Portable Hangboard for Grip and Finger Strength Training.

Abstract

The disclosure describes a novel portable grip and finger strength training hangboard. The apparatus allows user to perform weightlifting exercises, with a focus on grip strength training. The device is unique as it eliminates the use of intermediary items such as ropes, or bolts for latching onto a source of resistance. The source of resistance is gym equipment comprising dumbbells, barbells, and pullup bars. The device of this disclosure has two main components, the gripping mechanism and the built-in hook mechanism. The user interacts with the gripping mechanism and adjusts their hands to the desired grip, such as pinch or crimp grip. The gripping mechanism of the device has varying embodiments and features comprising of grooves, loops and ridges. The built-in hook anchor of the device quickly latches on to the source of resistance and allows the user to easily change resistance from one workout to next.

Claims

1. A portable hangboard comprising a built-in hook anchor for latching onto a source of resistance and a gripping mechanism.

2. The Device of claim 1 has a hook which latches onto a source of resistance. Source of resistance comprises gym equipment such as dumbbells, Olympic barbells, pullup bar, Lat pulldown barbells or pullup bars.

3. The Device of claim 1 consists of a gripping mechanism which varies in shape and comprises shapes such as spheres, loops, circles, rectangles.

4. The gripping mechanism of claim 1 also comprises of ridges, loops, holes, groves and indents designed to focus on grip strength training; comprising grip and pinch grips.

5. The device of claim 1 is made of wood, for a natural wood finish.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0010] The accompanying drawings are an illustration of the invention and serve to explain the principles of the invention. The drawings for not necessarily to scale and are not to be considered limiting to of the scope of invention.

[0011] FIG. 1 to FIG. 8: Show the first Embodiment:

[0012] FIG. 1. Shows an isometric view of the first embodiment of the invention.

[0013] FIG. 2. Shows the front view of the first embodiment of the invention.

[0014] FIG. 3. Shows side view of the first embodiment of the invention.

[0015] FIG. 4. Shows back view of the first embodiment of the invention.

[0016] FIG. 5. Shows top view of the first embodiment of the invention.

[0017] FIG. 6. Shows a user holding the gripping mechanism (with a pinch grip); a Dumbbell is anchored on the hook for resistance.

[0018] FIG. 7. Shows a user holding two gripping mechanisms with a crimp grip; the hooks are latched on to a pullup bar.

[0019] FIG. 8. Shows a user holding two gripping mechanisms with a crimp grip; the hooks of the apparatuses are latched onto a barbell for resistance as the user prepares to perform a deadlift exercise.

[0020] FIG. 9. Shows an alternative embodiment of the apparatus with a rod-shaped gripping mechanism.

[0021] FIG. 10. Shows an alternative embodiment of the apparatus with a spherical gripping mechanism.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

[0022] FIGS. 1 to 5 show embodiment one of the invention from different angles. The embodiment consists of the main body (100), gripping mechanism (101), groove cut out for crimp gripping (102), and a carved out hook apparatus (103) for latching on the source of resistance.

[0023] FIGS. 6 to 8 illustrate embodiment one of the invention being used in different workouts. FIG. 6 illustrates a user holding the invention with a pinch grip while a dumbbell is anchored to the hook for resistance. FIG. 7 illustrates a user performing pullups by holding two apparatuses with a crimp grip as the hooks are latched on to a pullup bar. FIG. 8 illustrates a user holding two apparatuses with a crimp grip while preparing to perform a deadlift; the hooks of the two apparatuses are anchored onto a barbell for resistance.

[0024] FIGS. 9 and 10 show alternative embodiments of the invention, where the gripping mechanism is a rod and spherical respectively.