Dynamic active resistance training system
First Claim
1. In combination with liftable apparatus, including at least one weight, an assembly comprisinga) a base, and at least one generally upright guide supported by the base to extend near said at least one weight, b) multiple selectable cords extending upright in proximity to said at least one guide, said cords being resiliently stretchable and having lower ends retained relative to the base, c) each cord having an upper end portion configured to be lifted with the weight, d) whereby the selected cord becomes resiliently stretched to resist such lifting.
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Abstract
The combination with liftable apparatus, including at least one weight, includes an assembly comprising at least one generally upright guide or housing supported by a base to extend near at least one weight, at least one elongated cord extending in proximity to the guide, or within the housing, the cord being resiliently stretchable and having a lower end retained relative to the base, the cord having an upper end portion configured to be lifted with the weight, whereby when said assembly is lifted, the cord becomes resiliently stretched to resist such lifting. Multiple such cords can be provided to extend in parallel, and may be coded as by color, for cord selection to provide selected added resistance to weight lifting.
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1. In combination with liftable apparatus, including at least one weight, an assembly comprising
a) a base, and at least one generally upright guide supported by the base to extend near said at least one weight, b) multiple selectable cords extending upright in proximity to said at least one guide, said cords being resiliently stretchable and having lower ends retained relative to the base, c) each cord having an upper end portion configured to be lifted with the weight, d) whereby the selected cord becomes resiliently stretched to resist such lifting.
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13. In combination with liftable strength training apparatus, either incorporated in a machine, or as an attachment to an existing machine, where the machine has a movement resistance arm, including at least one weight, an assembly comprising
a) at least one generally upright guide supported by a base to extend near said at least one, weight or near said arm, b) multiple upright cords extending in proximity to the guide or guides, each cord being resiliently stretchable and having a lower end retained relative to the base, for resisting lifting movement of said weight or arm, c) each cord having an upper end portion spaced from the guide and configured to be lifted with the weight, or with said arm, d) whereby the cord becomes resiliently stretched to resist such lifting or movement of said arm.
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18. In combination with liftable apparatus, including at least one weight, an assembly comprising
a) a base, and at least one generally elongated guide supported by the base to extend near said at least one weight, b) multiple selectable cords extending substantially upright in proximity to said at least one guide, said cords being resiliently stretchable upwardly as said at least one weight is lifted, and having lower ends retained relative to the base, c) each cord having an upper end portion configured to be lifted with the weight, d) whereby the selected cord becomes resiliently stretched to resist such lifting.
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