Bench for performing hip extensions with a bar

Abstract

The invention relates to a bench, which is designed for performing hip extensions in such a way as to prevent damage to the back of the user, and can be adapted to different sizes. To this end, the bench consists of an H-shaped frame having a middle beam (7) that is slightly shorter than the distance established between the disks (6) of the bar (5) to be lifted, and on which a back rest or seat (14) is provided, comprising height-regulating means, characterized in that the height of the side beams is such that the bar (5) can be rolled over the surface of the beams above the stretched-out body of the user, while the large disks are flush with the ground so as not to limit the range of movement.

Claims

1. A bench for performing hip thrusts with a barbell and disk-shaped weights, the bench comprising: an H-shaped frame comprising two parallel side beams and a middle beam connected perpendicular to and between the parallel side beams; wherein the parallel side beams have respective first and second ends; wherein the barbell is configured to roll over sliding guides provided on an upper surface of the parallel side beams of the H-shaped frame, where each of the sliding guides has a first end and a second end, and wherein each of the first and second ends of the sliding guides has an end stop; and wherein a backrest or seat is provided on the middle beam, where the backrest or seat comprises a seat adjustment mechanism; an emergence or off-shoot projecting downwards from an intermediate portion of each of the parallel side beams of the H-shaped frame, the respective emergences or off-shoots forming intermediate legs; and a platform that is fixed between the intermediate legs and a pair of end legs attached to the second ends of the respective parallel side beams, the platform configured to support feet of a user thereon, wherein the platform is non-slip to prevent the feet of the user from slipping while performing exercises.

2. The bench for performing hip thrusts with a barbell and disk-shaped weights according to claim 1, wherein the seat adjustment mechanism comprises an arm, a pillar and a pin; wherein the arm protrudes from an intermediate portion of the middle beam, and the pillar is telescopically disposed inside of the arm and is configured to move vertically inside of the arm to adjust a height of the backrest or seat, wherein the pin fixes the pillar relative to the arm.

3. The bench for performing hip thrusts with a barbell and disk-shaped weights according to claim 1, wherein the parallel side beams include a series of through holes in which lugs are selectively fitted for fixing closed elastic bands in a longitudinal direction, above ends of the barbell, and in a transverse direction, above a body of the user.

4. The bench for performing hip thrusts with a barbell and disk-shaped weights according to claim 1, wherein the parallel side beams of the bench extend in a rearward direction a length beyond the backrest or seat, and a length in a forward direction to a far edge of the platform.

5. The bench for performing hip thrusts with a barbell and disk-shaped weights according to claim 1, wherein the backrest or seat comprises a flat seat, and said flat seat has handles configured to allow the user to perform reverse hyper exercises.

6. The bench for performing hip thrusts with a barbell and disk-shaped weights according to claim 1, wherein the bench further includes a ring over a middle area of the middle beam of the H-shaped frame for passing an elastic band therethrough enabling the user to perform other exercises.

7. The bench for performing hip thrusts with a barbell and disk-shaped weights according to claim 1, wherein an inclination of the backrest or seat is adjustable.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) In order to complement the description being made below and with the aim of facilitating a better understanding of the invention characteristics, according to a preferred and practical exemplary embodiment thereof a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description, in which by way of non-limiting example, the following has been represented:

(2) FIGS. 1 and 2.—Show both perspective views of the current state of the art, in which the limit positions of the exercise for which the bench of the invention is intended can be observed, but performed instead on a conventional bench.

(3) FIG. 3.—Shows, a side view of the bench object of the present invention.

(4) FIG. 4.—Shows, a plan view of the bench of the previous figure.

(5) FIG. 5.—Corresponds to a general perspective view of the bench to carry out hip extensions with a bar, in a variant that involves an essential improvement of the invention.

