hantelstange auf den Schultern (66) einer Trainingsperson (65) ein Traggestell (1, 1/1) vorgesehen ist, welches zwei seitlich (3) voneinander beabstandete Tragarme (4, 5) aufweist, welche rückseitig (16) über einen Verbindungssteg (17, 19) miteinander in Verbindung stehen. Die Tragarme (4, 5) bilden unterseitig Auflageelemente (6, 7) bilden, wobei auf den Tragarmen (4, 5) in deren hinterem Endbereich und in einem vertikalen Abstand oberhalb der Auflageelemente (6, 7) eine Aufnahmeeinrichtung (19) zur Aufnahme der Hantelstange vorgesehen ist.

Weightlifting aid

Fit tube mini

Exercise apparatus having a slidable weight bar assembly

Exercise apparatus having a slidable weight bar assembly with hand brake assemblies is provided for enaging and disengaging the weight bar assembly with a support frame. The exercise apparatus can be configured as a squat machine or a bench press. The exercise apparatus can include an adjustable back support that facilitates proper positioning and support of the operator's upper and lower back while performing squat exercises. The exercise apparatus can further include spring assemblies that increase the kinetic load during downward movements of the slidable weight bar assembly. Alternatively, the spring assemblies can be incorporated into exercise apparatus having a slidable weight bar assembly without the hand brake system.

BENCH PRESS COMBINING FULL BODY SAFETY BARS AND GLIDING BAR HOLDER ARMS

A bench press and a power rack system having a combination of moving uprights to hold a barbell and safety arms to prevent dropping of the barbell on the user's body. The moving uprights being in the same plane as the safety arms and move inside them to provide maximum freedom for the users arms during the exercise, while protecting users entire upper body.

HYBRID HOOK

Good-safety fitness lying pushing frame

WEIGHT LIFTING PLATE

A weight plate for use with a barbell or dumbbell which incorporates a plurality of handgrips formed near the peripheral surface of the weight plate. The handgrips have a transverse width and radial height sized to provide a convenient gripping point for individuals with smaller hands, such as women, children, or smaller men. These small circumference handgrips are indented from the outside edges of the weight plate to allow for more convenient manipulation of the weight when the weight abuts against a solid obstruction, such as another weight plate on a weight stack. This indentation of the hand grips also provides protection for the hands and fingers of a weight lifter manipulating the weight plate in a weight lifting environment. The location of the handgrips of the present invention also facilitate the lifting and transport of the weight plate in the weight lifting environment, by reducing the stresses on the weight lifter's shoulder joints.

Process and system for assisting weight lifters in performing weight lifting exercises

An electromechanical device that provides a spot to a weightlifter performing a weightlifting exercise. The device has a metal frame that supports two arms, called spotter arms. The two spotter arms extend out so as to be able to support a barbell. The arms raise and lower on the frame, remaining parallel with the floor and perpendicular to the frame and are powered by a motor driven lead screw. The operation of the motor is controlled by a computer control system. The input to the control system is provided by a load-cell mounted in one of the two spotter arms. When the control system is operating in the spot mode, the load-cell measures the amount of force that is placed on the spotter arm by the barbell held by the weightlifter. The control system then moves the spotter arms in accordance with the amount of force on the load-cell in order to provide a safe spot thereby increasing the effectiveness of the exercise. The load-cell is mounted within a hollow interior of one of the spotter ...

Weight lifting apparatus with safety belts

Weight lifting apparatus comprising inertia reels 6 and safety belts 1 that are attached to the inertia reels at one end and the bar of the barbell 4 at the other, once a pre-determined weight has been exceeded, the inertia reels are locked, the free fall of the barbell will also activate a separate mechanical locking of the inertia reels 6, thereby securing the barbell in a safe hanging position when the user can no longer support the weight of the barbell. Deployment of the locking mechanism occurs by the connection of the reels 6 to a digit weighing scales (8, fig 3) and a control panel (7, fig 3). The inertia belts 1 and reels 6 are supported by an overhead support frame 2. Preferably the support structure has two hooks that will serve to as support stands for the barbell. The belts are secured to the barbell via a tubular bracket 5 that is attached to bar of the barbell.

EXERCISE DEVICE

An exercise device (100) comprises a frame (120) and a resistance component (130) coupled to the frame (1 20). The exercise device (1 00) further comprises a cable (140) coupled to the resistance component (130) and supported by the frame (120), configured to transmit a force from a motion end (142) of the cable (140) to the resistance component (130). The exercise device (100) also comprises a pulley system (150) movably coupled to the frame (120) along a track (124), the pulley system (150) supporting the cable (140) as the cable (140) transmits the force to the resistance component (130), the pulley system (150) configured to be reversibly fixed in position relative to the frame (120). The pulley system (150) includes a first pulley member (152) and a second pulley member (156), the second pulley member (156) being removably attachable to the first pulley member (152) such that at least one of the first pulley member (152) and second pulley members (156) can be independently moved along ...

Protection device of barbell horizontal push

Connector device, and a connector assembly

Dumbbell portal

La présente invention se rapporte à un portique (100) pour haltères (200) comprenant deux poteaux (P1, P2), chaque poteau (P) étant pourvu d’un étrier (T) pouvant coulisser sur un poteau correspondant. Selon l’invention, une came (C) est montée dans chaque étrier (T), ladite came étant associée à un crochet (H), ladite came comprenant un profil de travail (Pt) disposé pour coopérer avec un poteau (P) correspondant, quand une force d’appui est exercée sur le crochet (H), afin que le profil de travail (Pt) puisse être appliqué sur ledit poteau avec une pression suffisante de sorte à bloquer le coulissement de l’étrier. Ainsi, lorsqu’une barre d’haltères est déposée sur les deux crochets, les deux étriers se bloquent sur les deux poteaux pour porter l’haltère. Fig. 4 The present invention relates to a gantry (100) for dumbbells (200) comprising two posts (P1, P2), each post (P) being provided with a bracket (T) which can slide on a corresponding post. According to the invention, a cam (C) is mounted in each bracket (T), said cam being associated with a hook (H), said cam comprising a working profile (Pt) arranged to cooperate with a corresponding post (P) , when a bearing force is exerted on the hook (H), so that the working profile (Pt) can be applied to said post with sufficient pressure so as to block the sliding of the stirrup. So when a barbell is placed on the two hooks, the two stirrups lock onto the two posts to support the dumbbell. Fig. 4

Dynamic weight lifting machine

An exercise system utilizes exercise apparatus having at least two operative positions, a first operative position with a base fixedly contacting a floor, and a second operative position with the base spaced apart from the floor and horizontally moveable over the floor in any desired direction of travel. When a barbell is mounted at rest on the exercise apparatus the apparatus is in the first operative position. When the barbell is disengaged from the at rest position, the exercise apparatus moves to the second operative position.

Exercise Apparatus with Linear Positioning System

A strength training assembly includes a stand and a frame movable along the stand in a vertical direction. The frame includes a cradle configured to receive a barbell. The strength training also includes a drive system coupled to the frame and controllable to affect a velocity of the frame relative to the stand, a force sensor coupled to the frame such that the force sensor moves with the frame, the force sensor configured to provide a signal indicative of an amount of force exerted on the force sensor by a user, and a controller configured to receive the signal from the force sensor and control the drive system such that the velocity of the frame varies as a function of the amount of force exerted on the force sensor.

Weightlifting apparatus

Weightlifting Apparatus

Weightlifting aid

Barbell Support Assembly

A barbell support assembly comprising a base 1, support arm 2 and restoration unit (3, fig 4). The support arm comprises a connection section (21, fig 4) and a hook section 23. The connection section being rotatably connected to the base and swingable between a first and second position. The restoration unit is connected to the connection section and biases the support arm towards the first position. When the hook section receives a barbell (6, fig 2) it drives the support arm from the first position to the second position. When the barbell is removed the restoration unit forces the support arm to return to the first position. The restoration unit may be a spring. A first blocking member (41, fig 4) may be included. A second blocking member (42, fig 5) may be included.

ADJUSTABLE ANGLE WEIGHT LIFTING BENCH

An adjustable weight lifting bench includes a frame, a seat pad, and a back pad. The back pad is pivotably coupled to the frame about a first pivot axis and angularly adjustable between a plurality of user-selectable incline and decline positions. A hydraulic mechanism supports the back pad in the incline and decline positions. A movable operating lever operably coupled to the hydraulic mechanism operates to change the mechanism between an activated condition in which the back pad is movable and a deactivated condition in which the back pad locks into a selected one of the positions. When the mechanism is in activated condition, applying pressure against the back pad the lowers the back pad and removing the pressure raises the back pad. In one embodiment, the mechanism automatically raises the back pad when the pressure is removed and the mechanism is in the deactivated condition.

Exercise device

An exercise device ( 100 ) comprises a frame ( 120 ) and a resistance component ( 130 ) coupled to the frame ( 1 20 ). The exercise device ( 100 ) further comprises a cable ( 140 ) coupled to the resistance component ( 130 ) and supported by the frame ( 120 ), configured to transmit a force from motion end ( 142 ) of the cable ( 140 ) to the resistance component ( 130 ). The exercise device ( 100 ) also comprises a pulley system ( 150 ) movably coupled to the frame ( 120 ) along a track ( 124 ), the pulley system ( 150 ) supporting the cable ( 140 ) as the cable ( 140 ) transmits the force to the resistance component ( 130 ), the pulley system ( 150 ) configured to be reversibly fixed in position relative to the frame ( 120 ). The pulley system ( 150 ) includes a first pulley 124 member ( 152 ) and a second pulley member ( 156 ), the second pulley member ( 156 ) being removably attachable to the first pulley member ( 152 ) such that at least one of the first pulley member ( 152 ) and second pulley members ( 156 ) can be independently moved along the track ( 124 ).

Adjustable support for exercise system

An exercise device including at least one attachment structure configured to be mounted to a support assembly. A first arm and a second arm pivotably connected to the at least one attachment structure. At least one bracket pivotably connecting an end of the first arm with an end of the second arm. At least one of catch member pivotably connected to at least one of the first arm, the second arm, and the at least one bracket. The at least one catch member is configured for accepting a weight bar.

Barbell

A barbell comprising a bar member, a first side weight assembly and a second side weight assembly. The bar member has a first side sleeve region and a second side sleeve region opposite the first side sleeve region. The first side weight assembly includes a weight surface and extends over the first side sleeve region, and is rotatively coupled to the bar member through an inner and outer slidable engagement surface. The second side weight assembly includes a weight surface and extends over the second side sleeve region, and is rotatively coupled to the bar member through an inner and outer slidable engagement surface. The bar member includes a first and second surface enhanced region, the first surface enhanced region spanning a portion of the central region and the first side sleeve region, and with the second surface enhanced region spanning a portion of the central region and the second side sleeve region. 1. A barbell comprising:a bar member having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, and defining a central region, with a first side sleeve region proximate the first end and a second side sleeve region proximate the second end; a first sleeve member having an inner bore, with the first side sleeve region of the bar member extending into the inner bore of the first sleeve member;', 'an inner slidable engagement assembly positioned within the inner bore between the first sleeve member and the bar member and configured to facilitate rotation of the first sleeve member about the bar member; and', 'an outer slidable engagement assembly positioned within the inner bore between the first sleeve member and the bar member and configured to facilitate rotation of the first sleeve member about the bar member; and, 'a first side weight assembly including a second sleeve member having an inner bore, with the second side sleeve region of the bar member extending into the inner bore of the second sleeve member;', 'an inner slidable engagement assembly positioned ...

SPACER SYSTEM FOR A WEIGHT LIFTING APPARATUS

A spacer apparatus for maximizing a user's range of motion on a weightlifting exercise machine. The spacer apparatus includes a first interlocking part having a semi-circular body extending between top and bottom portions, and a lock portion extending between first and second ends of the semi-circular body. The first and second ends are spaced and a keyway is between the first and second ends. The spacer apparatus includes a second interlocking part having a body extending, at least partially, between first and second ends, and entirely between top and bottom portions. The body of the second interlocking part has a semi-circular portion with a key portion extending therefrom. In the interlocked configuration, the key portion extends between the keyway such that an outer perimeter of the first interlocking part and an outer perimeter of the second interlocking part are aligned. 1. A spacer apparatus for a weightlifting exercise machine , comprising:a first interlocking part having a first body with a top surface and a bottom surface, the first body having a first end and a second end;wherein the first end and the second end are spaced;a first connecting element on the first body between the first end and the second end;a second interlocking part having a second body with a top surface and a bottom surface;a second connecting element on the second body;wherein in the interlocked configuration, the second connecting element locks with or adjacent to the first connecting element such that a channel is formed between the first interlocking part and the second interlocking part.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein in the interlocked configuration claim 1 , an outer perimeter of the first interlocking part and an outer perimeter of the second interlocking part are aligned.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a keyway between the first and second ends of the first body claim 1 , wherein the second connecting element has a key extending therefrom which extends ...

