STRENGTH TRAINING APPARATUS

• US 20190314667A1
• Filed: 04/11/2019
• Published: 10/17/2019
• Est. Priority Date: 04/11/2018
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Troy Robert Smith
• Original Assignee: Troy Robert Smith
• Inventors: Smith, Troy Robert
• Granted Patent: US 11,013,948 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0724 Bar-bells; Hand bars
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/078 Devices for bench press exercises , e.g. supports, guiding means
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4029 Benches specifically adapted for exercising for bench press exercises A63B21/078
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4033 Handles, pedals, bars or platforms
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/0252 supine
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2210/50 Size reducing arrangements for stowing or transport
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2214/00 Training methods
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/09 Adjustable dimensions
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/093 Height
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/1281 primarily by articulating the elbow joint
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 71/0054 Features for injury prevention on an apparatus, e.g. shock absorbers mats or the like for absorbing shocks for jumping A63B6/00

Abstract

A strength training apparatus that includes a base frame configured to rest on a surface, first and second main support arms each extending from the base frame, and a user'"'"'s platform armrest configured to be releasably secured to distal ends of the first and second main support arms and span therebetween. The apparatus may be used in combination with a weight bench to support a user'"'"'s arms during supine triceps extensions. The user may lie on the weight bench below the user'"'"'s platform armrest, hold a free weight with one or both hands, locate and maintain one or both upper arms against a first side of the user'"'"'s platform armrest, and perform an exercise by repeatedly extending and bending one or both arms at the elbows while their arm(s) are against the user'"'"'s platform armrest.

Claims

1. A strength training apparatus for use with free weights, the strength training apparatus comprising:

a base frame configured to rest on a surface;

first and second main support arms each extending from the base frame; and

a user'"'"'s platform armrest configured to be releasably secured to distal ends of the first and second main support arms and span therebetween, the user'"'"'s platform armrest having a first side configured to support a user'"'"'s upper arms while lying supine on a weight bench located below the user'"'"'s platform armrest.

2. The strength training apparatus of claim 1, wherein the base frame is permanently coupled to the weight bench.

3. The strength training apparatus of claim 1, wherein the base frame is releasably coupled to the weight bench.

4. The strength training apparatus of claim 1, further comprising means for adjusting an angle of the user'"'"'s platform armrest relative to the first and second main support arms while the user'"'"'s platform armrest is coupled thereto.

5. The strength training apparatus of claim 1, further comprising means for adjusting a height of the user'"'"'s platform armrest relative to the first and second main support arms while the user'"'"'s platform armrest is coupled thereto.

6. The strength training apparatus of claim 1, further comprising at least a first rack configured to support a barbell on a side of the user'"'"'s platform armrest.

7. The strength training apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a heel hook assembly coupled to the base frame.

8. The strength training apparatus of claim 1, wherein the user'"'"'s platform armrest includes a second side configured to support a user'"'"'s upper arms while the user'"'"'s upper arms are located above the user'"'"'s platform armrest.

9. The strength training apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first and second main support arms are pivotally coupled to the base frame and configured to collapse.

10. The strength training apparatus of claim 1, further comprising adjustable surfaces configured to contact heels of a user'"'"'s feet while lying supine on a weight bench located below the user'"'"'s platform armrest.

11. A method of performing a triceps extension exercise using a strength training apparatus and a weight bench, the method comprising:

locating the weight bench below a user'"'"'s platform armrest of the strength training apparatus;

lying supine on the weight bench below the user'"'"'s platform armrest;

holding a free weight with one or both hands;

locating and maintaining one or both upper arms against a side of the user'"'"'s platform armrest; and

performing an exercise by repeatedly extending and bending one or both arms at the elbows while holding the free weight and while the one or both arms are against the side of the user'"'"'s platform armrest.

12. The method of claim 11, further comprising coupling the user'"'"'s platform armrest to distal ends of first and second main support arms extending from a base frame of the strength training apparatus prior to lying supine on the weight bench.

13. The method of claim 12, wherein the first and second main support arms are collapsible relative to the base frame and the method comprises raising the first and second main support arms prior to coupling the user'"'"'s platform armrest thereto.

14. The method of claim 11, further comprising adjusting the height and angle of the user'"'"'s platform armrest and declining a head of the weight bench prior to lying supine on the weight bench and under the user'"'"'s platform armrest.

15. The method of claim 11, wherein the free weight is a barbell stored on a rack of the strength training apparatus and the method further comprises lifting the barbell from the rack while lying supine on the weight bench prior to performing the exercise and resting the barbell on the rack after performing the exercise.

16. The method of claim 11, further comprising securing the strength training apparatus to the weight bench by extending an abutment rod of the strength training apparatus upwards until a distal end of the abutment rod contacts an underside of the weight bench and securing the abutment rod such that it maintains contact with the weight bench.

17. The method of claim 11, further comprising locating and maintaining heels of both feet against a surface of the strength training apparatus while performing the exercise.

18. A method of performing a biceps curling exercise using a strength training apparatus and a weight bench, the method comprising:

locating the weight bench below a user'"'"'s platform armrest of the strength training apparatus;

holding a free weight with one or both hands of a user while the user leans over the user'"'"'s platform armrest;

locating and maintaining one or both upper arms of the user against a side of the user'"'"'s platform armrest; and

performing the biceps curling exercise by repeatedly extending and bending one or both arm at the elbows while holding the free weight and while the one or both arms are against the side of the user'"'"'s platform armrest.

19. The method of claim 18, further comprising adjusting the height and angle of the user'"'"'s platform armrest prior to leaning over the user'"'"'s platform armrest.

20. The method of claim 18, wherein the free weight is a barbell stored on a rack of the strength training apparatus and the method further comprises lifting the barbell from the rack prior to performing the biceps curling exercise and resting the barbell on the rack after performing the biceps curling exercise.