Multiple function exercise device and method
First Claim
1. A multiple function exercise device comprising:
- a frame;
a chest pad supported by said frame; and
a seat movably supported on said frame such that when the seat moves relative to said frame and said chest pad, while supporting the pelvic region of a user, the path of motion of the seat enables the chest region of said user to maintain contact with said chest pad.
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Abstract
This is a multiple function exercise device that enables simultaneous exercise of several muscle groups. The device includes a chest pad that is stationary to the support frame and a seat that moves in a path of motion that enables the user'"'"'s chest to remain on the chest pad as the user'"'"'s legs are extended, thereby causing movement of the seat. This combination provides activation of the leg and hip extensor muscles and the trunk flexor muscles at the same time. In another embodiment, a resistance arm is added that is pivotally attached to the frame and mechanically linked to the seat, thereby causing movement of the arm as the seat moves. This allows the additional activation of the triceps muscles, or elbow extensors of the upper arm, while also working the leg and hip extensor muscles and the trunk flexor muscles all in a single movement. The advantage to such a movement is the time saving effect of working a large group of muscles at one time as opposed to several exercises one after the other.
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30 Claims
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1. A multiple function exercise device comprising:
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a frame;
a chest pad supported by said frame; and
a seat movably supported on said frame such that when the seat moves relative to said frame and said chest pad, while supporting the pelvic region of a user, the path of motion of the seat enables the chest region of said user to maintain contact with said chest pad. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A multiple function exercise device comprising:
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a frame;
a chest pad supported by said frame;
a seat movably mounted on said frame such that when the seat moves relative to said frame and said chest pad, while supporting a user, the path of motion of the seat enables the chest region of said user to maintain contact with said chest pad; and
a resistance arm movably mounted to said frame and in mechanical communication with said seat. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A method of providing a multiple function exercise including the steps of:
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providing an exercise device which includes, a frame;
a chest pad supported by said frame; and
a seat movably supported on said frame such that when the seat moves relative to said frame, while supporting a user, the path of motion of the seat enables the chest region of said user to maintain contact with said chest pad;
positioning the pelvic region of said user in said seat and the chest region on said chest pad;
extending the legs of said user and applying force to said chest pad in combination to move the seat, thereby concurrently exercising the extensor muscles of the lower body and the flexor muscles of the trunk of said user. - View Dependent Claims (30)
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