Adjustable angle weight lifting bench

An adjustable weight lifting bench includes a frame, a seat pad, and a back pad. The back pad is pivotably coupled to the frame about a first pivot axis and angularly adjustable between a plurality of user-selectable incline and decline positions. A hydraulic mechanism supports the back pad in the incline and decline positions. A movable operating lever operably coupled to the hydraulic mechanism operates to change the mechanism between an activated condition in which the back pad is movable and a deactivated condition in which the back pad locks into a selected one of the positions. When the mechanism is in activated condition, applying pressure against the back pad the lowers the back pad and removing the pressure raises the back pad. In one embodiment, the mechanism automatically raises the back pad when the pressure is removed and the mechanism is in the deactivated condition.

Fitness Bar Catch Mechanism

A fitness bar catch includes a first side plate, a central plate perpendicular and adjacent to the first side plate, a second side plate perpendicular and adjacent to the central plate and parallel to the first side plate, a stud extending perpendicular from the second side plate, a bar rest extending from the second side plate, and a safety mechanism extending from the first side plate. The safety mechanism may be engageable to prevent lateral movement of the fitness bar catch relative to a vertical support member. 1. A fitness bar catch comprising:a first side plate;a central plate perpendicular and adjacent to the first side plate;a second side plate perpendicular and adjacent to the central plate and parallel to the first side plate;a stud extending perpendicular from the second side plate;a bar rest extending from the second side plate; anda safety mechanism extending from the first side plate, the safety mechanism engageable to prevent lateral movement of the fitness bar catch relative to a vertical support member.2. The fitness bar catch of claim 1 , wherein the safety mechanism is configured to move between a locking position and an unlocking position.3. The fitness bar catch of claim 1 , wherein the safety mechanism comprises a spring-loaded pull pin.4. The fitness bar catch of claim 1 , wherein the first side plate claim 1 , the central plate claim 1 , and the second side plate form a substantially U-shaped member which defines an inner cavity to receive the vertical support member.5. The fitness bar catch of claim 1 , wherein the bar rest comprises:a base forming a retaining portion to prevent the vertical support member from falling from the bar rest, anda resting portion retained within the base.6. The fitness bar catch of claim 1 , further comprising at least one plate provided against an inner surface of the second side plate.7. The fitness bar catch of claim 6 , wherein the at least one plate defines an aperture through which the stud extends.8. The ...

BARBELL SPOTTING APPARATUS

Provided herein are embodiments of a barbell spotting apparatus having all the benefits of a free-floating, unconstrained barbell in both the horizontal and vertical axes with the safety of a dedicated spotting mechanism, while addressing safety, noise, and space concerns raised by typical barbell apparatus. The embodiments herein permit a loaded barbell to be positioned in line with the axis of motion of the lift to be performed at both the beginning and end of the lift. 1. A barbell spotting apparatus for exercise with unconstrained movement of a barbell , the barbell spotting apparatus comprising:a frame including first and second overhanging booms;a first fork being pivotably mounted to the first boom;a second fork being pivotably mounted to the second boom;a first cable connected to a first end of the barbell, the first cable being suspended from the first fork;a second cable connected to a second of the barbell, the second cable being suspended from the second fork;a first brake associated with the first cable, the first brake being actuatable from a rest state to a braking state, wherein, in the rest state, the first cable is extendible to allow downward movement of the barbell, and, wherein, in the braking state, the first cable is not extendible to restrict downward movement of the barbell;a second brake associated with the second cable, the second brake being actuatable from a rest state to a braking state, wherein, in the rest state, the second cable is extendible to allow downward movement of the barbell, and, wherein, in the braking state, the second cable is not extendible to restrict downward movement of the first cable; and,at least one detector configured to detect a qualifying condition during use requiring downward movement of the barbell to be restricted, wherein, upon detection of a qualifying condition, the at least one detector transmits an actuation signal to at least one of the first brake and the second brake,wherein, the first and second ...

Handling device for weight lifters

A handling device with an elongated flexible body, a receiving loop, and first and second fasteners. The elongated flexible body has a first end, a second end, a first terminal end, a top surface, and a bottom surface. The receiving loop is formed at the first end by having the first terminal end securely interconnected to a predetermined position on the elongated flexible body to form an interconnection section on one of the surfaces. The first fastener is securely attached to the elongated flexible body on one of the surfaces and near the second end. The second fastener is securely attached to the elongated flexible body on the same surface as the first fastener and spaced apart from but near the second end, so that the second fastener can be releasably attached to the first fastener.

MULTI FUNCTION EXERCISE APPARATUS WITH RESISTANCE MECHANISM

An exercise apparatus providing a User multiple different exercises, including both resistance movements and isometrics. The User interacts with the apparatus by grasping a bar. A resistance mechanism is symmetrically mounted on a second bar and provides infinitely variable resistance to the User, as well as soundproof operation. A vertical column allows infinite positioning of the bars for different exercises, and a bench provides support. The User can change the exercise resistance by verbal commands, or the apparatus can sense the torque applied by the user to the apparatus and vary the exercise resistance in response to the force applied by the User or the speed at which the user is moving the bar. The apparatus can be battery powered and operated at locations where electric service is unavailable, or in zero gravity. To verify accuracy, the resistance can be calibrated against a known quantity of weight. 1. An exercise apparatus , comprising:a bar of sufficient size to accommodate use by a human for bodily exercise;a plurality of connecting bars of equal length;a second bar that is attached to said first bar by said connecting bars and is substantially parallel to said first bar;said first bar having a total length that is greater than the distance between said connecting bars;an electric resistance mechanism attached to said second bar;said electric resistance mechanism selected from a group consisting of a linear actuator brake, a linear actuator electromechanical brake, a linear actuator friction disc brake, a stepper motor brake, a servo motor brake, a servo motor electromagnetic brake, a servo motor friction disc brake, and an electric particle brake;said electric resistance mechanism positioned substantially symmetrically on said second bar in relation to the ends of said second bar;said first bar and said plurality of connecting bars of equal length capable of being rotated at least three hundred degrees around the rotational center point of said second ...

BARBELL SPOTTING APPARATUS

Provided herein are embodiments of a barbell spotting apparatus having all the benefits of a free-floating, unconstrained barbell in both the horizontal and vertical axes with the safety of a dedicated spotting mechanism, while addressing safety, noise, and space concerns raised by typical barbell apparatus. The embodiments herein permit a loaded barbell to be positioned in line with the axis of motion of the lift to be performed at both the beginning and end of the lift. 1. An assembly comprising:a barbell bar;a barbell spotting apparatus having a first suspended cable; and, a mounting plate having an opening formed to allow passage therethrough of the barbell bar;', 'a ball bearing having inner and outer portions, the inner portion being annular to allow passage therethrough of the barbell bar, wherein, the inner portion is rotatable relative to the outer portion with the outer portion being non-rotatable relative to the mounting plate; and,', 'a microphone mounted away from the inner portion of the ball bearing,, 'at least one coupling includingwherein the at least one coupling is coupled to the first suspended cable with the barbell bar passing through the opening of the mounting plate and through the inner portion of the ball bearing, and, wherein the barbell bar is rotatable with the inner portion of the ball bearing.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the barbell spotting apparatus includes at least one control box claim 1 , and claim 1 , wherein the assembly further comprising a second cable connecting the microphone to the control box to carry power and signals therebetween.3. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the barbell spotting apparatus includes at least one control box claim 1 , and claim 1 , wherein the microphone is wirelessly connected to the control box.4. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the mounting plate of the coupling is coupled to the first suspended cable.5. The assembly of claim 4 , wherein the coupling further includes a sleeve coupled ...

WEIGHT LIFTING BENCH

A hydraulic cylinder assembly for operating a weight lifting bench and other equipment. The hydraulic cylinder assembly comprises a hydraulic cylinder containing a hydraulic fluid, an accumulator containing a pressurized compressible fluid, and a flow control valve assembly interposed in a flow path therebetween. The flow control valve includes an axially reciprocating piston defining a flow control orifice and an axially movable plunger received in the orifice. Movement of the plunger operates to engage and open a ball check valve which in turn opens the flow path allowing hydraulic fluid to flow from the hydraulic cylinder to the accumulator. The working end may be stepped and positionable between first and second axial positions relative to the orifice to define first and second flow areas via movement of the plunger. Reciprocating movement of the piston opens and closes the flow path. 1. A hydraulic cylinder assembly comprising:a hydraulic cylinder containing a hydraulic fluid;an accumulator in fluid communication with the hydraulic cylinder, the accumulator containing a pressurized compressible fluid; anda flow control valve assembly interposed in a flow path between the hydraulic cylinder and the accumulator, the flow control valve configured and operable to control flow of the hydraulic fluid exchanged between the hydraulic cylinder and accumulator;the flow control valve including an axially reciprocating piston defining a flow control orifice and an axially movable plunger having an operating end and an opposing working end, the working end being received in the flow control orifice and positionable between a first axial position and a second axial position relative to the flow control orifice;wherein the working end of the plunger defines a first flow area when the plunger is in the first axial position and a second flow area smaller than the first flow area when the plunger is in the second axial position.2. The cylinder assembly according to claim 1 , ...

Power Rack Apparatus for Spotting Weights

A power rack apparatus is provided for spotting weights. The power rack apparatus allows a user to lift weights to failure without the need of a human spotter. The power rack apparatus includes a power rack frame, a weight-catching system, and a controller. The power rack frame is a standard structural frame of a power rack that allows a user to rack weights after he or she has completed a weightlifting workout. The weight-catching system spots weights for the user using at least one chain drive mechanism, a first racking arm, and a second racking arm. Through the weight-catching system, the user is allowed to lift weights to failure and is spotted by weight-catching system when necessary. The controller manages and controls the weight-catching system in order for the weight-catching system to effectively spot weights for the user. 1. A power rack system for spotting weights comprising:a power rack frame;a weight-catching system;a controller;the power rack frame comprising a plurality of lateral posts, a top base, and a bottom base;the weight-catching system comprising a first racking arm, a second racking arm, an upper support beam, a lower support beam, and at least one chain drive mechanism;the plurality of lateral posts comprising a first front post and a second front post;the plurality of lateral posts, the top base, and the bottom base being arranged into a prismatic configuration;the first front post and the second front post being positioned parallel and adjacent to each other;the upper support beam and the lower support beam being mounted in between the first front post and the second front post;the upper support beam and the lower support beam being positioned parallel and offset from each other;the at least one chain drive mechanism being mounted in between the upper support beam and the lower support beam;the first racking arm being slidably mounted along the first front post;the second racking arm being slidably mounted along the second front post;the ...

EXERCISE WEIGHT SAFETY HARNESS AND CLAMP

A safety tether or harness attaches to a handle of a dumbbell for providing freedom of movement within a normal exercising range of motions but support the dumbbells via the tether outside the usage range. A clamp engages the handle of the dumbbell, and the tether is defined by a loop of cable, chain or robe that encircles an overhead bar or frame. The loop allows lateral movement along the overhead bar. The clamp engages the dumbbell at the bar in a spring loaded interference fit to prevent accidental release. The tether length supports the dumbbell at or just below a rest position defined by outstretched arms, such that an ungrasped or dropped dumbbell is suspended at the rest position to avoid injury or damage from a free fall down to the floor level.

Adjustable Trap Bar

Embodiments of improved closed-piece and open-piece trap bar having adjustable properties that enable the user to have a safer and more effective weightlifting experience. Closed-piece trap bars comprise a trap bar wherein the user steps into a structure that entirely surrounds him or her during the lifting and lowering process. Open-piece trap bars comprise a trap bar wherein the user steps into a structure that partially surrounds him or her during the lifting and lowering process. These trap bars are adjustable either because the width of the trap bar itself may be adjusted or the length of the handles may be adjusted or the space in between the handles may be adjusted.

EXERCISE WEIGHT SUPPORT DEVICE ENHANCEMENTS

An exercise weight support device includes: a spool connected to a belt to suspend the device, the spool being rotatable to enable more or less of the belt to be wound therearound to change the device vertical position of the device; a ratchet wheel drivingly coupled to the spool to control rotation thereof; an outer frame having a cradle and/or a pair of hooks to support a bar of a free weight; a ratchet pawl connected to the outer frame at a fixed location relative thereto; and a trigger handle coupled to the spool to move the spool relative to the ratchet pawl between a non-operating position of the trigger handle causing the ratchet pawl and teeth of the ratchet wheel to engage, and an operating position of the trigger handle causing the ratchet pawl and the teeth of the ratchet wheel to disengage to control rotation of the spool. 1. An exercise weight support device comprising:a spool to which a lower end of a belt is connected to suspend the exercise weight support device from above by the belt;an inner frame to which the spool is rotatably mounted at a fixed location relative to the inner frame, the spool to enable more or less of the lower end of the belt to be wound around the spool to enable the exercise weight support device to be suspended by the belt at a higher or lower vertical position;a ratchet wheel drivingly coupled to the spool to enable control of the rotation of the spool in winding more or less of the lower end of the belt around the spool;an outer frame within which the inner frame is disposed and to which the inner frame is slidably connected to enable the inner frame and the outer frame to move along a vertical path of travel relative to each other when the exercise weight support device is suspended by the belt, the outer frame configured to support a free weight when the exercise weight support device is suspended by the belt;a ratchet pawl coupled to the outer frame at a fixed location relative to the outer frame; anda trigger handle ...

