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- the present invention relates to exercise devices, and more particularly to a push-up block that provides the user with a handgrip for use during push-up exercises.
- a push-up is a common strength training exercise performed in a prone position, lying horizontal and face-down, raising and lowering the body using the arms. Push-ups develop the pectoral muscles and triceps, with ancillary benefits to the deltoids, serratus anterior, coracobrachialis and the midsection as a whole. Push-ups are a basic exercise used in civilian athletic training or physical education and, especially, in military physical training.
- the push-up block is a device which provides the user with a handgrip for use during push-up exercises, and which further expands the range of exercises and the associated benefits associated with conventional push-ups.
- the push-up block includes an upper member, having opposed upper and lower surfaces, and a lower member also having opposed upper and lower surfaces.
- a handle is secured to the upper surface of the upper member, providing the user with a handgrip.
- the lower surface of the lower member is convex so that at least one lowest point thereof contacts a support surface when the push-up block is in use.
- the lower surface may be substantially V-shaped, forming a triangular wedge, or may be substantially semicircular or arcuate, or may be substantially pyramidal, presenting different bearing surfaces against the floor that require use of different muscle groups when performing push-ups.
- a pair of push-up blocks are provided so that the user may perform push-up exercises with both hands.
- the upper surface of the lower member is preferably releasably and removably attached to the lower surface of the upper member.
- Each push-up block may be provided as a kit, with a single upper member and a plurality of lower members, with each lower member having a distinctive contour. The user may then remove, replace and interchange the lower members, depending upon the type of exercise in which the user wishes to engage.
- FIG. 1 is an environmental, perspective view of a pair of push-up blocks according to the present invention.
- FIG. 2A is a partially exploded front view of a push-up block according to the present invention.
- FIG. 28 is a partially exploded side view of the push-up block of FIG. 2A .
- FIG. 3A is a partially exploded front view of an alternative embodiment of a push-up block according to the present invention.
- FIG. 3B is a partially exploded side view of the push-up block of FIG. 3A .
- FIG. 4A is a partially exploded front view of another alternative embodiment of a push-up block according to the present invention.
- FIG. 4B is a partially exploded side view of the push-up block of FIG. 4A .
- FIG. 5 is a top view of an alternative embodiment of the push-up block according to the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a front view of an alternative embodiment of the push-up block according to the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is a partially exploded front view of another alternative embodiment of the push-up block according to the present invention.
- the push-up block 10 is a device that provides the user with a hand grip for use during push-up exercises, as shown, and which further expands the range of exercises and the associated benefits associated with conventional push-ups. As shown in FIG. 1 a pair of push-up blocks 10 are preferably provided so that the user may perform push-up exercises with both hands.
- the push-up block 10 includes an upper member 14 , which is essentially a platform having a handle extending therefrom.
- the upper member 14 has opposed upper and lower surfaces 13 , 19 , respectively.
- a base or lower member 16 also has opposed upper and lower surfaces 32 , 34 , respectively.
- the handle 12 is secured to the upper surface 13 of the upper member 14 , providing the user with a handgrip.
- Upper member 14 and lower member 16 may be formed from any suitable material having the strength to support the user, and which is also lightweight enough to be easily portable, such as plastic, aluminum, etc.
- Handle 12 may be integrally formed with upper member 14 , as a one-piece, molded plastic piece, or may, alternatively, be releasably secured thereto through the usage of any suitable releasable fastener. As a further alternative, handle 12 may be selectively foldable against upper surface 13 for ease of transport and storage. Additionally, it should be understood that in addition to handle 12 being formed integrally with the upper member, the lower member may further be formed integrally with the upper member. In this alternative, the entire push-up block is formed as an integral, one-piece unit. Handle 12 is preferably formed or coated with a comfortable, frictionally engaging material, such as rubber or the like.
- the lower surface 34 of the lower member 16 may have various shapes, but is convex so that at least one lowest point thereof contacts the support surface when the push-up block 10 is in use.
