Abdominal training apparatus and method therefor
First Claim
1. An abdominal training apparatus comprising:
- a frame having a front and a back, the frame configured to support one or more elements of the abdominal training apparatus;
a resistance device at the back of the frame, the resistance device configured to provide a resistance for abdominal training;
a cable having a first end attached to the resistance device, the cable configured to transfer the resistance from the resistance device to the user;
a harness attached to a second end of the cable, the harness configured to be grasped by the user to engage the cable and resistance device for abdominal training;
a seat support at the front of the frame, the seat support elevated over the frame; and
one or more pulleys configured to guide the cable from the resistance device to the user, at least one of the one or more pulleys located lower than the seat support to provide a force vector that is downward and away from the user during abdominal training.
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Abstract
An abdominal training apparatus provides focused training on the abdominal muscles using a resistance provided by a resistance device. The user may be supported in an elevated position by a seat support. A cable may transfer the resistance from the resistance device to the user. One or more pulleys may guide the resistance such to the user such that a force vector below and away from the user is provided to the user. In use, the user may perform abdominal training by engaging or grasping the cable to engage the resistance. The user may also support or secure one or both legs using a leg support of the apparatus. The force vector of the resistance is highly beneficial in that it allows the resistance to target and strengthen the abdominal muscles.
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1. An abdominal training apparatus comprising:
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a frame having a front and a back, the frame configured to support one or more elements of the abdominal training apparatus; a resistance device at the back of the frame, the resistance device configured to provide a resistance for abdominal training; a cable having a first end attached to the resistance device, the cable configured to transfer the resistance from the resistance device to the user; a harness attached to a second end of the cable, the harness configured to be grasped by the user to engage the cable and resistance device for abdominal training; a seat support at the front of the frame, the seat support elevated over the frame; and one or more pulleys configured to guide the cable from the resistance device to the user, at least one of the one or more pulleys located lower than the seat support to provide a force vector that is downward and away from the user during abdominal training. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A exercise machine comprising:
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a seat support having a first section and a second section, the first and second sections configured to support a user'"'"'s posterior and back and to establish the user in a reclined position; a resistance device configured to generate a resistive force; one or more handles configured to be engaged by a user; a linkage having a first end and a second end, the first end connected to the resistance device and the second end connected to at least one of the one or more handles, the linkage configured to transfer the resistive force to the one or more handles, wherein the resistive force is presented, in relation to the user, from below and behind the user. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method for abdominal training by a user on an abdominal training apparatus, the method comprising:
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sitting on a seat portion of an elevated seat support; placing one or more feet on a foot rest; reclining an upper body of the user onto a backrest portion of the elevated seat support; engaging a harness attached to a first end of a cable, the cable attached at a second end to a resistance device, wherein the cable is guided by one or more pulleys to provide a force to the user having a force vector below and away from the user'"'"'s upper body; raising the upper body with one or more abdominal muscles while engaged to the harness, wherein lifting the upper body overcomes the force provided by the resistance device, the force continuing to have the force vector below and away from the upper body; and lowering the upper body while engaged to the harness, wherein the one or more abdominal muscles resist the force provided by the resistance device, the force continuing the force vector below and away from the upper body. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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