Rackable receptacle for liquid dispensing container

A rackable receptacle dispenser system has a racking body and a wrap coupled to the racking body. The racking body has a rear wall having a front face and a rear face, a bottom wall extending orthogonally in a front direction from the front face, and means for detachably coupling the racking body to a rack support. The bottom wall defines an aperture. The wrap comprises a wall that extends orthogonally upward from the bottom wall, and that defines an interior compartment. The system includes a container comprising a body and a dispensing aperture. The container is configured to hold a liquid and to dispense the liquid through the dispensing aperture. The system is configured to hold the container in the interior compartment with the dispensing aperture extending through the aperture defined in the bottom wall.

Exercise assistance apparatus determining assistance force and physical fitness equipment having the same

An exercise assistance apparatus includes a mounting unit, a power transmission unit, and an exercise assistance unit. The mounting unit is capable of detaching from a first direction frame of a weight training rack. The mounting unit is mounted on the first direction frame in parallel. The power transmission unit generates a power and transmitting the power. The power transmission unit is arranged at the mounting unit. The exercise assistance unit is coupled movably to the power transmission unit. The exercise assistance unit receives the power and exerting an external force on an exercise assistance and an exercise. The exercise assistance unit includes a housing case, at least one load detection member, a cover member and a microcomputer. The microcomputer calculates an external force value of the power transmission unit based on the calculated value and transmitting a control signal to the power transmission unit based on the external force value.

FITNESS STRUCTURE

A fitness structure includes a first standing member including a plurality of first guiding grooves located at different heights, a second standing member facing the first standing member and including a plurality of second guiding grooves respectively facing the plurality of first guiding grooves, and a catcher bar including a barbell support part extending in a first direction and an inserting and withdrawing part protruding from both end portions of the barbell support part, and supported by the first standing member and the second standing member as the inserting and withdrawing part is inserted into one of the plurality of first guiding grooves and one of the plurality of second guiding grooves facing each other, in which each of the plurality of first guiding grooves and the second guiding groove includes a horizontal groove guiding the inserting and withdrawing part in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction from an opening that is an entrance into which the inserting and withdrawing part is inserted, and a vertical groove connected from the horizontal groove and guiding the inserting and withdrawing part toward an accommodation part, and the inserting and withdrawing part has a vertical cross-section at least partially extending in a lengthwise direction of the vertical groove. 1. A fitness structure comprising:a first standing member comprising a plurality of first guiding grooves located at different heights;a second standing member facing the first standing member and comprising a plurality of second guiding grooves respectively facing the plurality of first guiding grooves; anda catcher bar comprising a barbell support part extending in a first direction and an inserting and withdrawing part protruding from both end portions of the barbell support part, and supported by the first standing member and the second standing member as the inserting and withdrawing part is inserted into one of the plurality of first guiding grooves and one of ...

EXERCISE MACHINE

One or more apparatuses are provided. In an example, an exercise machine is provided. The exercise machine may include one or more driving elements connected to one or more motors controlled by a computer. The one or more motors may be configured to provide an electromechanical resistance via the one or more driving elements. The electromechanical resistance may be controlled by smart algorithms running on the computer such that variable resistance is provided at different parts of movement. The algorithms may use readings from one or more sensors. The exercise machine may include a controller configured to control the motor based upon one or more inputs. The exercise machine may include an exercise bar. The exercise machine may include a screen. The exercise machine may include safety actuators. The exercise machine may be fixed on its place or may be portable. The exercise machine may include electromechanical safety stand(s). 1. An exercise machine , comprising:an exercise bar;a driving element coupled to the exercise bar;a motor coupled to the driving element, wherein the motor is configured to apply force to the exercise bar via the driving element; anda controller configured to control the motor based upon one or more inputs.2. The exercise machine of claim 1 , comprising: detect at least one of a position of the exercise bar, a direction of motion of the exercise bar, a velocity of the exercise bar, a force applied on the exercise bar, a ground reaction force, or an acceleration of the exercise bar; and', each signal of the one or more signals is indicative of at least one of a position of the exercise bar, a direction of motion of the exercise bar, a velocity of the exercise bar, a force applied on the exercise bar, a ground reaction force, or an acceleration of the exercise bar detected by the one or more sensors; and', 'the one or more inputs comprise the one or more signals., 'transmit one or more signals to the controller, wherein], 'one or more sensors ...

Weightlifting Apparatus having Free Weight Motion and a Safety Mechanism

A weightlifting apparatus having free weight simulation and a safety mechanism includes at least one upright support having a bar engaging pulley assembly and a weight engaging pulley assembly. The upright support includes a universal joint for allowing the upright support to pivot. A lifting bar having an end movably coupled to the bar engaging pulley assembly is also included. The lifting bar includes a grip portion having switch contact disposed therein that is engaged when the grip portion is depressed. A clutch assembly is provided for enabling the bar engaging pulley assembly and weight engaging pulley assembly to move together in unison when a voltage is supplied by engaging the grip portion. Disengagement of the grip portion opens the switch contact and causes voltage to be cut off from the clutch assembly, thereby disengaging the weight support element and the lifting bar. 1. A weightlifting apparatus having free weight simulation and a safety mechanism , said weightlifting apparatus comprising:at least one upright support having a lifting bar engaging pulley assembly and a weight engaging pulley assembly, said upright support including a universal joint for allowing the upright support to pivot;a lifting bar support element coupled to the lifting bar engaging pulley assembly;a lift bar having an end coupled to the bar engaging pulley assembly, said lifting bar including a grip portion having switch contact disposed therein that is engaged when the grip portion is depressed, said end being coupled to the lifting bar support element with a spherical bearing that enables horizontal, vertical and rotational movement of the lifting bar;a weight support element coupled to the weight engaging pulley assembly, said weight support element adapted to hold weights; anda clutch assembly for enabling the bar engaging pulley assembly and the weight engaging pulley assembly to move together in unison when a voltage is supplied by engaging the grip portion, wherein ...

ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT FOR EXERCISE SYSTEM

An exemplary exercise device includes, among other things, an attachment structure configured to be mounted to a support assembly, a first arm directly pivotably connected to the attachment structure, a second arm directly pivotably connected to the attachment structure, a bracket directly pivotably connected to the first arm and directly pivotably connected to the second arm, and a catch member configured for accepting a weight bar. The catch member is pivotably connected to at least one of the first arm, the second arm, or the at least one bracket such that the at least one catch member is pivotable relative to the at least one bracket.

FREE WEIGHT BELT SQUAT MACHINE

The present invention is a free weight belt squat machine that allows a free, unencumbered raising and lowering of variable resistance by a user. A belt which is directly attached to the horizontal free weight bar holds standard Olympic plates and may be raised or lowered, directly in free space, by the user. Thus, the natural and optimal movement pattern of a straight line over the user's center of gravity may be fully and completely realized. This machine provides a control arm to safely and effectively engage and disengage the resistance from the machine to the user and then back to the machine. This machine further provides an adjustable stopper mechanism for the safety of the user and to limit or expand the range of the exercise to cause the desired adaptations in muscular strength and size. 1) A free weight belt squat exercise machine to perform a belt squat exercise comprising:a) an elevated rack having a set of elongated horizontal metal bars building a base frame in combination with a set of vertical elongated metal bars, said elevated rack having a front side, a rear side, a right side and a left side;b) an elongated platform sized for a person to stand and perform a squat exercise, said platform comprising: a front side, a rear side, a right side, a left side;c) a resistance comprising a weight holder bar with weight plates loaded on either end and a vertical post attached to a center of the weight holder bar;d) a belt being worn by a user and connected to the resistance via a chain; said belt and the resistance are connected through an opening constructed on the platform;e) a resistance control arm mounted on the front side of the platform to provide a hand control, said resistance control arm is moveable in a cavity on the platform to safely engage and disengage the resistance;f) a guiding system for preventing the resistance from tilting and swinging while moving vertically under the platform; 'whereby the resistance is vertically moveable under the ...

GYMNASTIC MACHINE

A gymnastic machine () comprising: a frame () defining at least a support area () for the back of a user inclined with respect to the vertical, at least a platform () for the support of the feet, this too inclined with respect to the vertical, where the support area () and the platform () are inclined on opposite sides with respect to the vertical and are mutually convergent downwards, at least a work unit () associated with the frame () and having a loading unit () for the execution of a gymnastic exercise and movement means () for moving the loading unit (), where the work unit () comprises a bearing element () associated with the frame () and the movement means comprise at least a grip element () which can be gripped by the user, connected mobile to the bearing element () and connected in a kinematic manner to the loading unit (), the shift of the grip element () causing the loading unit () to shift, wherein the machine () is without a seat, the platform () being adapted to support at least partly the weight of the user, the latter holding himself/herself upright, and in that the movement means () comprise at least a pulley () placed between the grip element () and the loading unit () and connected in a kinematic manner to the latter by means of at least a flexible element (), said pulley () being keyed onto a shaft () supported in rotation by the bearing element (), and wherein it comprises safety means () which can be operated to lock the shaft () in a plurality of predefined angular positions. 1. Gymnastic machine comprisinga frame defining at least a support area for the back of a user inclined with respect to the vertical,at least a platform for the support of the feet, this too inclined with respect to the vertical, where said support area and said platform are inclined on opposite sides with respect to the vertical and are mutually convergent downwards,at least a work unit associated with said frame and having a loading unit for the execution of a ...

Spacer for barbells and weighted plates

A spacer that is preferably made from high density polyethylene and has a diameter that is larger than a standard plate for a barbell. The spacer has a central hole dimensioned to accept a standard barbell and, when placed onto a barbell, will space the barbell apart from the ground a sufficient distance that a user can easily add or more plates from the barbell without having the lift the barbell. The spacer provides a more efficient way to add or remove weights from a barbell that is on the ground (e.g., when a user is performing deadlifts, snatches, and power cleans, etc.). The spacer may be placed on a barbell similarly to a regular weight plate, preferably before any other weight is added.

LOW VIBRATION AND NOISE REDUCTION EXERCISE MAT UNIT

A low vibration and noise reduction exercise mat unit has a buffer plate and multiple protruding portions. The buffer plate has a board, multiple male buckles, and multiple female buckles. The board is quadrilateral and has a bottom, a recess, and a flange. The recess is formed on a bottom surface of the board. The flange is formed around the recess. The multiple protruding portions are disposed at spaced intervals in the recess of the hoard. The multiple protruding portions protrude downwardly from an inner top surface of the recess of the board. The buffer plate and the multiple protruding portions are made of natural rubber, will not affect the human body, and are stable in quality. The male buckles and female buckles can enhance the connecting strength between the mat units. 1. An exercise mat unit comprising: [ a periphery;', 'a recess formed on a bottom surface of the board; and', 'a flange formed around the recess;, 'a quadrilateral board, wherein a top surface of the board is designed to form multiple rows of protrusions and channels on the top surface and having'}, 'multiple male buckles formed on the board;', 'multiple female buckles formed on the board, wherein the male buckles and the female buckles are arranged around the periphery of the board, the flange has a notch, and the notch is formed close to the female buckles; and, 'a buffer plate made of rubber having a hardness PIS K. 6301 A) of 80° to 90° where in a thickness of the buffer plate is 29.82 mm to 30.18 mm and having'}multiple protruding portions disposed at spaced intervals in the recess of the hoard, and protruding downwardly from an inner top surface of the recess of the hoard, wherein the hardness of the multiple protruding portions is (HS K 6301A) of 35° to 55°.2. The exercise mat unit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein first connecting ribs are each respectively formed between adjacent two of the protruding portions claim 1 , second connecting ribs are each respectively formed between the ...

Chain Trap

A chain catch that is capable of being attached to various bases so as to allow the quick and simple affixation of the chain catch to any vertical chain. The chain catch has an upper body and a lower body. The upper body is designed to trap a vertical chain within its internal design while it remains within its vertical orientation, and the lower body is designed to attach to a load and to the upper body. When the tension is taken off of the chain within the chain catch and the upper body is tilted, the chain may be vertically raised, free from the chain catch or the chain catch and its attached barbell can be vertically raised. 1. A chain trap for releasably retaining a chain for holding or lifting a load comprising:a unitary bodywherein said body has a first side and a second side held in a generally parallel configuration by a generally horizontal chain guide and shoulder that each reside there between said first side and said second side; andwherein said body has an open bottom, an open back, an open front; andwherein said shoulder has an ovate orifice formed therethrough, said orifice having a lower end truncated and tapered to said open front.2. The chain trap of wherein said first and said second walls are oriented generally vertically.3. The chain trap of wherein said shoulder lies at an acute angle between the horizontal and vertical planes.4. The chain trap of wherein said acute angle is 50 degrees plus or minus 10 degrees with respect to the horizontal plane.5. The chain trap of wherein said shoulder meets said sides at edges and where said edges are rounded on both an outer surface and an inner surface of said body.6. The chain trap of wherein said body has flanges extending normally from a bottom edge of said first side and said second side claim 1 , said flanges having at least one orifice formed there through.7. The chain trap of wherein said body has flanges extending normally from a bottom edge said first side and said second side claim 3 , said ...