- Each of the upper and lower members may be rectangular when viewed from above, as shown, with exemplary dimensions including a width of approximately six inches and a length of approximately twelve inches. It should be understood that the dimensions and shape may be varied without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention.
- the lower surface 34 may be substantially V-shaped, forming a triangular wedge, with vertex 36 resting on the ground during use.
- the contacting surface of the lower member is preferably formed from, or coated with, a non-skid material, such as rubber or the like, for frictionally engaging the support surface.
- lower member 20 has an upper surface 26 and a lower surface 28 , with the lower surface 28 being substantially pyramidal. In use, vertex 30 rests on the ground.
- the lower member 22 has an upper surface 21 and an opposed lower surface 24 , with the lower surface 24 being substantially semicircular or arcuate. In use, the lowest points on the arcuate lower surface contact the ground. It should be understood that the lower surface of the lower member may have any desired shape, and that FIGS. 2A , 2 B, 3 A, 3 B, 4 A and 4 B are shown for exemplary purposes only.
- the upper surface of the lower member is preferably releasably and removably attached to the lower surface 19 of the upper member 14 .
- hook and loop fasteners 18 are shown attached to the lower surface of the upper member and the upper surface of the lower member (with the lower surface of the upper member and the upper surface of the lower member preferably each being substantially planar).
- any suitable releasable fasteners may be used for releasable and removable mounting of the lower member to the upper member, such as clips, tongue-and-groove fasteners, screws, latches, push-button mechanisms or the like.
- Each push-up block 10 may be provided as a kit, with a single upper member 14 and a plurality of lower members 16 , 20 , 22 , in which each lower member or pair of lower members has a distinctive shape. The user may then remove, replace and interchange the lower members, depending upon the type of exercise in which the user wishes to engage.
- each push-block 10 In use, the user positions each push-block 10 such that the lowest point or points of the lower member rests on the ground. The user then grips the handles 12 and performs a push-up in the conventional manner. Due to the shape of the lower surfaces of the lower members, the user must attempt to maintain balance throughout performance of the push-up, thus providing exercise for muscle groups outside of the typical range of muscle groups used in push-ups. Additionally, the plurality of lower members allow the user to selectively interchange the variously contoured lower members to increase or decrease difficulty level in the exercise.
- a combination carrier and cover In addition to the components described above, it is further contemplated to provide a combination carrier and cover. Such a cover would be substantially box-shaped and could be used to removably and releasably cover the lower member, thus providing a flat lower surface, allowing the push-up block to be used for conventional, flat-bottom push-ups. When not in use, the box-shaped cover could be used for storage of the other components.
- FIG. 5 illustrates a further alternative, in which handle 12 is mounted to a rotating plate 40 , which is rotatably mounted within upper surface 13 of upper member 14 .
- Rotating plate 40 may be mounted within upper surface 13 by any suitable type of rotatable mount, such as a conventional bearing, a lazy Susan-type mounting or the like.
- plate 40 may be locked in place with respect to upper surface 13 via a push-button locking mechanism 42 .
- Any suitable type of locking mechanism may be utilized, such as an elastically biased locking pin or the like.
- the user may release the push-button locking mechanism 42 to allow plate 40 (and handle 12 ) to rotate, or may lock the plate 40 in place with respect to upper surface 13 , allowing the block 10 to be used in the manner described with relation to the previous embodiments.
- the push-button of locking mechanism 42 may be mounted on any suitable surface of block 10 .
- the rotating handle of FIG. 5 may be applied only to a single block; i.e., rather than having an upper member 14 and a lower member 16 , the rotating handle 12 may be used in combination with any of the contoured lower members 16 , with the handle 12 and rotating plate 40 being mounted on the upper surface thereof.
- push-up block 100 is formed as a one-piece, integral unit; i.e., member 116 , similar to lower member 16 from the previous embodiments, is joined directly to the handle 112 and rotating plate 140 .
- Rotating plate 140 is mounted directly to the upper surface 113 of member 116 .
- member 116 is shown for exemplary purposes only.
