GB2493140A

GB2493140A - A press up device with adjustable handles on a base

Info

Publication number: GB2493140A
Application number: GB1112354.4A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Christopher Neil Anderson
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2011-07-18
Filing date: 2011-07-18
Publication date: 2013-01-30
Also published as: GB201112354D0

Abstract

A push up or dip exercise device comprising a base 1, handle elements 2 and 3 positioned on the base and a footrest element 4. The base 1 may have a plurality of apertures to allow the handles 2 and 3 to be positioned in different places or at different angles. The footrest 4 may be adjustable to different heights. The base 1 may have an aperture into which the footrest 4 can be stacked to facilitate easy storage. The footrest 4 and base 1 may be arranged for step exercises. There may also be an elastic, spring of air compression mechanism for providing a resistance against movement of a handle. A plurality of base plates may be provided and the base 1 may have a rotatable board positioned on it for a user to perform twisting exercises.

Description

TITLE Page 1 DIP and Push-Up Exercise Device

SPEC IF I CATION

This invention relates to equipment used to perform DIP exercises. The equipment can also be used to perform multiple exercises, including DIP's, in any number of configurations.

Typically DIP's are performed to exercise muscle groups in the upper torso, gripping parallel bars and lifting ones body up and down in a repetitive manner.

This equipment normally requires the user to perform the exercise in a standing or vertical position.

The equipment currently available is not necessarily suitable for home use, especially where space is less, also the equipment is typically large, heavy, bulky and relatively expensive -and only capable of offering a few types of exercise.

Typically to perform this exercise at home, a pair of chairs are used, one to balance your feet on and the other to push up against performing DIP's, This invention also looks to overcome the size and single use issues with the existing equipment, giving a potential assortment of exercises in a compact, flexible, adjustable, portable and lower cost unit -more suitable to all ages, genders and fitness capabilities.

The core principal of the invention (fig.1) is composed of a Base element (1) which can include various Handle types (2) and / or (3) either manufactured as part of the Base (1) or as separate removable pieces, and a Foot Rest (4) again which can either be a separate item and / or fixed to the Base by some means to allow movement away from the base.

Exercises are performed by the user gripping the handle types (2) or (3), placing their feet or legs on the Foot Rest (4) and lifting their body up and down to exercise. These exercises can be performed when the user is face down for Push Ups (fig. I a), or face up for DIP's (fig. ib). The Base (I) is designed such that there is a void area, to allow the body to move up and down the desired distance to facilitate the exercise. This void in the Base (I) can be the same or of similar size) shape to the Foot Rest (4) such that the Foot rest (4) fits inside this void for storage.

The Handles (2 and 3) could be arranged into different positions (fig.2) allowing adjustment in Width between the handles, Height of the handles relative to the ground, and also Angle of the handles relative to each other. All of these optional positions offer flexibility to the users' body proportions and to the type of exercise required to be performed.

A handle sited on a rotating element (6) (fig.3) either fixed or removable, could also provide complete flexibility in the position of the grip and exercise.

Page 2 Having positions inside the Base (1) for Handles (2) aflows the user to place th&r feet under these Handles for sit ups to be performed (fig.4) The Foot Rest (4) (fig.1) can be positioned any distance from the Base (1) to meet the users requirements. The Foot Rest (4) can also be rotated and / or adjusted to change the height the feet are relative to the handles (2, 3) and / or floor, thus increase or decrease the force required to perform the exercises.

Also, the Foot Rest (4) is designed such that it can fit into the Base (1) for compact storage and ease of portability. Likewise the various Handles (2,3) can also be stored inside the Base (1) and I or Foot Rest (4), or the Handles (2,3) can be used to carry the equipment during transit.

The device can also be used as a stepper', either on the base (1) and for the Foot Rest (4), or as a Two Step Stepper' (fig.5) where as the Base (1) and Foot Rest (4) are linked or positioned together to form two steps of different heights.

Other exercise configurations could include (fig.6), a device which contains some, aU or none of the functionality and options as described in the previous invention (figs.1,2,3,4,5) but has a means of attaching the Handles (2) and for (3) to a unit which provides a counterforce (5), This counterforce (5) can be a made up of springs, elastic, air compression or similar resistance means.

This provides additional exercises where the user can stand on the base (1) and lift the Handle (3) against the counterforce unit (5) to perform bicep curls, above head shoulder pushes and many more exercise types. This counterforce unit (5) could also have a means to adjust the force level (7) to suit the users' requirements.

The user can also sit on the Base (1) and use the Handle (3) and Counterforce unit to lift exercising the upper torso.

