Exercise apparatus

Abstract

The present invention discloses a push-up exercise apparatus for performing push-up, particularly in close triceps position. The push-up exercise apparatus comprising a base member, a pair of spaced apart first support members centrally disposed on the base member at an angle of at least forty-five degrees, a pair of spaced apart second support members centrally disposed on the base member at an angle of at least forty-five degrees and parallel to the pair of first support members, a first handle disposed above the pair of spaced apart first support members and a second handle disposed above the pair of spaced apart second support members. The apparatus further enables to adapt a healthy lifestyle, aids in eliminating flabby arms and weak pectoral muscles and sculpts pectoral and triceps muscle.

Claims

1. A push-up exercise apparatus, comprising: a base member having two horizontal portions and a vertical portion, wherein said vertical portion is provided perpendicularly between said two horizontal portions forming an I shape; a pair of spaced apart first support members centrally disposed on said vertical portion of the base member at an acute angle with respect to a ground surface, wherein said pair of spaced apart first support members are parallel with respect to each other; a pair of spaced apart second support members centrally disposed on said vertical portion of the base member at an acute angle with respect to the ground surface, said pair of spaced apart second support members intersecting with said pair of spaced apart first support members forming a V shaped configuration; a first handle disposed above the pair of spaced apart first support members, and a second handle disposed above the pair of spaced apart second support members.

2. The push-up exercise apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the pair of first support members and the pair of second support members are disposed adjacent to one another.

3. The push-up exercise apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the push-up exercise apparatus is adapted to perform push-up in close triceps position.

4. The push-up exercise apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the push-up exercise apparatus is made of plastic material.

5. The push-up exercise apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the push-up exercise apparatus is made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene.

6. The push-up exercise apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first and second handles conform to a user's hand and fingers.

7. The push-up exercise apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first and second handles are cylindrical in shape.

8. The push-up exercise apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the base member, the first handle, the second handle and the pair of spaced apart first and second support members forms a unitary body.

9. The push-up exercise apparatus according to claim 1, a rear side of the base member comprises a honeycomb texture.

10. A push-up exercise apparatus, comprising: a. a base provided with two horizontal portions and a vertical portion perpendicular to said horizontal portions forming an I shape, said base having a top end and a bottom end, wherein said bottom end is entirely covered with a textured surface provided in a honeycomb texture; b. a pair of first support members extending from said vertical portion of said base, wherein said pair of first support members are provided as parallel members with respect to each other and extending in an angled direction from said base, wherein said pair of first support members are provided in a forty-five degree angle with respect to a ground surface, a first handle mounted to a top end of said pair of first support members, wherein first handle provided in a cylindrical configuration, said first handle having a width that is greater than a width of said pair of first support members extending outwardly thereout; and c. a pair of second support members extending from said vertical portion of said base, said pair of second support members intersecting with said pair first support members forming a V shaped configuration, wherein said pair of second support members are provided as parallel members with respect to each other and extending in an angled direction from said base, wherein said pair of second support members are provided in a forty-five degree angle with respect to said ground surface, a second handle mounted to a top end of said pair of second support members, said second handle provided in a cylindrical configuration, said second handle having a width that is greater than a width of said pair of second support members extending outwardly thereout, wherein said base, said pair of first support members, and said pair of second support members are made of a plastic material, wherein said first handle and said second handle are covered with a foam gripping material.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) With the above and other related objects in view, the invention consists in the details of construction and combination of parts as will be more fully understood from the following description, when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:

(2) FIG. 1 exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of a user performing push-up using a push-up exercise apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

(3) FIG. 2A exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of the push-up exercise apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The push-up exercise apparatus 100 comprising a base member 102, a pair of spaced apart first support members 104a centrally disposed on the base member 102 at an angle of at least forty-five degrees, a pair of spaced apart second support members 104b centrally disposed on the base member 102 at an angle of at least forty-five degrees and parallel to the pair of first support members 104a, a first handle 106a disposed above the pair of spaced apart first support members 104a and a second handle 106b disposed above the pair of spaced apart second support members 104b, is illustrated.