- Member 116 in FIG. 6 is similar to lower member 16 of FIGS. 2A and 2B , including the sharp-angle vertex 36 , however member 116 may have any desired contour.
- a plurality of differing blocks 100 may be provided, each having a member 116 with a distinct contour, similar to the variety of contours described above with regard to removable and interchangeable lower members 16 .
- a single lower member may be provided, with the single lower member having a selectively changeable contour.
- block 200 includes a rotating base 214 , similar to upper member 14 of the previous embodiments, but with rotating base 214 being only a substantially thin rotating base.
- the rotating base 214 has handle 212 mounted thereto and extending therefrom.
- the rotating base 214 has opposed upper and lower surfaces 213 , 219 , respectively.
- a lower member 216 also has opposed upper and lower surfaces 232 , 234 , respectively.
- the handle 212 is secured to the upper surface 213 of the rotating base 214 , providing the user with a handgrip.
- the lower surface 234 of the lower member 216 may have various shapes, but is convex so that at least one lowest point thereof contacts the support surface when the push-up block 200 is in use.
- the lower surface 234 may be substantially V-shaped, forming a triangular wedge, with vertex 236 resting on the ground during use.
- the contacting surface of the lower member is preferably formed from, or coated with, a non-skid material, such as rubber or the like, for frictionally engaging the support surface.
- the locking mechanism of FIG. 5 may further be utilized for selectively locking rotation of the handle with respect to the member 116 or lower member 216 .
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The push-up block is a device that provides the user with a handgrip for use during push-up exercises, and which further expands the range of exercises and the associated benefits associated with conventional push-ups. The push-up block includes an upper member, having opposed upper and lower surfaces, and a lower member also having opposed upper and lower surfaces. A handle is secured to the upper surface of the upper member, providing the user with a handgrip. The lower surface of the lower member is convex so that at least one lowest point thereof contacts a support surface when the push-up block is in use. For example, the lower surface may be substantially V-shaped, forming a triangular wedge, substantially semicircular or arcuate, or may be substantially pyramidal.
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- This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/202,315, filed Feb. 17, 2009.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates to exercise devices, and more particularly to a push-up block that provides the user with a handgrip for use during push-up exercises.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- A push-up is a common strength training exercise performed in a prone position, lying horizontal and face-down, raising and lowering the body using the arms. Push-ups develop the pectoral muscles and triceps, with ancillary benefits to the deltoids, serratus anterior, coracobrachialis and the midsection as a whole. Push-ups are a basic exercise used in civilian athletic training or physical education and, especially, in military physical training.
- Although various handgrips for use in performing push-ups are well known in the art, such grips typically only provide stability and frictional engagement with the ground, thus providing no benefits beyond those of conventional push-ups.
- Although conventional push-ups, either performed with the exerciser's hands positioned directly on the ground or using the aforementioned prior art grips, exercise the triceps and pectoral muscles, they do not typically aid in strengthening the exerciser's core muscles, wrists, or rotator cuffs, or provide exercise for the user's general sense of balance. It would be desirable to provide a device that may be easily used to expand the range of benefits provided by conventional push-ups. Thus, a push-up block solving the aforementioned problems is desired.
- The push-up block is a device which provides the user with a handgrip for use during push-up exercises, and which further expands the range of exercises and the associated benefits associated with conventional push-ups. The push-up block includes an upper member, having opposed upper and lower surfaces, and a lower member also having opposed upper and lower surfaces. A handle is secured to the upper surface of the upper member, providing the user with a handgrip.
- The lower surface of the lower member is convex so that at least one lowest point thereof contacts a support surface when the push-up block is in use. For example, the lower surface may be substantially V-shaped, forming a triangular wedge, or may be substantially semicircular or arcuate, or may be substantially pyramidal, presenting different bearing surfaces against the floor that require use of different muscle groups when performing push-ups.