(6) FIG. 6.—Corresponds to a view such as the one of the previous figure, but in a flat seat version with handles for the hands.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

(7) As can be seen in FIGS. 1 and 2, when performing the exercise known as “hip thrust”, or hip extension with a bar, the sports persons (1) are seated on the floor, with their backs (2) resting against the bench (3), their legs (4) bent and the bar (5) with disks (6) positioned over their abdomen, such that the exercise consists of lifting the waist against the weight of the bar, using the back as a pivoting point for the body, so that in the upper limit position, the abdomen is in line with the knees, and the legs forming a right angle.

(8) Well then, now according to the invention, and as can be seen in FIGS. 3 and 4, the bench of the invention is made up of an H-shaped frame having a middle beam (7) that is slightly shorter than the distance established between the disks (6) of the bar (5), such that the side beams (8) have on their upper surface, both guides (9) for sliding said bar, which end with both stops (10) at the ends thereof that prevent the bar from falling.

(9) As far as the side beams are concerned (8), although they may have a large variety of configurations, such as for example, the bridge configuration shown in FIG. 2, in any event they all will have a common factor, i.e., the height thereof shall be high enough to enable the bar (5) to be rolled over the body of the user laying down on the floor, and short enough so the larger disks (6), in the resting position of the bar (5) over the guides (9), are as close as possible to the floor.

(10) According to another feature of the invention, from the intermediate region of the crossbar (7) an arm (11) protrudes perpendicularly and horizontally, ending in a tubular recess, in which a pillar (12) can be moved vertically and adjusted in height by means of a pin (13), pillar which ends in a cushioned backrest (14) with ergonomic configuration, having an inclination in conformance with the types of exercises previously described, thereby making it possible to adopt different positions adjustable in height for said backrests.

(11) Concurrently, it should be highlighted the fact that the side beams (8) may include a series of through holes (15) in which lugs (16) are selectively fitted for fixing closed elastic bands (20), such that by establishing an elastic band (20) on either side of the bench, between a pair of lugs and above the bar (5), the exercise is optimized, since the force to be exerted passes from being constant to being proportional, reaching the highest level of effort at the limit elevation point of the user's hip.

(12) These lugs also make it possible to place a longer closed elastic band (20), transversely to the bench, which is arranged transversely to the users' abdomen, opposing the movement thereof.

(13) These lugs also make it possible to place a longer closed elastic band, transversely to the bench, which is arranged transversely to the users' abdomen, opposing the movement thereof.

(14) In an embodiment variant shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, it has been provided to include, at intermediate points of the sides (8), in addition to the end legs (17), a pair of intermediate legs (17′), between which legs and one of the pairs of legs (7), namely that of the rear end, a platform (18) having a non-slip surface is fixed, preferably by welding, such that when the sports persons perform a deadlift exercise, with rubber bands, the assembly of the bench will be prevented from lifting up relative to the floor, given that the same is secured to the lower platform (18) and the latter constitutes a platform on which the feet of the sports persons themselves are precisely resting.

(15) Therefore, by means of the platform (18) with a non-slip surface, on the one hand the bench is prevented from lifting up when certain gym exercises are performed, and at the same time the feet are prevented from slipping, as well as, the platform itself when other exercises are performed, which entails a significant improvement.

(16) Lastly, it should be mentioned that another improvement is based on the fact that the backrest or seat (14) rather than having an ergonomic configuration, as shown in FIG. 1, could be completely flat (14′), as shown in FIG. 2, and even wider, so as to make it possible performing another type of exercises, such as reverse hyper, wherein the bench, in addition to having such flat seat (14′), would have handles or grips (19) as well, so such exercise may be performed.

(17) It should be pointed out that on the intermediate area of the transverse beam (7) of the frame, it is possible to fix a lower ring (21) in order to pass through the same an elastic band (20), which makes it possible to perform more gluteus and other exercises.

(18) The special configuration of the bench makes it extremely stable, being it possible to incorporate in the legs thereof non-slip elements, as well as to lean against a wall, without that preventing the exercises intended for this device from being correctly carried out.