FREE WEIGHT STABILIZER BAR

A free weight bar stabilizer, to be used with a standard sized bar and attached barbell plates. The stabilizer includes a beam pivotally attached to a frame at a pivot point so that it is angularly movable in an arc between a raised position and a lower position, and a bar carriage attached to the beam so that it is linearly movable radially out from the pivot point between a retracted position and an extended position. The bar carriage includes spaced distal arms with attachment points for attaching the bar to support its opposing ends. The bar is thus freely movable within an envelope defined by the ranges of the simultaneous angular movement of the beam and the linear movement of the attachment points on the carriage. The free weight bar stabilizer may also include a counterweight carriage that simultaneously moves on the beam in the opposite direction of the bar carriage to counterbalance the weight of the bar carriage, so it does not add to the quantity of the weight being lifted and reduces push and pull of the bar carriage. Further, the bar stabilizer may include an assisting weight mechanism to assist when working heavy negatives, by providing a counterweight to reduce the actual weight being lifted at a predetermined point as the beam moves towards the lower position. An alternate embodiment of the bar stabilizer includes pivoted main beams that are formed by spaced parallel rails that receive the bar and counterweight carriages in the spacing between the rails. This provides a clean, uncluttered design that maximizes the open area available to the lifter in the vicinity of the bar. 1. A free weight bar stabilizer , comprising;a bar with barbell plates attached at opposing ends of the bar;a frame;a beam pivotally attached to the frame at a pivot point, and being disposed to pivot about a horizontal axis, the beam being pivotally movable between a raised position and a lowered position, the beam being formed by spaced parallel rails having an opening ...

Motor powered lifting rack system

A motorized lifting rack that selectively lifts and lowers a barbell through linear actuators is provided. The powered lifting rack can engage a barbell at floor level. The linear actuators can also selectively raise and lower safety bars design to “spot” the barbell for a single user. The powered lifting rack is embodied in a system that includes a platform that the safety bars can nest in. The platform provides a plurality of actuating benches for a user of the barbell to utilize.

FREE WEIGHT HARNESS SYSTEM

A support assembly and exercise system provides safe and unconstrained movement of free weights within a movement zone encompassing normal travel of the free weights during exercise. The system allows safe user engagement and disengagement with the free weights while continually tethered against uncontrolled and possibly harmful movement. The support assembly is defined by a generally free-standing frame with rigid uprights for supporting takeoff and landing zones for the free weights, as well as tether attachments for movably supporting the free weights through the movement zone. A support member has a pivotal attachment to the upright frame for suspending the free weights against an uncontrolled release or fall. Launch and landing platforms attach to the upright frame for ideal positioning of the free weights prior to and following a usage session (workout). 1. A usage and support apparatus for recreational movement of a free weight , comprising:an upright frame defining an exercise region;a support member attached to the upright frame and extending horizontally over the exercise region; anda pivotal attachment between the support member and the upright frame, the pivotal attachment disposing the support member above the exercise region for selective engagement with a tethered attachment to a free weight,the pivotal attachment having a torque limiting engagement with the upright frame for supporting the free weight counter to a gravitational force.2. The apparatus of wherein the tethered attachment defines a movement zone based on a length of the tethered attachment claim 1 , the tethered attachment extending from the support member.3. The apparatus of wherein the tethered attachment further comprises a linkage between a tether and the pivoting support member for user engagement and disengagement with the free weight.4. The apparatus of wherein the linkage includes a tethered loop around the pivoting support member and a protrusion at a distal end of the support ...

EXERCISE DEVICE WITH CUSHIONING DEVICE

An exercise device includes a weight member, and a cushioning element attached to the weight member, and the cushioning element includes an outer diameter greater than that of the weight member for allowing the cushioning element to be protruded out of the weight member and for preventing the weight member from hitting onto a supporting surface. The cushioning element includes a wall member having an outer diameter greater than that of the weight member, and the cushioning element includes a peripheral flange formed on an outer peripheral portion of the wall member for forming a chamber in the cushioning element and for receiving the weight member. 1. An exercise device comprising:a weight member, anda cushioning element attached to said weight member, and said cushioning element including an outer diameter greater than that of said weight member for allowing said cushioning element to be protruded out of said weight member and for preventing said weight member from hitting onto a supporting surface.2. The exercise device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said cushioning element includes a wall member having an outer diameter greater than that of said weight member for preventing said weight member from hitting onto said supporting surface.3. The exercise device as claimed in claim 2 , wherein said cushioning element includes a peripheral flange provided on an outer peripheral portion of said wall member for forming a chamber in said cushioning element and for receiving said weight member.4. The exercise device as claimed in claim 2 , wherein said cushioning element includes a fastening member extended from said wall member for engaging with said weight member and for attaching said cushioning element to said weight member.5. The exercise device as claimed in further comprising a second weight member claim 1 , a handle mechanism engaged between said weight member and said second weight member for coupling and securing said weight member and said second weight member ...

Adjustable Fitness Bench

An adjustable fitness bench includes a base frame, a shuttle slidable along at least a portion of the base frame, a support bar pivotally connected to the base frame, a seat back pivotally connected to the shuttle and the support bar, a seat bottom pivotally connected to the shuttle, and a link. The link includes a first end connected to the seat back, and a second end configured to rest against an undersurface of the seat bottom when the adjustable fitness bench is in a horizontal position.

Stability Apparatus

An angular pad with frustoconical shape or angular platform to stabilize and support the user while allowing substantial mobility where it's desired. Distributing weight towards or away from the centerline of a user, thus providing comfort. The increased surface area and optimized bodily force vectors allow for safer performance of exercise, manual labor, or other physical activities. The angled surfaces allow the user substantial means of balance, coordination, focus, and resistance to fatigue. Angular portions of the above mentioned stability apparatus may include a predetermined or an adjustable angle, and may also include a means for attaching said stability apparatus to a barbell or other devise. 1. A angular pad for providing comfort during exercising with a bar , comprising:a circular disc, configured to receive end of the bar; anda plurality of structures, connected to the circular disc,wherein connecting the circular disc with the rest of the structure form a frustoconical shape with a wider base of the pads facing each other when attached to ends of the bar, whereby the said pad configuration supports substantial means for said users comfort, stability and mobility, security, and overall performance potential.2. An angular bench for displacing load on the user , comprising:a bench configuration to encompass a portion of the users body; andan inward facing set of angular portions including a predetermined or adjustable angle, wherein said angular bench configuration supports said users body through said inward facing set of angular portions, whereby the said bench configuration supports substantial means for said users comfort, stability and mobility, security, and overall performance potential.3. An angular platform for focusing load to or from the user centerline , comprising:a platform configuration to encompass a portion of the users body; andan inward or opposing set of angular portions including a predetermined or adjustable angle, wherein said ...

Stand for a hexagonal bar or a trap bar for weights

The present invention relates to a stand for a hexagonal bar or a trap bar for weights or the combination of a stand and a hexagonal bar or a trap bar. The stand of the present invention has an opening for user to enter and is enclosed on all other sides. The stand is preferably approximately 9 inches high above the ground on which it rests so that a hexagonal bar or trap bar having weight plates will be off the floor of the ground when resting on the surface areas of the stand thereby facilitating the removal and replacement of the weight plate without the need to lift the bar upward from the ground. The stand permits a user to work in the area of the stand if preferred. The stand has preferably a rubber coating of the top surfaces of the stand to protect the stand from the bar. The stand can preferably having a polysided encasement except for the opening for a user to enter somewhat resembling a U shaped type configuration with corners being rounded so as to protect the user and the corners also being rubber coated to protect the user. The stand preferably has an approximately a 1 inch thick bottom floor board or surface on the ground of the area into which the user steps into the stand so that a user gets the benefit of exercising full of range of motion of as if he was squatting down to the ground when standing its the area encased by the stand.

Load-Adjusting Device and Locking Device

A load-adjusting device for adjusting a load movably mounted to a frame of an exercise apparatus is provided. The device comprises a counterbalance; and a controller, wherein the counterbalance is configured to connect with the load in response to operation of the controller. Operation of the controller may configure the load-adjusting device between an unassisted configuration wherein the counterbalance is not in operative connection with the load, and an assisted configuration wherein the counterbalance is operatively connected with the load. A locking device for selectively constraining a movable component of an exercise apparatus is also provided. The locking device is suitable for use with the load-adjusting device.

PORTABLE SELF-CONTAINED MODULAR POWER RACK

A power rack adjustable telescopically in height, width and depth to work in conjunction with any barbell lift and any weightlifting equipment a first upright subassembly, a second upright subassembly, a third upright subassembly and a fourth upright subassembly. A first lateral subassembly is releasably connected to the first and second upright subassemblies. A second lateral subassembly is releasably connected to the first and fourth upright subassemblies. A third lateral subassembly is releasably connected to the second and third upright subassemblies. A weight safety catch is releasably mounted on each of the first and second upright subassemblies. The first and second upright subassemblies define an adjustable height of the power rack, the first lateral subassembly defines an adjustable width of the power rack, and the second and third lateral subassemblies define an adjustable depth of the power rack. 1. A power rack adjustable telescopically in height , width and depth to work in conjunction with any barbell lift and any weightlifting equipment , the power rack comprising:a first upright subassembly;a second upright subassembly;a third upright subassembly;a fourth upright subassembly;a first lateral subassembly, the first lateral subassembly releasably connecting the first and second upright subassemblies;a second lateral subassembly, the second lateral subassembly releasably connecting the first and fourth upright subassemblies;a third lateral subassembly, the third lateral subassembly releasably connecting the second and third upright subassemblies; anda weight safety catch releasably mounted on each of the first and second upright subassemblies;wherein the first and second upright subassemblies define an adjustable height of the power rack, the first lateral subassembly defines an adjustable width of the power rack, and the second and third lateral subassemblies define an adjustable depth of the power rack.2. The power rack of claim 1 , each of the first ...

BARBELL STRAP

A barbell belt to secure a barbell to an exercise apparatus in order to retain the barbell in a stationary position is disclosed. The barbell belt includes a strap having a first side and a second side. A loop is formed by overlying the first side of the first end over the second side of the first end. A fastener to secures the strap in the loop. A running end of the strap extends longitudinally from the fastener. A buckle is attached to the strap proximal the fastener. The barbell belt allows an athlete to secure a barbell to an exercise apparatus so that the athlete can perform stationary bar exercises on the barbell and the barbell will be quickly and securely retained on the exercise apparatus. 1. A barbell belt to secure a barbell to an exercise apparatus to retain the barbell in a stationary position , comprising:a strap having a first side and a second side, a first end, a second end,a loop formed by overlying the first side of the first end over the second side of the first end;a fastener to secure the strap in the loop;a running end of the strap extending longitudinally from the fastener; anda buckle attached to the strap proximal the fastener.2. The barbell belt of claim 1 , wherein the loop is dimensioned to fit around a collar of the barbell.3. The barbell belt of claim 2 , wherein the loop has a circumference is at least 24 centimeters.4. The barbell belt of claim 1 , wherein the strap further comprises:a first strap forming the loop; anda second strap forming the running end of the strap.5. The barbell belt of claim 4 , wherein the first strap and the second strap are joined by the fastener.6. The barbell belt of claim 5 , wherein the fastener is a stitching.7. A method of securing a barbell to an exercise apparatus to retain the barbell in a stationary position on the exercise apparatus claim 5 , comprising:suspending the barbell on a support hook carried on an upright member of the exercise apparatus, the barbell having a collar at opposed ends of ...

Bench halo

A portable bench press safety device for preventing injury to ones head, face or neck which can be easily attached and removed without the need for tools from weight lifting benches of various sizes and dimensions.

Lifting Assistance Device For Exercise Bars

An apparatus for mounting to an exercise rack for vertically moving an exercise bar from a first location to a second location, which includes a lift bar, a lift cable connected to the lift bar, a cable retractor and retractor controls. The lift bar includes an elongate spacer having left and right end sections and a lift hook mounted proximate each of the end sections. The lift hooks releaseably engage the exercise bar. The lift bar then supports the exercise bar while it is moved from the first location to the second location and is then disconnected from the exercise bar. The cable retractor is connected to the cable and moves the cable to cause the lift bar to be moved between the first and second locations. The retractor controls are electrically connected to the cable retractor and are used by a user for controlling the operation of the retractor. 1. A lifting assistance apparatus configured for mounting to an exercise rack for use in vertically moving an exercise bar from a first selected location to a second selected location , the apparatus comprising: an elongate spacer having left and right end sections; and', 'a lift hook mounted proximate each of the end sections configured for releasable engagement with the exercise bar;, 'a lift bar for supporting the exercise bar while it is moved from the first location to the second location and then being disconnected from the exercise bar, the lift bar havinga lift cable mounted to the lift bar;a cable retractor connected to the cable and configured to move the cable to cause the lift bar to be moved between the first and second locations; andretractor controls electrically connected to the cable retractor for controlling the operation of the retractor.2. The apparatus of further comprising a base member that includes left and right end sections and that may be removably mounted to a portion of the exercise rack claim 1 , wherein the cable retractor is fixedly mounted to the base member.3. The apparatus of ...