- Preferably, a pair of push-up blocks are provided so that the user may perform push-up exercises with both hands. Additionally, the upper surface of the lower member is preferably releasably and removably attached to the lower surface of the upper member. Each push-up block may be provided as a kit, with a single upper member and a plurality of lower members, with each lower member having a distinctive contour. The user may then remove, replace and interchange the lower members, depending upon the type of exercise in which the user wishes to engage.
- These and other features of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following specification and drawings.
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FIG. 1 is an environmental, perspective view of a pair of push-up blocks according to the present invention. -
FIG. 2A is a partially exploded front view of a push-up block according to the present invention. -
FIG. 28 is a partially exploded side view of the push-up block ofFIG. 2A . -
FIG. 3A is a partially exploded front view of an alternative embodiment of a push-up block according to the present invention. -
FIG. 3B is a partially exploded side view of the push-up block ofFIG. 3A . -
FIG. 4A is a partially exploded front view of another alternative embodiment of a push-up block according to the present invention. -
FIG. 4B is a partially exploded side view of the push-up block ofFIG. 4A . -
FIG. 5 is a top view of an alternative embodiment of the push-up block according to the present invention. -
FIG. 6 is a front view of an alternative embodiment of the push-up block according to the present invention. -
FIG. 7 is a partially exploded front view of another alternative embodiment of the push-up block according to the present invention. - Similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the attached drawings.
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FIG. 1 , the push-up block 10 is a device that provides the user with a hand grip for use during push-up exercises, as shown, and which further expands the range of exercises and the associated benefits associated with conventional push-ups. As shown inFIG. 1 a pair of push-up blocks 10 are preferably provided so that the user may perform push-up exercises with both hands. - As best shown in
FIG. 2A andFIG. 2B , the push-up block 10 includes anupper member 14, which is essentially a platform having a handle extending therefrom. Theupper member 14 has opposed upper andlower surfaces lower member 16 also has opposed upper andlower surfaces handle 12 is secured to theupper surface 13 of theupper member 14, providing the user with a handgrip.Upper member 14 andlower member 16 may be formed from any suitable material having the strength to support the user, and which is also lightweight enough to be easily portable, such as plastic, aluminum, etc.Handle 12 may be integrally formed withupper member 14, as a one-piece, molded plastic piece, or may, alternatively, be releasably secured thereto through the usage of any suitable releasable fastener. As a further alternative,handle 12 may be selectively foldable againstupper surface 13 for ease of transport and storage. Additionally, it should be understood that in addition to handle 12 being formed integrally with the upper member, the lower member may further be formed integrally with the upper member. In this alternative, the entire push-up block is formed as an integral, one-piece unit.Handle 12 is preferably formed or coated with a comfortable, frictionally engaging material, such as rubber or the like. - The
lower surface 34 of thelower member 16 may have various shapes, but is convex so that at least one lowest point thereof contacts the support surface when the push-upblock 10 is in use. Each of the upper and lower members may be rectangular when viewed from above, as shown, with exemplary dimensions including a width of approximately six inches and a length of approximately twelve inches. It should be understood that the dimensions and shape may be varied without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. InFIGS. 2A and 2B , thelower surface 34 may be substantially V-shaped, forming a triangular wedge, withvertex 36 resting on the ground during use. The contacting surface of the lower member is preferably formed from, or coated with, a non-skid material, such as rubber or the like, for frictionally engaging the support surface. - In the alternative embodiment of
FIGS. 3A and 3B ,lower member 20 has anupper surface 26 and alower surface 28, with thelower surface 28 being substantially pyramidal. In use,vertex 30 rests on the ground. In the further alternative embodiment ofFIGS. 4A and 4B , thelower member 22 has anupper surface 21 and an opposedlower surface 24, with thelower surface 24 being substantially semicircular or arcuate. In use, the lowest points on the arcuate lower surface contact the ground. It should be understood that the lower surface of the lower member may have any desired shape, and thatFIGS. 2A , 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A and 4B are shown for exemplary purposes only. - Additionally, the upper surface of the lower member is preferably releasably and removably attached to the
