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Harness apparatus for squatting exercises

Harness apparatus for squatting exercises description/claims

The present Utility patent application claims priority benefit of the U.S. provisional application for patent Ser. No. 60/593,666 filed on Feb. 3, 2005 under 35 U.S.C. 119(e). The contents of this related provisional application are incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.

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The present invention relates generally to exercise equipment. More particularly, the invention relates to a harness to be used when performing freestanding leg exercises.

When performing various freestanding leg exercises such as, but not limited to, regular squats, wide legged squats, front squats, stationary lunges, and alternating lunges, it is beneficial for a weightlifter to maintain correct posture and have support for his back and upper torso. This support becomes more crucial as the weightlifter increases the amount of weight he or she is lifting. Maintaining proper posture and support reduces the risk of injury and improves the quality of the exercise. Existing weightlifting accessories are intended strictly for easing the tension of the weight bar along the neckline, and provide no upper body support or assistance in maintaining the proper form when training.

Having an upper body support allows less tension/pressure across the neckline—shoulders trapezoids and collar bones to mention. Less pressure here generally results in a better upright posture to aid in a full squat position while training. Lower back pressure usually stops the body from allowing follow through in movement—spine and waistline support eases the pressure off of these areas for better performance. In view of the foregoing, there is a need for a device that provides upper body support and maintains correct posture for a weightlifter performing freestanding leg exercises.

The present invention is illustrated by way of example, and not by way of limitation, in the figures of the accompanying drawings and in which like reference numerals refer to similar elements and in which:

FIG. 1, FIG. 2, and FIG. 3 illustrate an exemplary training harness to provide support while performing freestanding leg exercises, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 shows a side view of the harness. FIG. 2 shows a three-quarter view of the harness illustrating the placement of stationary back-harness hooks. FIG. 3 shows a three-quarter view of the harness illustrating the secure placement of a spine blade in an outside back pocket on a weightlifting belt and a hook and loop tongue secured to a hook and loop strip on spine blade;

FIG. 4 is a back view of an exemplary male version of a training harness, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5A and FIG. 5B illustrate an exemplary front harness hook and an exemplary adjustment system for the front harness hook, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5A illustrates a perspective view of an exemplary front harness adjustable strap, and FIG. 5B illustrates a perspective view of the exemplary front harness hook;

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