Weight Bar Locking Mechanism

Improvements in a weight bar locking mechanism that secures a zig-sag or bent curling bar or straight bar. Curl bars have only limited areas where the bar can be rested where the bar is perpendicular to the weights. The central area is typically fairly narrow in dimension and placing the curl bar on this central area can be difficult and is the bar is not placed into the central area the curl be can be unbalanced. The locking mechanism captures both the top and bottom of the curl bar to lock the bar and prevents the curl bar from falling if the curl bar is not properly placed onto the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism forces the retained sides of the curl bar like an over-center torsion bar type arrangement to forces both sides of the curl bar to be essentially parallel orientation. 1. A weight bar locking mechanism comprising:a pair of parallel placed surfaces;said parallel placed side rigidly joined together;said parallel placed surfaces each having a slot sized to accept a rod member;between said parallel placed side is a first flapper having at least two arms connected through a first common pivot;between said parallel placed side is a second flapper having at least one arm connected through a second pivot, andsaid first flapper having at least one of said two arms having a step where said at least one arm of said second flapper engages into said step to prevent said first flapper from rotating on said first common pivot.2. The weight bar locking mechanism according to further including at least one spring engaged on said first flapper to favor rotation of said first flapper in a first direction of rotation on said first common pivot.3. The weight bar locking mechanism according to wherein said first flapper is weighted to promote a preferred orientation.4. The weight bar locking mechanism according to wherein said rod member is a curling bar claim 1 , straight bar or barbell.5. The weight bar locking mechanism according to wherein said second flapper ...

FREE WEIGHT BAR STABILIZER

A free weight bar stabilizer, to be used with a standard size bar and attached barbell plates. The stabilizer includes a beam pivotally attached to a frame at a pivot point so that it is angularly movable in an arc between a raised position and a lowered position, and a carriage attached to the beam so that it is linearly movable radially out from the pivot point between a retracted position and an extended position. The carriage includes spaced distal arms with attachment points for attaching the bar to support its opposing ends. The bar is thus freely movable within an envelope defined by the ranges of the simultaneous angular movement of the beam and the linear movement of the attachment points on the carriage. The free weight bar stabilizer may also include a carriage counterweight that simultaneously moves on the beam in the opposite direction of the carriage to counterbalance the weight of the carriage, so it does not add to the quantity of the weight being lifted and reduce push and pull of the carraige. Further, the bar stabilizer may include an assisting weight mechanism to assist when working heavy negitives, by providing a counterweight to reduce the actual weight being lifted at a predetermined point as the beam moves toward the lowered position. 1. A free weight bar stabilizer for use with a standard bar with barbell plates attached at opposing ends of the bar , the stabilizer comprising:a frame;a beam pivotally attached to the frame at a pivot point, and being disposed to pivot about a horizontal axis, the beam being pivotally movable between a raised position and a lowered position;a carriage movably attached to the beam and being movable between a retracted position and an extended position, the carriage including horizontally spaced arms with points of attachment at their distal ends disposed to selectively receive the bar;wherein the bar is movable within an envelope defined by the points of attachment wherever the beam moves between its raised and ...

Full-core fitness machine and method

A fitness machine, including: a frame structure; a spanning bar rotatably coupled to the frame structure, wherein the spanning bar selectively rotates about a central axis; a gripping bar coupled to the spanning bar; and a retention mechanism coupled to the spanning bar; wherein, when a user grasps the gripping bar with his or her hands and puts his or her feet in the retention mechanism and the spanning bar is selectively rotated about the central axis, the user is also rotated about the central axis. Optionally, the spanning bar selectively rotates about the central axis by operation of an electric motor coupled to the spanning bar. Optionally, the spanning bar also selectively rotates about a secondary access that is offset from the central axis. Optionally, the gripping bar is translatable/rotatable with respect to the spanning bar. The spanning bar is disposed at an angle with respect to the frame structure such that a center of gravity of the user substantially coincides with the central axis.

Barbell

A barbell comprising a bar member, a first side weight assembly and a second side weight assembly. The bar member has a first side sleeve region and a second side sleeve region opposite the first side sleeve region. The first side weight assembly including a weight surface and extending over the first side sleeve region and coupled rotatively to the bar member through an inner and outer slidable engagement surface. The second side weight assembly including a weight surface and extending over the second side sleeve region and coupled rotatively to the bar member through an inner and outer slidable engagement surface. The bar member includes a first and second surface enhanced region, the first surface enhanced region spanning a portion of the central region and the first side sleeve region, with the second surface enhanced region spanning a portion of the central region and the second side sleeve region. 1. A barbell comprising:a bar member having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, and defining a central region, with a first side sleeve region to one side of the central region and a second side sleeve region on a side opposite the first side sleeve region, and an outer surface; a first sleeve member having an inner end and an outer end, and having a weight surface and an inner bore, with the first sleeve region of the bar member extending into the inner bore of the first sleeve member;', 'an inner slidable engagement structure positioned within the inner bore between the first sleeve member and the bar member proximate the inner end, to, in turn, facilitate rotation of the first sleeve member about the bar member;', 'an outer slidable engagement structure positioned within the inner bore between the first sleeve member and the bar member proximate the outer end, to, in turn, facilitate rotation of the first sleeve member about the bar member;, 'a first side weight assembly including a second sleeve member having an inner end and an outer end, and ...

STRENGTH TRAINING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING SAME

An exercise system having a pair of stationary support members, each having a lower portion and an upper portion, the upper portion being at an acute angle relative to the lower portion. Some embodiments have a pair of rotatable support members configured to rotate between a first position wherein the first rotatable support member is generally adjacent to the upper portion of the stationary support members and a second position wherein the first rotatable support member is generally adjacent to the lower portion of the stationary support members. Some embodiments have a first and a second carriage member translatable along at least a portion of the rotatable support members and a barbell coupled with the first and second carriage members. 1. An exercise system comprising: a base portion;', 'a first shaft member coupled with the base portion;', 'a second shaft member coupled with the base portion;', 'a first rotatable support member configured to rotate about the first shaft member between at least a locked position and a free position; and', 'a second rotatable support member configured to rotate about a second shaft member between at least a locked position and a free position;, 'a frame comprisinga barbell configured to support one or more weights, the barbell being movable along at least a portion of a length of the first and second rotatable support members when the first and second rotatable support members are each in the free position;a locking element configured to prevent the barbell from moving relative to the first and second rotatable support members when the first and second rotatable support members are in the locked position; 'when the first and second rotatable support members are in the locked position, the exercise system is configured such that rotating the first and second rotatable support members away from the locked position to the free position disengages the locking element so that the barbell is movable along at least a portion of the ...

Exercise lifting bar with translating hand grips

The problems of efficiency and safety when exercising is solved in at least one aspect while maintaining low-complexity and portability by use of the presented translating exercise lifting bar. Further provided here is an exercise lifting bar having hand grips with integral loading surfaces, the loading surfaces having plates applied. Also provided is an exercise lifting bar with a spring to and resist the translation, a translation limiter to limit the motion between the members, and an attachment feature configured to connect a cable. 1. An exercise lifting bar comprising:two members each comprising a hand grip and an integral loading surface coupled to the hand grip, wherein the two members are collinear and translate relative to one another;a translation limiter, wherein the translation limiter is contained inside at least one of the two members and is adapted to limit translation via mechanical contact with at least one of the two members;at least one weight applied to each integral loading surface; andwherein a distance between a free end of each of the integral loading surfaces, as measured along a longitudinal centerline of the exercise lifting bar, is configured to vary during use.2. The exercise lifting bar of claim 1 , wherein the weight ranges from 5 pounds to 45 pounds.3. The exercise lifting bar of claim 2 , further comprising a spring claim 2 , wherein the spring provides resistance to the translation of at least one of the two members.4. The exercise lifting bar of claim 3 , further comprising a damper claim 3 , wherein the damper is contained inside at least one of the two members and is adapted to absorb energy from the translation limiter contacting at least one of the two members.5. The exercise lifting bar of claim 1 , wherein the exercise lifting bar weighs from about 75 pounds to about 10 pounds.6. The exercise lifting bar of claim 1 , wherein the hand grip has a circumference from about 3.9 inches to about 5.2 inches.7. The exercise lifting ...

High-Low Pulley Rack System for Weight Machine

A pulley rack for an exercise machine includes a support frame, an upright extending generally vertically within the support frame, a counterweight having one or more counterweight pulleys, the counterweight moveable in a vertical direction relative to the support frame, one or more guide pulleys mounted to the support frame, a cable end assembly mounted to the upright, and a pull cable having a fixed attachment end connected to the cable end assembly and a pullable end freely passing through the cable end assembly. The pull cable is routed through the cable end assembly, the counterweight pulleys, and guide pulleys such that a force exerted on the pullable end raises the counterweight. A section of the pull cable extends from the pullable end through the cable end assembly and downwardly to one of the guide pulleys mounted below the cable end assembly. 1. A pulley rack for an exercise machine , the pulley rack comprising:a support frame;an upright extending generally vertically within the support frame;a counterweight having one or more counterweight pulleys, the counterweight moveable in a vertical direction relative to the support frame;one or more guide pulleys mounted to the support frame;a cable end assembly mounted to the upright; anda pull cable having a fixed attachment end assembly and a pullable end freely passing through the cable end assembly;wherein the pull cable is routed through the cable end assembly, the counterweight pulleys, and guide pulleys such that a force exerted on the pullable end raises the counterweight, andwherein a section of the pull cable extends from the pullable end through the cable end assembly and downwardly to one of the guide pulleys mounted below the cable end assembly.2. The pulley rack of claim 1 , wherein the cable end assembly is vertically slideable along the upright.3. The pulley rack of claim 1 , wherein the cable end assembly is lockable in a plurality of positions along the upright.4. The pulley rack of claim 1 , ...

Portable, extensible, exercise weight support device with safety features

An exercise weight support device includes a retractable belt with an upper end for attachment to a ceiling or other overhanging support structure to enable suspension therefrom of the exercise weight support device, a cradle and/or one or more hooks to enable the weight support device to be used to suspend a free weight from the ceiling or other overhanging support structure, a retracting reel mechanism attached to the lower end of the belt to selectively retract or pay out the belt to selectively enable vertical movement of the free weight to a desired height, and a trigger handle co-located with the retracting reel mechanism and operable to selectively disallow lowering of the free weight when the trigger handle is not continuously operated by a lifter performing a lifting exercise.

Assembly for Weightlifting Racks

A bracket assembly includes a back plate with outer and inner sides and a pin opening extending therethrough. A clasp member has an extending portion and an encasing portion extending from the extending portion. The extending and encasing portions and the inner side of the body define a channel configured to receive a rack beam. A pin seated in the pin opening has a shank, and a head at the outer side of the back plate. The shank extends through the opening into the channel. The shank is configured to engage the rack beam within the channel. The head is welded to the outer side of the back plate. An extension member defines a support surface and includes pair of substantially J-shaped plates and a cover nested with the plates such that it forms the entire support surface and is substantially flush with sides of the substantially J-shaped plates.

Apparatus and Method for a Quick-Release of Weights

The present embodiment disclose apparatus and methods for allowing users to quick-release of weights from a cylindrical bar with the release of a push-button, said coupled locking pin releases open the latch to be removed from the bar, thereby allowing release of at least one weight from at least one end of the opposable ends of the bar. Other embodiments include an attachable quick-release of weights apparatus for a cylindrical bar with opposable ends. In yet other embodiments, an object of the claimed invention to provide for an integrated quick-release of weights apparatus for a cylindrical bar with opposable ends. 1. An apparatus for a quick-release of weights , said apparatus comprising: 'said latch at each of the opposable ends with one side in contact with the face of at least one weight and the first side of said latch with a Mechanism of Release (MOR) and or button coupled to a Quick Release Mechanism (QRM) and or locking pin, whereby when the MOR is activated, said coupled locking pin releases open the latch, thereby allowing release of the at least one weight from at least one end of the opposable ends of the bar.', 'a cylindrical bar with opposable ends; At least one latch disposed on each of the opposable ends of aid bar, wherein said latch is cylindrical and configured to open at one end and close shut over the cylindrical bar at each of the opposable ends of the bar; and'}2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the QRM and or latch is to securely close shut over the bar claim 1 , allowing for a user to then slide in the weights with the face of at least one weight facing the first side of the closed QRM and or latch with at least one QRM of lock claim 1 , latch claim 1 , clip claim 1 , hook and or any embodiments of quick release mechanism.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the cylindrical bar is configured to the QRM and or latch to securely close shut over the bar claim 2 , allowing for a user to then slide in the weights with the face of at least ...

