STRENGTH TRAINING APPARATUS
First Claim
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.
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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.
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20 Claims
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1. A strength training apparatus for use with free weights, the strength training apparatus comprising:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of performing a triceps extension exercise using a strength training apparatus and a weight bench, the method comprising:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of performing a biceps curling exercise using a strength training apparatus and a weight bench, the method comprising:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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