Squat and spinal fitness and rehabilitation device

• US 10,456,620 B1
• Filed: 05/27/2016
• Issued: 10/29/2019
• Est. Priority Date: 06/01/2015
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Richard Duenas
• Original Assignee: Richard Duenas
• Inventors: Duenas, Richard
• Primary Examiner(s): Lo, Andrew S
• Application Number:
  US15/167,728
• Time in Patent Office: 1,250 Days
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2023/0411 Squatting exercises
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0085 using pneumatic force-resisters
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/02 using resilient force-resisters
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0552 Elastic ropes or bands
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4011 to the lower limbs means for physically limiting movements of body parts A63B69/0057
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/0223 Squatting
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/09 Adjustable dimensions
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/093 Height
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/035 for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/0405 involving a bending of the knee and hip joints simultaneously A63B23/0476 takes precedence

Abstract

Embodiments of an exercise device for squat training are disclosed. The exercise devices disclosed herein provide users a stable lower extremity base to help assure good motor function of the squat exercise to improve efficient flexibility, coordination, strength, and endurance development.

Claims

1. An exercise device that includes:

a base that includes a unitary peripheral frame with a front side, a backside, and two lateral sides;

a platform disposed within the base for supporting a foot of a user;

a vertical stabilization bar coupled to each one of the lateral sides;

a horizontal lower leg stabilization bar disposed between each of the vertical stabilization bars;

a lower leg support brace mounted to the horizontal lower leg stabilization bar and configured for retaining a lower leg of the user when the foot of the user is disposed upon the platform; and

a vertical stabilization bar range of motion boot configured for guiding the vertical stabilization bar, the vertical stabilization range of motion boot configured to stabilize the vertical stabilization bars and permit a range of motion of the vertical stabilization bars between an upright position at a 90 degree angle from the platform and a forward position at an angle essentially parallel to the platform;

wherein the exercise device is configured to provide stability to the body of the user when performing squat exercises.

2. The exercise device as in claim 1, further including a second lower leg support brace mounted to the horizontal lower leg stabilization bar.

3. The exercise device as in claim 1, wherein the vertical stabilization bar is one of:

mounted to the frame in a fixed geometry and adjustable in relation to the frame.

4. The exercise device as in claim 1, wherein the vertical stabilization bar range of motion boot comprises a plurality of stops for limiting the range of motion of the vertical stabilization bars.

5. The exercise device as in claim 1, wherein each vertical stabilization bar is configured to receive a vertical stabilization bar slide brace mounted thereon, each of the vertical stabilization bar slide brace configured for receiving and supporting the horizontal lower leg stabilization bar.

6. The exercise device as in claim 1, wherein the horizontal lower leg stabilization bar includes an integrated vertical stabilization bar slide brace at each end thereof.

7. The exercise device as in claim 1, wherein the horizontal lower leg stabilization bar exhibits a cross-section that is one of substantially cylindrical and substantially planar.

8. The exercise device as in claim 1, further including at least one of a set of foot restraint straps and a set of ankle restraint straps.

9. The exercise device as in claim 1, further including at least one anchor disposed on the frame.

10. The exercise device as in claim 9, wherein the at least one anchor is configured for securing a tensioning device to provide a resistive force.

11. The exercise device as in claim 10, wherein at least one of the vertical stabilization bars is configured for receiving an opposing end of the tensioning device.

12. The exercise device as in claim 10, wherein the tensioning device includes one of:

a bungee cord, a spring, and a pneumatic system.

13. The exercise device as in claim 1, wherein the base is configured for receiving one of a single leg of the user and both legs of the user.