Strength training system and method of using same

Embodiments disclosed herein relate to an exercise system having a pair of stationary support members, each having a lower portion and an upper portion, the upper portion being at an acute angle relative to the lower portion. The system also has a pair of rotatable support members configured to rotate between a first position wherein the first rotatable support member is generally adjacent to the upper portion of the stationary support members and a second position wherein the first rotatable support member is generally adjacent to the lower portion of the stationary support members. The system has a first and a second carriage member translatable along at least a portion of the rotatable support members and a barbell coupled with the first and second carriage members.

CABLE AND POWER RACK EXERCISE MACHINE

Cable and power rack exercise machine. An exercise machine may include a frame, a resistance mechanism supported by the frame, a first pull cable and a second pull cable supported by the frame and linked to the resistance mechanism, and a power rack attached to the frame. The power rack may include a first upright post configured to have a first barbell holder adjustably attached thereto and a second upright post configured to have a second barbell holder adjustably attached thereto. The first barbell holder may be adjusted in various positions between a first highest position and a first lowest position on the first upright post. The second barbell holder may also be adjusted in various positions between a second highest position and a second lowest position on the second upright post. 1. An exercise machine comprising:a frame;a resistance mechanism supported by the frame;a first pull cable and a second pull cable supported by the frame and linked to the resistance mechanism; and a first upright post configured to have a first barbell holder adjustably attached thereto such that the first barbell holder may be adjusted in various positions between a first highest position and a first lowest position on the first upright post; and', 'a second upright post configured to have a second barbell holder adjustably attached thereto such that the second barbell holder may be adjusted in various positions between a second highest position and a second lowest position on the second upright post., 'a power rack attached to the frame, the power rack including2. The exercise machine of claim 1 , further comprising:a first tensioner spring configured to reduce slack in the first pull cable; anda second tensioner spring configured to reduce slack in the second pull cable.3. The exercise machine of claim 2 , further comprising:a first pulley configured to selectively receive the first pull cable to enable the first pull cable to be selectively attached to a barbell to enable the ...

Connector for weight lifting apparatus

A connector for a weight lifting apparatus, adapted to be slidably attached to a sliding rail and comprising means for releasably securing a barbell, wherein the connector further comprises a support arm for supporting the barbell when the barbell is not locked in the securing means. A weight lifting apparatus comprising such a connector is also disclosed.

Systems for Supporting Dumbbell and Barbell

The present disclosure generally pertains to barbell and dumbbell support systems that allow for a user to perform exercises without requiring movement of the body of the user from the proximity of weight support assemblies when weights are in use. Weight support systems include extendable arm assemblies for the holding and positioning of barbells or dumbbells in a location conducive to performing exercises. Extendable arm assemblies automatically retract when a user removes the barbell or dumbbells from the assemblies, allowing the user to perform the intended exercise without moving away from the system. The retracted position of the extendable arm assemblies allows the user to replace the weights without the assistance of others at the conclusion of the exercise. 1. An apparatus for supporting a weight used during exercises comprising:a base configured for being movably coupled to and extending horizontally from a vertically extending support frame,an arm assembly including a first arm having an upper end and a lower end, the lower end being pivotally coupled to and extending vertically from the base, anda cradle coupled to the upper end of the first arm, the cradle being configured for supporting the weight,wherein the arm assembly is configured for selectively pivoting the cradle between a first position when the weight is supported by the cradle and a second position when the weight is removed from the cradle.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first position includes the cradle being at a first distance from the support frame and the second position includes the cradle being at a second distance from the support frame claim 1 , the first distance being longer than the second distance.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the arm assembly includes a second arm pivotally coupled to and between the base and the cradle.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , further including a strut assembly coupled to and between the first arm and the second arm claim 3 , the strut ...

ELECTRIC EXERCISE ASSISTANCE DEVICE

The present invention relates to an exercise assistance device for assisting muscle exercise by means of a motor driven by means of electronic control. An electric exercise assistance device, according to the present invention, comprises: sensors comprising a first sensor and a second sensor; a motor driven by means of a control signal and generating an external force; a Micom for correcting the frictional driving force inside an exercise assistance device and deriving a calculation value of exercise assistance point, exercise assistance intensity and exercise assistance location on the basis of an encoder signal, the exercise speed and the number of exercise sets detected by means of the first sensor, exercise intensity, and user information; a mount detachably attached to a vertical frame of a rack used for muscle exercise; a base rail for guiding the movement of a safety bar; a power transmission unit for transmitting the power of the motor to the safety bar; the safety bar for enabling application of an external force, which is required for exercise assistance and exercise, and enabling detachment and attachment of a barbell rod for muscle exercise; and a rest for resting a weight material, used for muscle exercise, at an exercise starting location. 1. An electric exercise spotting device for assisting muscular strength exercises , provided with a safety bar driven by a motor for exercise spotting , the electric exercise spotting device comprising:sensors comprising a first sensor for detecting the number of times of exercise and an exercise speed, and a second sensor for detecting that the safety bar approaches an object;a motor, driven by a control signal, for generating an external force and transmitting an encoder signal;a microcomputer for deriving calculation values of an exercise spotting point, an exercise spotting intensity, and an exercise spotting position on the basis of user information and an exercise intensity, the number of times of exercise and ...

EXERCISE SYSTEMS

An adjustable weight lifting bench includes a frame, a seat pad, and a back pad. The back pad is pivotably coupled to the frame about a first pivot axis and angularly adjustable between a plurality of user-selectable incline and decline positions. A hydraulic mechanism supports the back pad in the incline and decline positions. A movable operating lever operably coupled to the hydraulic mechanism operates to change the mechanism between an activated condition in which the back pad is movable and a deactivated condition in which the back pad locks into a selected one of the positions. When the mechanism is in activated condition, applying pressure against the back pad the lowers the back pad and removing the pressure raises the back pad. In one embodiment, the mechanism automatically raises the back pad when the pressure is removed and the mechanism is in the deactivated condition. 172.-. (canceled)73. An adjustable weight lifting bench comprising:a bench frame configured for resting on a surface, the frame defining a horizontal longitudinal axis parallel to the surface and a vertical axis;a seat pad coupled to the frame;a back pad pivotably coupled to the frame about a first pivot axis defined at an orthogonal intersection between the longitudinal axis and the vertical axis, the back pad angularly adjustable relative to the frame between a plurality of user-selectable incline and decline positions;a hydraulic cylinder mechanism operably coupled between the frame and back pad that supports the back pad in the incline and decline positions, the hydraulic cylinder mechanism changeable between an activated condition in which the back pad is movable between the incline and decline positions, and a deactivated condition in which the back pad is locked into a selected one of the incline and decline positions; andan operating lever operably coupled to the hydraulic cylinder mechanism, the operating lever movable to change position of the hydraulic cylinder mechanism between ...

Bench for performing hip extensions with a bar

The invention relates to a bench, which is designed for performing hip extensions in such a way as to prevent damage to the back of the user, and can be adapted to different sizes. To this end, the bench consists of an H-shaped frame having a middle beam ( 7 ) that is slightly shorter than the distance established between the disks ( 6 ) of the bar ( 5 ) to be lifted, and on which a back rest or seat ( 14 ) is provided, comprising height-regulating means, characterised in that the height of the side beams is such that the bar ( 5 ) can be rolled over the surface of the beams above the stretched-out body of the user, while the large disks are flush with the ground so as not to limit the range of movement.

Multifunctional Exercise Machines

A multifunctional exercise machine includes carriages associated with resistance. Cable arm assemblies are mounted on the machine for use in performing desired exercises using the carriages and/or resistance. At least one of the cable arm assemblies is rotatable in a generally horizontal plane and includes arm segments, where one arm segment is rotatable relative to the other arm segment in a generally vertical plane. The machine also includes a vertically adjustable monolift assembly having arms for supporting a barbell in the machine, where the arms are adjustable between multiple different rotatable positions as well as in a direction generally parallel to longitudinal axes of the arms. A bench is provided that can be docked in the machine, and that includes a telescoping support for providing added stability to the bench when desired. A spotting assembly is also provided for use in catching barbells at desired locations in the machine.

ANGLE-ADJUSTABLE AND SWINGABLE SMITH MACHINE

An angle-adjustable and swingable Smith machine includes: a frame part for forming an exercise space; a swing part which is disposed in the exercise space and is connected to the frame part; a guide part which is integrally coupled to the swing part and performs a swing operation together with the swing part; a rail part, which is installed on the upper end of the frame part, for guiding the movement of the swing part, and setting or fixing the angle of the swing part; an angle adjustment part for adjusting the angle of the swing part by interworking with the rail part; and a barbell part which is coupled to the guide part so as to ascend and descend. 1. An angle-adjustable and swingable Smith machine comprising:a frame portion which forms an exercise space;a swing portion disposed in the exercise space and connected to the frame portion;a guide portion integrally coupled to the swing portion to swing therewith;a rail portion installed at a top end of the frame portion and configured to guide a movement of the swing portion and to set or to fix an angle of the swing portion;an angle adjusting portion for adjusting the angle of the swing portion in connection with the rail portion; anda barbell portion coupled to the guide portion to move upward or downward.2. The angle-adjustable and swingable Smith machine of claim 1 , wherein the swing portion comprises a pair of vertical bars arranged at an interval in the exercise space in the frame portion claim 1 , a horizontal bar configured to connect the pair of vertical bars from above claim 1 , and a holding member installed on one side of each of the vertical bars and including a plurality of concave portions formed thereon claim 1 ,wherein a top end of the swing portion is pivotably installed to be spaced apart from the frame portion, and a bottom end thereof is pivotably coupled to a fixing bearing portion installed on one side of the frame portion,the Smith machine further comprising a swing portion compensating ...

TRACK-MOUNTED LEVER RELEASE EXERCISE RACK ACCESSORY MOUNT

An exercise apparatus includes two or more vertical rack members. Tracks on the rack members include an elongate carrier guide extending substantially along the length of the track and a notched retention bar. An accessory carrier, having an accessory removably mounted thereon, slides vertically along the carrier guide. A carrier lock is mounted to the accessory carrier at a pivot point and has a handle located on one side of the pivot point and a locking tip on the opposite side of the pivot point for selectively engaging a notch of the retention bar for securing the accessory carrier at a selected position. The carrier lock rotates between locked and unlocked positions. When locked, the locking tip is located within a notch and prevents the accessory carrier from sliding along the carrier guide. In the unlocked position, the accessory carrier can freely slide along the carrier guide. 1. A quick disconnect exercise rack accessory apparatus comprising:an accessory for an exercise rack having a use portion and a mounting plate fixedly mounted to an end of the use portion;an accessory carrier having a first side configured to mount to an exercise rack and a second side configured to connect to the accessory;a slot formed in the second side of the accessory carrier having an open end, an inner section and an outer section in communication with the inner section;wherein the accessory is removably mounted to the accessory carrier by sliding the mounting plate into the slot via the open end such that the mounting plate is located within the inner section of the slot and the accessory extends through the outer section of the slot.2. The apparatus of wherein the mounting plate further comprises a lip portion that extends outwards beyond an exterior surface of the use portion and the slot of the accessory carrier further comprises a lip portion disposed along an inner surface of the outer section that is configured to engage the lip portion of the mounting plate to prevent ...

Bench Press Assembly

A safety apparatus for a bench press. 1. An apparatus comprising:(a) a vertical support selectively positionable adjacent a bench press, and a horizontal support;(b) an elongate faceguard member having an upper horizontal segment attached to the vertical support and a dower vertical segment attached to the horizontal support; and(c) a chestguard member slidably engaged with the faceguard member.2. The apparatus of including a strut attached to the chestguard member for vertical adjustment of the chestguard member.3. The apparatus of where the strut includes a plurality of vertically arranged apertures for alignment with a corresponding hole in a sleeve into which said strut may be selectively inserted.4. The apparatus of including an elongate brace member having opposed said sleeves at each respective end of the brace member claim 3 , each sleeve sized to enclose a respective strut of opposed instances of said apparatus.5. The apparatus of where the brace member is shaped to extend beneath the bench of a bench press to which the apparatus is positioned adjacent.6. The apparatus of where the base member is hollow.7. The apparatus of where the base member includes a plurality of horizontally arranged apertures for alignment with a corresponding hole in a base support of a bench press claim 6 , and about which the hollow base member may slide.8. The apparatus of where the chest guard includes a stop member at its distal end.9. The apparatus of where the chestguard and the faceguard are arranged to prevent a dropped barbell from falling between the chestguard and the faceguard.10. The apparatus of where the faceguard has a cylindrical profile and the chest guard forms an aperture engaged around the cylindrical profile.11. In combination with a bench press having vertical supports to support a barbell at respective ends and a bench extending laterally away from the supports claim 9 , a safety assembly comprising:(a) a faceguard proximate the vertical support arms, the ...

