US-12616869-B2 - Weightlifting and strength training exercise equipment

US12616869B2US 12616869 B2US12616869 B2US 12616869B2US-12616869-B2

Abstract

A weightlifting and strength training apparatus intended for a full body workout. The weightlifting apparatus combines the weightlifting aspects of a yoke with the resistance training of a sled.

Inventors

Pierre Marc Daoust

Assignees

Pierre Marc Daoust

Dates

Publication Date: 20260505
Application Date: 20220903

Claims (8)

1 . A weightlifting and strength training apparatus comprising: a push plate supported by a front lift bar; a rear strut extending from a central strut, the rear strut having a horizontally disposed part and an angled part extending down to a rear plate; a first tubing extending from a first skid plate and a second tubing extending from a second skid plate for supporting the central strut; at least one handle extending from the front lift bar; and a third tubing extending from the first skid plate and a fourth tubing extending from the second skid plate, the third and fourth tubing cooperating to support the front lift bar.
2 . The weightlifting and strength training apparatus as in claim 1 , wherein the rear plate provides additional resistance while using the push plate to move the apparatus.
3 . The weightlifting and strength training apparatus as in claim 1 , wherein the first and second skid plates provide additional stability to the apparatus along with additional resistance while moving the apparatus with the push plate.
4 . The weightlifting and strength training apparatus as in claim 1 , wherein the rear plate is hingedly attached to the angled part of the rear strut.
5 . The weightlifting and strength training apparatus as in claim 1 , wherein a plurality of weight pegs allows for the user to increase the amount of exertion required to lift and move the apparatus.
6 . The weightlifting and strength training apparatus as in claim 1 , wherein additional stability is provided to the apparatus via a pull-up bar, the pull-up bar supported by the third and fourth tubing.
7 . The weightlifting and strength training apparatus as in claim 1 , wherein the push plate is removable from the front lift bar as to suit other exercises.
8 . The weightlifting and strength training apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a plurality of pins can be used to adjust a height of at least one handle, the push plate, a pull-up bar, and at least one weight peg.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Technical Field The present invention relates to weightlifting and strength training equipment. Weightlifting and strength training has many health benefits for an individual. As a result, many individuals try working out every day to maintain physical fitness. The user can perform a variety of different exercises at his or her discretion with the present invention. The user can perform an exercise routine. Strength and endurance promote good physical fitness. Weightlifting is used to build muscular strength. Muscular endurance is increased by performing repetitions with smaller amount of weight. A variety of exercise machines are available; however, most people lack the space for multiple machines. It is an object of the present invention to provide an exercise machine that has the ability to allow the user to both weight lift and strength train in a smaller space than the usual multiple machines now required to accomplish the same tasks. The exercise equipment enables the user to perform a variety of different exercises. Weightlifters perform various exercises for the purpose of developing particular muscles throughout the body. These exercises can be performed through the use of free weights, such as barbells, or with machines. Many weightlifters prefer free weights because free weights permit the lifter to perform the exercises in a natural motion while utilizing pure body leverage in performing the exercise. This facilitates isolation of particular muscle groups and simulates actual athletic sports motions. Athletic trainers throughout the country have begun to realize the critical role strength training plays with regard to their athlete's goals of overall physical fitness. A problem arises when gyms have limited funding, space, or both. Definitions 1 is the Rear Plate;2 is the Rear Strut;3 is the Central Strut;4 is the Left Skid Plate;5 is the Right Skid Plate;6 is the Front Lift Bar;7 is the Push Plate;8 is the Pull-Up Bar;9 refers to Handles A;10 refers to Weight Pegs;11 refers to Handles B;12 refers to 2×0.125 inch Tube A;13 refers to 2×0.125 inch Tube B;14 refers to Locking Pins for a 0.5 inch hole;15 refers to a hinge point between the Rear Plate 1 and the Rear Strut 2; and16 refers to Handles C. It may be advantageous to set forth definitions of certain words and phrases used in this patent document. The terms “include” and “comprise,” as well as derivatives thereof, mean inclusion without limitation. The term “or” is inclusive, meaning and/or. The phrases “associated with” and “associated therewith,” as well as derivatives thereof, may mean to include, be included within, interconnect with, contain, be contained within, connect to or with, couple to or with, be communicable with, cooperate with, interleave, juxtapose, be proximate to, be bound to or with, have, have a property of, or the like. Resistance mechanism as used herein means any device configured to resist the movement of a weight sled when a force is applied to the weight sled. Resistance mechanisms include, but are not limited to, mechanical brakes, anchors, weights, or devices that create friction with a ground surface. Wheel as used herein means any circular mechanism for bearing weight and allowing the weight to roll across a surface. Non-limiting examples of wheels according to this definition are solid wheels, spoked wheels, wheels with tires of various sorts, rail wheels for use on tracks, track wheels for use in guiding continuous belts, treads, or track mechanisms, and roller-bearing wheels. While most wheels will bear the weight on an axle running through the center of the wheel perpendicular to the circular shape, in the case of roller-bearing wheels, the weight may be borne on the outer surface of the wheel against bearings, or in some cases against bearings on the inner surface of an open circular wheel. Lever, as used herein, is a machine consisting of a beam pivotable at a fixed hinge, or pivot, called a fulcrum. A lever is a rigid body capable of rotating on a point on itself. Some embodiments provide for holding one or more weights. A weight can be of any suitable material (e.g., metal, rubber, plastic, composite, and combinations thereof). A standard Olympic lifting weights, or “bumper,” has an external circumference that is rubber and an inner circumference that is a metal plate, configured to allow movement onto and off of a barbell. Olympic weightlifting bumpers also often have different widths based on the heaviness of the weight. For example, a 25 kg plate will have a larger width than a 20 kg plate, which will have a larger width than a 15 kg plate, which will have a larger width than a 10 kg plate, which will have a larger width than a 5 kg plate. However, each of these different weight plates can have the same circumference and diameter. Terms relating to circular shapes as used herein, such as diameter or radius, should be understood not to require perfect circular structures, b