lower surface 19 of theupper member 14. InFIGS. 2A , 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A and 4B, hook andloop fasteners 18 are shown attached to the lower surface of the upper member and the upper surface of the lower member (with the lower surface of the upper member and the upper surface of the lower member preferably each being substantially planar). It should be understood that any suitable releasable fasteners may be used for releasable and removable mounting of the lower member to the upper member, such as clips, tongue-and-groove fasteners, screws, latches, push-button mechanisms or the like. - Each push-up
block 10 may be provided as a kit, with a singleupper member 14 and a plurality oflower members - In use, the user positions each push-
block 10 such that the lowest point or points of the lower member rests on the ground. The user then grips thehandles 12 and performs a push-up in the conventional manner. Due to the shape of the lower surfaces of the lower members, the user must attempt to maintain balance throughout performance of the push-up, thus providing exercise for muscle groups outside of the typical range of muscle groups used in push-ups. Additionally, the plurality of lower members allow the user to selectively interchange the variously contoured lower members to increase or decrease difficulty level in the exercise. - In addition to the components described above, it is further contemplated to provide a combination carrier and cover. Such a cover would be substantially box-shaped and could be used to removably and releasably cover the lower member, thus providing a flat lower surface, allowing the push-up block to be used for conventional, flat-bottom push-ups. When not in use, the box-shaped cover could be used for storage of the other components.
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FIG. 5 illustrates a further alternative, in which handle 12 is mounted to arotating plate 40, which is rotatably mounted withinupper surface 13 ofupper member 14. Rotatingplate 40 may be mounted withinupper surface 13 by any suitable type of rotatable mount, such as a conventional bearing, a lazy Susan-type mounting or the like. Preferably,plate 40 may be locked in place with respect toupper surface 13 via a push-button locking mechanism 42. Any suitable type of locking mechanism may be utilized, such as an elastically biased locking pin or the like. In use, the user may release the push-button locking mechanism 42 to allow plate 40 (and handle 12) to rotate, or may lock theplate 40 in place with respect toupper surface 13, allowing theblock 10 to be used in the manner described with relation to the previous embodiments. Although shown as being mounted onhandle 12, it should be understood that the push-button of lockingmechanism 42 may be mounted on any suitable surface ofblock 10. As a further alternative, the rotating handle ofFIG. 5 may be applied only to a single block; i.e., rather than having anupper member 14 and alower member 16, therotating handle 12 may be used in combination with any of the contouredlower members 16, with thehandle 12 and rotatingplate 40 being mounted on the upper surface thereof. - In the alternative embodiment of
FIG. 6 , push-upblock 100 is formed as a one-piece, integral unit; i.e.,member 116, similar tolower member 16 from the previous embodiments, is joined directly to thehandle 112 androtating plate 140. Rotatingplate 140 is mounted directly to theupper surface 113 ofmember 116. It should be understood thatmember 116 is shown for exemplary purposes only.Member 116 inFIG. 6 is similar tolower member 16 ofFIGS. 2A and 2B , including the sharp-angle vertex 36, howevermember 116 may have any desired contour. Rather than providing a plurality of removablelower members 16, a plurality of differingblocks 100 may be provided, each having amember 116 with a distinct contour, similar to the variety of contours described above with regard to removable and interchangeablelower members 16. As a further alternative, a single lower member may be provided, with the single lower member having a selectively changeable contour. - In the further alternative embodiment of
FIG. 7 , block 200 includes arotating base 214, similar toupper member 14 of the previous embodiments, but with rotatingbase 214 being only a substantially thin rotating base. The rotatingbase 214 has handle 212 mounted thereto and extending therefrom. The rotatingbase 214 has opposed upper andlower surfaces lower member 216 also has opposed upper andlower surfaces handle 212 is secured to theupper surface 213 of therotating base 214, providing the user with a handgrip. - The
lower surface 234 of thelower member 216 may have various shapes, but is convex so that at least one lowest point thereof contacts the support surface when the push-upblock 200 is in use. In the example ofFIG. 7 , thelower surface 234 may be substantially V-shaped, forming a triangular wedge, withvertex 236 resting on the ground during use. The contacting surface of the lower member is preferably formed from, or coated with, a non-skid material, such as rubber or the like, for frictionally engaging the support surface. InFIGS. 6 and 7 , the locking mechanism ofFIG. 5 may further be utilized for selectively locking rotation of the handle with respect to themember 116 orlower member 216. - It is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, but encompasses any and all embodiments within the scope of the following claims.