BARBELL SPOTTING APPARATUS

Provided herein are embodiments of a barbell spotting apparatus having all the benefits of a free-floating, unconstrained barbell in both the horizontal and vertical axes with the safety of a dedicated spotting mechanism, while addressing safety, noise, and space concerns raised by typical barbell apparatus. The embodiments herein permit a loaded barbell to be positioned in line with the axis of motion of the lift to be performed at both the beginning and end of the lift. 1. A barbell spotting apparatus for exercise with unconstrained movement of a barbell , the barbell spotting apparatus comprising:a frame;an elongated trolley support frame;a first trolley resting on the trolley support frame so as to be movable along a longitudinal axis of the trolley support frame, wherein the first trolley includes a first sled supported thereby such that the first sled is movable along the first trolley in a direction generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the trolley support frame, a first cable guide located on the first sled, the first cable guide being movable in multiple axes relative to the frame;a second cable guide movable in multiple axes relative to the frame;a first cable connected to a first end of the barbell, the first cable being suspended from the first cable guide such that the first cable is movable in multiple axes in response to movement of the first end of the barbell;a second cable connected to a second end of the barbell, the second cable being suspended from the second cable guide such that the second cable is movable in multiple axes in response to movement of the second end of the barbell;a first brake associated with the first cable, the first brake being actuatable from a rest state to a braking state, wherein, in the rest state, the first cable is extendible to allow downward movement of the barbell, and, wherein, in the braking state, the first cable is not extendible to restrict downward movement of the barbell;a second brake ...

ELECTROMECHANICAL PHYSICAL RESISTANCE DEVICE

The present invention describes an electromechanical exercise machine that simulates the inertia and weight of a mass in Earth's gravity field and allows a user to move said simulated mass in the primary degrees of freedom of a traditional barbell free-weight system, with or without the use of various accessories. 1. (canceled)2. An exercise machine , comprising: at least one stage; at least one payload carriage; at least one accessory union; at least one sensor; at least one HMI; at least one processor; and at least one controller , and wherein said at least one payload carriage is movably affixed to said at least one stage , said at least one stage itself comprising a way or rail mechanism to constrain the motion of the at least one payload carriage along a desired path or a surface and at least one driver mechanism to control the motion of said payload carriage within said desired path or a surface , wherein said accessory union is securably affixed to the at least one payload carriage , wherein the at least one sensor comprises means for detecting or mathematically inferring any one or more of the position , velocity , acceleration , and force at or near the position of the at least one accessory union , wherein said HMI comprises means to accept input instructions from a user and to transmit said input instructions to said processor , wherein said processor comprises means to receive said input instructions from said HMI , to received data from the at least one sensor , to process said data , and to output instructions based on said processed data , and wherein said controller comprises means to receive said output instructions from the at least one processor and to utilize said instructions to control any one or both of the position of said payload carriage and the force profile of said payload carriage being applied to a user of said exercise machine; andan exercise accessory removably affixed to the at least one accessory union.3. An exercise machine as in ...

Combined outdoor fitness equipment

The present invention relates to a complex outdoor fitness apparatus which comprises: a plurality of main fixed poles fixed on the ground; a low T-bar installed on the plurality of main fixed poles to move up and down while weight is set by a low T-bar barbell so as to develop the middle and outer sides of the back muscles; a bench press unit enabling a user to perform muscle exercise while weight is set by a bench barbell on a bench press bar installed on the main fixed poles and the user lies on a bench installed between the main fixed poles; a shoulder press unit installed on the main fixed poles to move up and down so that the front and side of the deltoid muscle can be developed while weight is set by a shoulder barbell; and a chinning bar installed between the plurality of main fixed poles so that the user can do a pull-up. According to the present invention, a user can perform a variety of complex exercises by using the low T-bar, the bench press unit, the shoulder press unit, and the chinning bar (500), thereby providing an effect of training the muscles of the body evenly. In addition, even if a plurality of users use one exercise apparatus, the plurality of users can perform exercises without interference, thereby providing an effect of training the muscles of the body evenly.

一种卧推健身器

本发明公开了一种卧推健身器，包括躺板、推杆和两个侧支架，推杆包括握杆和螺纹连接于握杆两端的套杆，两个套杆的螺纹螺旋方向相反，套杆的侧壁对称设有两个限位块，两个侧支架对称设置于躺板的两侧，侧支架包括推杆支撑板，推杆支撑板上开设有行程槽，行程槽内滑动设置有滑块，滑块上开设有与套杆相适配的第一通孔以及与限位块相适配的第一限位槽，推杆支撑板远离躺板的一侧设有配重块承载板，配重块承载板上并排设置有多个限位杆组，每组限位杆组上滑动设置有一个配重块，配重块上开设有与套杆相适配的第二通孔以及与限位块相适配的第二限位槽。不用起身就可以快捷的独立完成更换配重，不需要拆卸或者安装配重块，避免配重块的掉落，安全实用。

ARRANGEMENT AND PROCEDURE FOR ADJUSTING LOADING IN TRAINING EQUIPMENT

Arrangement and method for adjusting load in training equipment

System and method for adjusting the load on a training equipment

Un sistema para ajustar la carga en un equipo de entrenamiento (1), comprendiendo el sistema al menos un brazo móvil (10) conectado de manera pivotante a un marco (11) a través de un fulcro (6), al menos una unidad de carga (2), un carril guía alargado (3) que se extiende a ambos lados (61, 62) del fulcro (6) y a lo largo del cual está dispuesta la unidad de carga (2) para moverse, un dispositivo de bloqueo (5) con el que la unidad de carga (2) queda fijada en una posición que es correspondiente a la carga deseada del equipo de entrenamiento (1), y un conector (4) con el que el carril guía (3) está conectado de manera pivotante al marco (11) a través del fulcro (6), estando conectado el carril guía (3) tanto al brazo móvil (10) como al marco (11) a través del fulcro (6), caracterizado por que la unidad de carga (2) se puede mover a lo largo del carril guía (3) hasta una posición de bloqueo (35a-e) en ambos lados (61, 62) del fulcro (6). A system for adjusting the load on a training equipment (1), the system comprising at least one mobile arm (10) pivotally connected to a frame (11) through a fulcrum (6), at least one unit of load (2), an elongated guide rail (3) extending on both sides (61, 62) of the fulcrum (6) and along which the load unit (2) is arranged to move, a locking device ( 5) with which the load unit (2) is fixed in a position that corresponds to the desired load of the training equipment (1), and a connector (4) with which the guide rail (3) is connected in a pivotally to the frame (11) through the fulcrum (6), the guide rail (3) being connected both to the movable arm (10) and to the frame (11) through the fulcrum (6), characterized in that the Load (2) can be moved along the guide rail (3) to a locking position (35a-e) on both sides (61, 62) of the fulcrum (6).

Arrangement and method for adjusting load in training equipment

Arrangement and method for adjusting load in training equipment

Arrangements and systems for regulating load in exercise equipment

The invention concerns an arrangement for adjusting load in training equipment. The arrangement comprises a load unit, an elongated guideway along which the load unit is arranged to move, a locking device with which the load unit is secured into a position corresponding the desired load of the training equipment, and a connector with which the guideway is pivotally connected to the training equipment via a fulcrum. The guideway is connected both to the moving arm and to a frame of the training equipment via the fulcrum. The invention further concerns a method for adjusting load in training equipment.

Workout equipment

The workout equipment comprises a frame (10), a movable arm pivotally connected to the frame, the movable arm having a first end and a second end, at least one movable load unit supported by said movable arm and load transfer means configured to move said load unit along said movable arm. The movable arm includes a first guide and a second guide, the load unit is supported by said first and second guides and the load transfer means comprise a locking device for locking the load unit steplessly on the first and second guides.

Weight training device

The weight training device has a load arm (22), mounted on a frame (10), which may pivot up and down relative to a horizontal position, on which a weight (24) is mounted such as to be adjustable in the longitudinal direction. The device further has a force application element (18), on which pushing or pulling forces of a training person (14) may be exerted and transmission members (16, 20), which transmit said forces as a torque to the load arm (22). The novelty of the invention lies in the fact that the load arm (22) is directly or indirectly supported in the horizontal position or inclined at an angle of up to about 20° by means of a stop member (28). In the supported position the weight (24) may be easily displaced by means of an automatically locking electric motor or a manual drive with a gear.

Arrangement and method for adjusting load in training equipment

The invention concerns an arrangement for adjusting load in training equipment (1). The arrangement comprises a load unit (2), an elongated guideway (3) along which the load unit (2) is arranged to move, a locking device(5) with which the load unit (2) is secured into a position corresponding the desired load of the training equipment (1), and a connector (4) with which the guideway (3) is pivotally connected to the training equipment (1) via a fulcrum (6). The guideway (3) is connected both to the moving arm (10) and to a frame (11) of the training equipment (1) via the fulcrum (6). The invention further concerns a method for adjusting load in training equipment.

Arrangement and method for adjusting the load in the training device

Buffer of a damping mechanism of an exercise machine

An exercise machine includes at least one body-building structure, and at least one damping structure serving to bring about a damping effect. The body-building structure is provided with an actuating pulley serving to actuate one or more weighted pulleys of the damping structure in conjunction with a cable. The actuating pulley adds a buffer to the damping effect, thereby preventing a sharp impact from inflicting an injury on a body part of an exerciser.

Adjustable dumbbell

An adjustable dumbbell comprising: a plurality of weights each having a central hole and a slot extending through the central hole, a weight-lifting shaft, and a holder. The holder cooperates with the weight-lifting shaft to form a self-locking mechanism. The weight-lifting shaft comprises a grip handle, a rotatable spindle extending through the grip handle, several cam plates assembled through both ends of the rotatable spindle, and adjustment knobs assembled on both ends of the weight-lifting shaft. The out diameter of the cam plate is configured to engage the central hole of the weights. The holder comprises grooves and protrusion blocks, wherein the protrusion blocks cooperate with the pins on the weight-lifting shaft to form a self-locking means.

Adjustable dumbbell

Multi-function sports instrument

본 고안은 다기능 운동기구에 관한 것으로, 그 목적은 역기운동시 역기의 이탈을 방지할 수 있을 뿐만 아니라 다리 들기 운동으로 다리 및 복근운동이 가능하도록 하기 위해서 프레임의 전방에 역기바 지지부를 형성하고, 후방에 발목지지부를 형성시킨 다기능 운동기구를 제공함에 있다. 이는 등받이(11)의 하측 전,후방에 지지다리(12)가 형성되고, 상기 등받이(11)의 전방 양측으로 역기바 지지부(13)가 형성된 프레임(10)과, 상기 역기바 지지부(13)에 상하로 이동가능하게 설치된 한쌍의 이동축(20)과, 상기 이동축(20)에 수평방향에 결합되어진 역기바(30)와, 상기 프레임(10)의 후방에 설치되어지고, 중앙의 힌지(41)를 중심으로 상부발목걸이부(42)와 하부발목걸이부(43)로 이루어진 발목걸이부(40)와, 상기 발목걸이부(40)와 프레임(10) 사이에 인장력을 제공하는 탄성부재(50)를 설치한 것이다. The present invention relates to a multi-function exercise device, the purpose of which is to prevent the departure of the weights during the weight exercise, as well as to form a back bar support on the front of the frame in order to enable the legs and abs exercises by lifting the leg, It is to provide a multi-functional exercise device formed an ankle support in the rear. The frame 10 and the back base support 13 are formed on the front and rear of the back 11, the back base support 13 is formed on both front sides of the back 11, and the back base support 13 A pair of moving shafts 20 provided to be movable upward and downward, a backing bar 30 coupled to the moving shaft 20 in a horizontal direction, and a rear hinge of the frame 10 Ankle hook portion 40 consisting of an upper ankle hook portion 42 and a lower ankle hook portion 43 around the center 41, and an elastic providing tension between the ankle hook portion 40 and the frame 10 The member 50 is provided. 프레임, 이동축, 역기바, 발목걸이부, 탄성부재 Frame, moving shaft, counter bar, ankle hook, elastic member

Barbell rack

본 발명은 덤벨서포터를 결합구성한 바벨랙에 관한 것으로, 좀 더 상세하게는 바벨랙을 구성하는 한 쌍의 직립프레임 각각에 위치이동 가능한 덤벨서포터를 결합구성한 것이다. 이러한 상기 덤벨서포터는 상기 직립프레임에 결합되는 결속구에, 수직벽 및 이 수직벽의 하부에 자유공간을 사이로 양쪽으로 구비되어 덤벨을 거치하는 한 쌍의 수평받침대를 일체로 형성하되, 상기 한 쌍의 수평받침대 중 결속구에 접한 일측 수평받침대는 타측 수평받침대보다 확장된 크기의 받침고정부를 더 구비하는데, 확장된 상기 받침고정부의 일단인 고정단은 결속구와 간섭하여 일체로 형성됨으로써 덤벨서포터의 구성간 결합력을 강화시킨다. The present invention relates to a barbell rack in which a dumbbell supporter is combined, and more particularly, a position-movable dumbbell supporter is coupled to each of a pair of upright frames constituting the barbell rack. The dumbbell supporter is provided on both sides with a free space between the vertical wall and the lower part of the vertical wall in the binding sphere coupled to the upright frame to integrally form a pair of horizontal supports for mounting the dumbbells, the pair of Among the horizontal supports of the horizontal support, one horizontal support in contact with the binding ball further includes a support fixing part of an expanded size than the other horizontal support. strengthens the bonding force between the components of

