Squat rack for group fitness classes

Abstract

A squat rack for group fitness exercises specifically designed for storability and mobility. Storability is achieved by making one of the edges narrower than the other allowing one unit to fit in another. Mobility is achieved through two small wheels placed on one edge and a set of handles on the opposite edge. The rack is to be used in group classes in gyms, health clubs and other sport venues.

Claims

1. A stackable squat rack designed for storability and mobility, comprising a pair of vertical rack members angled on an incline from a vertical position and connected via a crossbar; a pair of vertical support members each connected to a respective vertical rack member of the pair of vertical rack members, the pair of vertical support members configured to support the pair of vertical rack members; a pair of base members connected to each other via a floorbar, said pair of base members adapted to engage a floor surface, said pair of base members each connected to a respective vertical rack member of said pair of vertical rack members and to a respective vertical support member of said pair of vertical support members; a pair of horizontal support members each connected to a respective portion of said pair of vertical support members at one end and to a respective base member of said pair of base members at another end; a plurality of bar supports boated on the pair of vertical support members and said pair of horizontal support members; and two wheels connected to an end of said pair of base members, wherein each of the two wheels are connected to a respective base member of the pair of base members, wherein the pair of base members are angled such that the stackable squat rack is narrower at its rear than its front to allow the stackable squat rack to fit into another stackable squat rack of similar configuration for storage.

2. The stackable squat rack of claim 1, further comprising a set of a handle located on each of the pair of horizontal support members.

3. The stackable squat rack of claim 1, wherein said squat rack is specifically designed for storability and mobility.

4. The stackable squat rack of claim 1, wherein said squat rack is made of metal or a metal alloy.

5. The stackable squat rack of claim 1, wherein the two wheels are configured to only touch the floor surface when the stackable squat rack is raised from the front of the stackable squat rack.

6. The stackable squat rack of claim 1, wherein the stackable squat rack is adjustable to fit a user's height.

7. The stackable squat rack of claim 1, further comprising a plate holder.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a squat rack of an embodiment of the invention;

(2) FIG. 2 shows a rear perspective view of the squat rack of FIG. 1; and

(3) FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of the squat rack of FIG. 1 inserted into other corresponding squat racks.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(4) FIGS. 1 and 2 show a pair of vertical rack members (1), crossbar (2), pair of vertical support members (3), pair of base members (4), floorbar (5), pair of horizontal support members (6), plurality of bar supports (7), two wheels (8), set of handles (9) and plate holder (10). The rack's mobility and storability could make it a standard piece of equipment in fitness studios thus presenting the following advantages for group classes: 1. The rack allows the use of adequate loads for the various muscle groups, particularly the legs and glutes, and allows participants to use heavy loads similar to those used in weight rooms. 2. The rack allows the easy and safe change of weights in order to adjust the load to the different exercise types, different series and different class objectives. 3. The rack allows the participant to rest the barbell on the rack pins whenever necessary and in the rest periods between series. 4. The rack increases the level of safety in the class particularly in relation to the handling of weights and execution of movements. 5. The rack allows for the integration of the main weight-training methods and systems with group classes to create a new class model which combines the pleasure of group classes with the efficiency of weight-lifting.

(5) The process described in this document, of applying structural changes to a piece of equipment in order to enhance its functionality for Fitness is very similar to the process used to create the Spinning class. To create Spinning, Johnny G. transformed the conventional bicycle to create a new exercise model combining an adapted piece of equipment (the spinning bike) with its specific class methodology (the spinning class).