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1. A push-up block, comprising:
an upper member having opposed upper and lower surfaces;
a handle extending from the upper surface of the upper member;
a lower member having opposed upper and lower surfaces, the lower surface thereof having a substantially convex surface such that at least one lowest point thereof contacts a support surface when the push-up block is in use; and
means for releasably securing the upper surface of the lower member to the lower surface of the upper member.
2. The push-up block as recited in claim 1 , wherein said means for releasably securing the upper surface of the lower member to the lower surface of the upper member comprises hook and loop fasteners.
3. The push-up block as recited in claim 1 , wherein the lower surface of the lower member is substantially V-shaped.
4. The push-up block as recited in claim 1 , wherein the lower surface of the lower member is substantially semicircular.
5. The push-up block as recited in claim 1 , wherein the lower surface of the lower member is substantially pyramidal.
6. The push-up block as recited in claim 1 , wherein said handle is rotatable with respect to the upper surface of said upper member.
7. The push-up block as recited in claim 6 , wherein said handle is mounted on a rotating plate, said rotating plate being rotatably mounted on the upper surface of said upper member.
8. The push-up block as recited in claim 7 , further comprising means for selectively locking the rotating plate in place with respect to the upper surface of said upper member.
9. A push-up block kit, comprising:
an upper member having opposed upper and lower surfaces;
a handle secured to the upper surface of the upper member;
a plurality of lower members each having opposed upper and lower surfaces, the lower surface thereof being substantially convex so that at least one lowest point thereof contacts a support surface when the push-up block is in use; and
means for releasably securing the upper surface of one of the lower members to the lower surface of the upper member, whereby the lower members are selectively interchangeable to exercise different muscle groups.
10. The push-up block kit as recited in claim 9 , wherein said means for releasably securing the upper surface of one of the lower members to the lower surface of the upper member comprises hook and loop fasteners.
11. The push-up block kit as recited in claim 9 , wherein the lower surface of at least one of the lower members is substantially V-shaped.
12. The push-up block kit as recited in claim 9 , wherein the lower surface of at least one of the lower members is substantially semicircular.
13. The push-up block kit as recited in claim 9 , wherein the lower surface of at least one of the lower members is substantially pyramidal.
14. The push-up block kit as recited in claim 9 , wherein said handle is rotatable with respect to the upper surface of said upper member.
15. The push-up block kit as recited in claim 14 , wherein said handle is mounted on a rotating plate, said rotating plate being rotatably mounted on the upper surface of said upper member.
16. The push-up block kit as recited in claim 15 , further comprising means for selectively locking the rotating plate in place with respect to the upper surface of said upper member.
17. A push-up block, comprising:
a rotating base plate;
a handle extending from an upper surface of rotating base plate;
a lower member having opposed upper and lower surfaces, the lower surface thereof having a substantially convex surface such that at least one lowest point thereof contacts a support surface when the push-up block is in use, a lower surface of said rotating base plate being mounted on the upper surface of said lower member, said handle being selectively rotatable with respect to the upper surface of said lower member; and
means for selectively locking said handle in place with respect to the upper surface of said lower member.
18. The push-up block as recited in claim 17 , further comprising means for releasably securing the upper surface of the lower member to the lower surface of the rotating base.
19. The push-up block as recited in claim 17 , wherein the lower surface of the lower member is substantially V-shaped.
20. The push-up block as recited in claim 17 , wherein the lower surface of the lower member has a contour selected from the group consisting of: a substantially V-shaped contour, a substantially semicircular contour, and a substantially pyramidal contour.
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