(4) FIG. 2B exemplarily illustrates a front view of the push-up exercise apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

(5) FIG. 2C exemplarily illustrates a side view of the push-up exercise apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

(6) FIG. 3 exemplarily illustrates a rear side of the base member 102 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The rear side of the base member 102 comprising a honeycomb texture 108, is illustrated.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

(7) Referring now to the drawings, FIGS. 1-3, where the present invention is generally referred with numeral 100, it can be observed a push-up exercise apparatus 100 for performing push-up, particularly in close triceps position or closed hand position, is disclosed.

(8) The apparatus 100 comprises a base member 102, a pair of first support member 104a, a pair of second support member 104b, a first handle 106a and a second handle 106b. The base member 102 comprises a first end surface and a second end surface. In one embodiment, a rear side of the base member 102 comprises a textured surface. In another embodiment, the rear side of the base member 102 comprises a honeycomb texture 108. The pair of spaced apart first support members 104a is centrally disposed on the first end surface of the base member 102 at an angle of at least forty-five degrees. The pair of spaced apart second support members 104b centrally disposed on the second end surface of the base member 102 at an angle of at least forty-five degrees and parallel to the pair of first support members 104a. In one embodiment, the pair of spaced apart first support members 104a extends upward and outward to the right and the pair of spaced apart second support members 104b extends upward and outward to the left, to form a V-shaped space therebetween.

(9) The first handle 106a disposed above the pair of spaced apart first support members 104a, and the second handle 106b disposed above the pair of spaced apart second support members 104b. The first and second handle or the handles (106a, 106b) have any desired shape, but not limited to, cylindrical, oval, or rectangular. Optionally, the handles (106a, 106b) may be covered by a gripping material, but not limited to, foam, rubber or the like. The base member 102, the handles (106a, 106b) and the pair of first and second support members (104a, 104b) form a unitary body. In an embodiment, the handles (106a, 106b) and pair of first and second support members (104a, 104b) are formed integral with the base member 102 or formed independently by any known means, such as moulding, casting and secured to the base member 102 by any known means, such as, by way of non-limiting example, fasteners, adhesives or the like.

(10) In an embodiment, the base member 102 is rectangular in shape. In one embodiment, the base member 102 is I shaped structure. In another embodiment, the base member 102 have any desired shape, such as, by way of non-limiting example, cylindrical, oval, or rectangular. In one embodiment, the pair of first support member 104a and the pair of second support member 104b is cylindrical in shape. In another embodiment, the pair of first support member 104a and the pair of second support member 104b have any desired shape, such as, by way of non-limiting example, cylindrical, oval, or rectangular. In one embodiment, the apparatus 100 is made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABC). In one embodiment, the apparatus 100 may be made of any suitable material such as, by way of non-limiting example, plastic, metal, wood or composite materials.

(11) In operation, a user grasps the handles (106a, 106b) of the exercise apparatus 100 with the bottom surface of the base member 102 on a floor or any other suitable surface. Thereafter, the user may support their body above the exercise apparatus 100 and could perform the push-up exercise. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the handles (106a, 106b) of the exercise apparatus 100 would enable the user to position their hands in a close-grip position, which would result in movements and motions that engage the pectoral muscles and triceps of the user.

(12) Advantageously, the apparatus 100 of the present invention allows the user to perform push-up, particularly in close triceps position or close hand position, without physical strain and injury often associated therewith. The push-up exercise apparatus 100 is adapted to be used by users over a wide range of ages, fitness levels, heights, and weights. Further, the apparatus 100 is provided with portability, compactness and inherent rigidity features. The apparatus 100 is further adapted to use by children, women, men or military personnel. The apparatus 100 further avoids any unnecessary movement as the apparatus 100 comprises a unitary body. The apparatus 100 further enables to adapt a healthy lifestyle, aids in eliminating flabby arms and weak pectoral muscles and sculpts pectoral and triceps muscle. The apparatus further 100 provides a more intense form of exercise; enables a fitness enthusiast to increase upper body and core strength; allows the user to more effectively engage muscles in the arms and chest; provides health-enhancing qualities; helps the user to lose weight; allows the user to perform close-grip push-ups using proper form; allows to more effectively isolate and target the triceps and pectoral muscles, and encourages a healthy lifestyle, while also helps in building confidence of the user. Further, the small and compact structure of the apparatus 100 enables easy portability and storage.

(13) The foregoing description conveys the best understanding of the objectives and advantages of the present invention. Different embodiments may be made of the inventive concept of this invention. It is to be understood that all matter disclosed herein is to be interpreted merely as illustrative, and not in a limiting sense.