Sports fitness equipment safety device based on human mechanics

一种基于人体力学的体育健身器材安全防护装置，包括底座，底座顶侧的右侧固定安装前后对称的立柱，立柱外侧的上部分别固定安装大斜齿轮，大斜齿轮的外侧分别啮合配合设有小斜齿轮，小斜齿轮右端的中间分别轴承连接倒L型杆的左端，倒L型杆的内端分别与大斜齿轮外侧的中间轴承连接，小斜齿轮的左端分别固定连接同轴的套管的右端，套管内分别活动安装内管，内管的外周与套管的内周滑动接触配合。本发明结构简单，构思巧妙，杠铃通过伸缩杆结构与支架转动连接，能够使杠铃在一定范围内灵活移动，减少导轨对推举动作的影响，使使用卧推器进行推举运动时更加符合人体力学。

Bench press

본 고안은 타인의 도움 없이도 사용자가 스스로 중량의 증감을 제어할 수 있어 최대의 운동효과를 얻을 수 있는 동시에 안전하게 운동할 수 있는 벤치 프레스에 관한 것으로서, 본 고안에 따르면, 사용자가 등을 대고 누울 수 있는 벤치(11) 및 바벨(13)을 지지할 수 있는 지지체(12)를 구비한 프레임(10)과; 일단이 상기 바벨(13)에 연결되어 있으며 상기 프레임(10)에 회전 가능하게 설치된 제1 풀리(14)를 통하여 상기 바벨(11)을 매달 수 있는 제1 케이블(20)과; 상기 제1 케이블(20)의 타단이 연결되어 있으며 상기 프레임(10)에 회전 가능하게 설치되어 있는 제2 풀리(15)와; 상기 제2 풀리(15)와 함께 회전하는 캠 타입 풀리(16)와; 일단이 상기 캠 타입 풀리(16)에 연결되어 있는 제2 케이블(30)과; 상기 제2 케이블(30)의 타단이 연결되어 있으며 사용자에 의해 움직임으로써 상기 제2 케이블(30)을 잡아당길 수 있도록 상기 프레임(10)에 마련되는 발판장치(40)를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 벤치 프레스가 제공된다. The present invention relates to a bench press that allows the user to control the increase or decrease of weight without the help of another person to obtain the maximum exercise effect and at the same time safely exercise, according to the present invention, the user can lie on his back A frame (10) having a support (11) capable of supporting a bench (11) and a barbell (13); A first cable (20) having one end connected to the barbell (13) and capable of suspending the barbell (11) through a first pulley (14) rotatably mounted to the frame (10); A second pulley 15 connected to the other end of the first cable 20 and rotatably installed on the frame 10; A cam type pulley 16 which rotates together with the second pulley 15; A second cable 30 having one end connected to the cam type pulley 16; The other end of the second cable 30 is connected, characterized in that it comprises a scaffolding device 40 provided on the frame 10 so as to be pulled by the user by the second cable 30 Bench presses are provided.

Smith machine with adjustable angle and rotation ability

FIELD: machine building. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to the Smith machine with adjustable angle and the ability to rotate. Presented invention contains a frame structure for forming a space for training; rotary part, which is located in the space for training and attached to the frame structure; guiding means connected to the turning part as a whole and turning together with the turning part; rail which is mounted on the upper part of the frame structure in order to guide the movement of the turning part and to fix or fix the angle of the turning part; angle adjusting means for adjusting the pivot angle using the rail; and a rod assembly that is associated with guide means for performing lifting and lowering. EFFECT: proposed Smith machine with adjustable angle and the ability to rotate. 14 cl, 16 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 683 762 C1 (51) МПК A63B 21/072 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A63B 21/072 (2019.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2018120881, 10.11.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): ЛИ Пён Тон (KR) Дата регистрации: 01.04.2019 R U 10.11.2016 (72) Автор(ы): ЛИ Пён Тон (KR) (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US 8328698 B1, 11.12.2012. US 5669859 A, 23.09.1997. US 2007042876 A1, 22.02.2007. US 2009137368 A1, 28.05.2009. 13.11.2015 KR 10-2015-0159887; 10.11.2016 KR 10-2016-0149279 (45) Опубликовано: 01.04.2019 Бюл. № 10 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 13.06.2018 (86) Заявка PCT: 2 6 8 3 7 6 2 Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 2 6 8 3 7 6 2 R U C 1 C 1 KR 2016/012903 (10.11.2016) (87) Публикация заявки PCT: WO 2017/082644 (18.05.2017) Адрес для переписки: 109012, Москва, ул. Ильинка, 5/2, ООО "Союзпатент" (54) МАШИНА СМИТА С РЕГУЛИРОВАНИЕМ УГЛА И ВОЗМОЖНОСТЬЮ ПОВОРОТА (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к машине Смита с рельс, который установлен на верхней части регулированием ...

bench press

본 고안은 프레임(11)의 전방 상단에는 하나의 도르레(42)가 자유롭게 회전가능하게 장착되어 있고, 상기 프레임(11)의 후방 상단에도 한쌍의 도르레(43, 43)가 서로 소정 간격만큼 이격되어 상하로 배치되어 자유롭게 회전가능하게 장착되어 있고, 케이블(30)의 일단과 타단이 각각 바벨(16) 및 추(50)에 고정되어 상기 도르레(42, 43, 43)의 안내에 따라 왕복이동 가능하게 되어 있는 벤치 프레스에 관한 것으로서, 제 1페달 스위치(S1)의 작용 여부에 따라, 일측부에 안쪽에서 상향으로 경사진 복수의 톱니부(51)가 형성된 상기 추(50)와 맞물림하는 클러치 수단(60)을 포함하고 있고, 그리고 웨이트(17, 18)가 장착된 바벨(16)의 무게를 피스톤 로드 조립체(20)에 접속된 제 2페달 스위치(S2)의 작용 여부에 따라, 소정된 양 만큼 가변시키는 중량가변수단(70)을 상기 한쌍의 도르레(43, 43) 사이에 개재시켜 포함하고 있다. According to the present invention, one pulley 42 is rotatably mounted on the front upper end of the frame 11, and a pair of pulleys 43 and 43 are also spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance on the rear upper end of the frame 11. Arranged up and down so as to be freely rotatable, one end and the other end of the cable 30 are fixed to the barbell 16 and the weight 50, respectively, and can be reciprocated according to the guide of the pulleys 42, 43 and 43 In accordance with the bench press to be made, according to whether the first pedal switch (S1), the clutch means for engaging the weight 50 is formed with a plurality of teeth 51 inclined upwardly from one side to one side. A predetermined amount, depending on whether the second pedal switch S2 connected to the piston rod assembly 20 is actuated and includes the weight of the barbell 16 including the weight 60 and the weight 17, 18. The pair of weight variable stage 70 variable by It interposes between the lures 43 and 43, and is included.

Exerciser

An exerciser apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a member having a substantially tubular exterior surface, said surface having a central longitudinal axis. The member has two or more receivers, said two or more receivers including a pair of receivers, axially-spaced from one another. A handle is provided for each receiver. The apparatus can be constructed from a rubber tube, with each receiver being formed by a pair of radially-directed apertures formed through the tube and the handle provided for said each receiver being defined by a strip of the tube separating the pair of apertures.

Adjustable angle weight lifting bench

An adjustable weight lifting bench includes a frame, a seat pad, and a back pad. The back pad is pivotably coupled to the frame about a first pivot axis and angularly adjustable between a plurality of user-selectable incline and decline positions. A hydraulic mechanism supports the back pad in the incline and decline positions. A movable operating lever operably coupled to the hydraulic mechanism operates to change the mechanism between an activated condition in which the back pad is movable and a deactivated condition in which the back pad locks into a selected one of the positions. When the mechanism is in activated condition, applying pressure against the back pad the lowers the back pad and removing the pressure raises the back pad. In one embodiment, the mechanism automatically raises the back pad when the pressure is removed and the mechanism is in the deactivated condition.

Muscular training and rehabilitation apparatus, has control electronics determining and controlling inclination of support with respect to frame through motor based on variation speed detected by rotational speed sensor

L'invention a trait à un appareil de musculation et/ou de rééducation avec une assistance variable et automatique par contrepoids (6) comprenant :- un bâti (1) propre à la suspension des haltères (4) au moyen d'au moins un câble (3) raccordé à l'une de ses extrémités aux haltères (4) et à son extrémité opposée à un contrepoids (6) monté en translation sur un support (5), lui-même monté sur un bâti de manière réglable en inclinaison par rapport à celui-ci ;- des moyens de commande automatiques (9, 8 et 7) de l'inclinaison dudit support en fonction de la variation de la vitesse de l'effort appliqué aux haltères (4) au cours de leur soulèvement.

Muscle building bar

L’invention concerne une barre de renforcement musculaire (1) comprenant une partie centrale de préhension (3) séparant une première extrémité (2a) destinée à recevoir un premier poids (7a) et une seconde extrémité (2b) destinée à recevoir un second poids (7b). Selon l’invention, la barre de renforcement musculaire (1) comprend un premier moyen de fixation (4a) et un deuxième moyen de fixation (4b) positionnés symétriquement par rapport à la partie centrale de préhension (3), chaque moyen de fixation (4a, 4b) étant positionné entre l’une des extrémités (2a, 2b) et la partie centrale de préhension (3) et étant destiné à être connecté à une extrémité (6a, 6b) d’une corde (5a). Figure à publier avec l’abrégé : Fig. 2 The invention relates to a muscle building bar (1) comprising a central grip portion (3) separating a first end (2a) for receiving a first weight (7a) and a second end (2b) for receiving a second weight. (7b). According to the invention, the muscle strengthening bar (1) comprises a first fixing means (4a) and a second fixing means (4b) positioned symmetrically with respect to the central gripping part (3), each fixing means ( 4a, 4b) being positioned between one of the ends (2a, 2b) and the central gripping part (3) and being intended to be connected to one end (6a, 6b) of a rope (5a). Figure to be published with the abstract: Fig. 2

A kind of weight lifting auxiliary frame that anti-barbell is fallen

本发明涉及一种辅助架，尤其涉及一种防杠铃掉落的举重辅助架。因此，本发明的技术问题是：提供一种能够对杠铃进行卡紧，避免了杠铃掉落将举重人员砸伤，并且避免地面砸烂的防杠铃掉落的举重辅助架。本发明的技术方案是：一种防杠铃掉落的举重辅助架，包括有底座、框体、支撑板、轴承座、转轴、棘轮、涡卷弹簧等；底座顶部前后两侧对称式的固接有框体，框体顶部中间开有导孔，框体外顶部左侧固接有支撑板，支撑板上部嵌入式的固接有轴承座。本发明通过将弧形套筒与弧形杆固定在杠铃上，再通过棘齿与棘轮的配合，能防止杠铃突然掉落，也就避免了举重人员被砸伤，通过缓冲装置，则能使杠铃更缓慢的向下移动与地面接触，也就避免了地面被砸烂。

Automatic spotting weight bench

An automatic spotting weight bench used to support a weight bar and create an escape opening after a failed bench press lift. In one of the embodiments, a foot release mechanism and mechanical knuckle work in conjunction to drop the head end of the weight bench so that the weights are resting on a pair of support bars. In one embodiment, there is a means of controlling the drop of the weight bench so that it is lowered gently.

Sports specific and injury preventing exercise device

A sports specific and injury preventing exercise device for exercising a user. The sports specific and injury preventing exercise device includes a frame and a pair of handles on the frame. The pair of handles are parallel to one another, parallel to the trunk of a user, offset relative to the frame, and on opposite sides of the frame. The sports specific and injury preventing exercise device also includes a flat support area in the middle of the frame, where the flat support area is configured to support one or more weight plates. The sports specific and injury preventing exercise device further includes a sleeve attached to the flat support area and one or more assist handles, where the assist handles are configured to allow a spotter to support the weight of the frame.

Exercise bar assembly for dual action weightlifting machine

A dual action weightlifting machine has a stationary frame including a racking portion and spaced vertical guides slidably mounted on opposite sides of the frame for horizontal movement relative to the frame. A horizontally extending exercise bar assembly has spaced first and second vertical slides slidably mounted on the vertical guides, at least one rotatable user engaging portion for gripping by a user, at least one rack engaging portion comprising a rotatable wear sleeve which rotates independently from the user engaging portion, and opposite first and second end portions for receiving one or more selected weights. The user engaging portion is located between the opposite sides of the frame and has a central longitudinal axis which is coaxial with the cylindrical surfaces of the wear sleeves.