On this theme the Base (1) can be rotated such that the user places their feet in the base (fig.7), and uses the handles (3) to pull the Counterforce unit in a Rowing' type exercise.

The Base and / or Foot rest elements can be individual parts, or made from any multiple of parts as indicated (fig.8). In this configuration there are three Base Plates (11), which can form the Base Element and / or Foot Rest element In any number of configurations to perform the exercises as previously described.

Having separate Base Plate parts (11) allows the user to configure different heights for the DIP's, Push Ups and other exercises. These Base Plates (II) can also be configured to perform Bench Press type exercises (fig 8a and 8b) and seated exercises (fig 8c and 8d), steps and for two steps (fig 8e) and Rowing type exercises (fig Sf). All of these exercises can utilise the counterforce unit (5) as described in figure 6. The multiple base plates can be neatly stacked together for storage (fig Bg).

Page 3 Twist type exercises are also an option with this invention, a device which contains some, all or none of the functionality and options as described in the previous invention. The Twist Board elements (10) (fig.9) can be a fixed and for removable part of the Base (I) and for Foot Rest (4). The Twist Board can be used in a Standing, Sitting and for Kneeling position whilst part of, or located on the Base (1) and for Foot Rest (4). The Handles (2) can be used to brace and I or stabUise whilst performing any Twist Board exercise in any of the configurations as described. The Base (1) and for Foot Rest (4) components can consist of Frames (8 and 9), where the Height and I or width can be fixed or adjustable. The Foot Rest (4) can be located inside the Base (1). In this configuration (fig.10) the Twist Board/s (10) can be used to sit and for kneel on, whilst using the handle (2) as a brace or stabilizer whist performing a twisting' exercise. The Twist Board configuration could be a fixed and / or removable element on any type of Base or Frame -indicated throughout all the figures 1 to 8.

DRAWINGS

An example of the invention will now be described by referring to the accompanying drawings: Figure I shows the exercise equipment and optional handles, also illustrates how the equipment can be stacked together for storage and portability Figure Ia shows the exercise equipment used to perform Push Ups Figure lb shows the exercise equipment used to perform DIP's Figure 2 shows the optional types and positions which could be available for the handles Figure 3 shows the option of having handles on a rotating element Figure 4 shows the optional handle positions for use when performing sit ups Figure 5 shows the Base and for Foot Rest in use as a stepper or double stepper Figure 6 shows the equipment with a counterforce element and bar such that exercises can be performed including bicep curls and shoulder pushes Figure 7 shows the equipment with a counterforce element and bar, orientated such that towing' type exercises can be performed Page 4 Figure 8 shows the equipment with multiple Base Plates to enable exercises as described in all the other figures.

Figure 9 shows the equipment with Twist Board element/s as a fixed and / or removable part of the Base and / or Foot Rest. The Foot Rest element can fit into the Base element, with the Twist Board still functional with the option of using the Handles.

Claims

<claim-text>CLAIMS Page.5 1. A Push-Up and / or DIP exercise device comprising a Base element with handles used to grip, and a Foot Rest element to position feet / legs, exercises can be performed by lifting your body up and down whilst hands and feet are located on their relative components.</claim-text> <claim-text>2. A exercise unit according to claim 1, in which the handles can be positioned at various heights, widths and angles.</claim-text> <claim-text>3. A exercise unit according to claim 1, in which the Foot Rest can be positioned and for adjusted to give different heights 4. A exercise unit according to claim 1, in which the Foot Rest element/s can be located and I or stacked inside the Base element to reduce overall size for storage, compactness and / or transit.5. A exercise unit according to claim 1, in which the Base and / or Foot Rest components can be used for step' exercises individually and I or together for two steps.6. A exercise unit according to claim 1, in which the addition of a unit comprising springs, elastic or air compression mechanism can provide counterforce / resistance exercises whilst standing on, sitting on, and / or pushing against the Base in any orientation.7. A exercise unit according to claim 1, in which the position of the handle/s can provide a means to perform sit ups.8. A exercise unit according to claim 1, in which the Base and Foot Rest Elements are configured with a series of Base Plates, giving flexibility in exercise positions and / or heights. The method also enables Bench Press and other Counterforce exercises as described in claim 6.9. A exercise unit according to claim 1, in which a Twist Board is part of, and for a removable element of the Base and / or Foot Rest, The Base, Foot Rest and / or Handles can be configured in a multitude of positions to enable exercises whilst Standing, Sitting and / or Kneeling on the Twist Board.</claim-text>