AB isoflex

Abstract

An abdominal exercise device is disclosed to facilitate exercise of the abdominal muscles. The device is comprised of a harness that stabilizes the exercisers hands and feet allowing for total control while contracting the abdominal muscles. The said device consist of two straps that extend parallel beneath the exercisers frame. The two parallel straps are secured by cross straps. The user places the said device on a flat surface. The user sits down and secures feet in the adjustable openings at the lower end and hands in the grips at the opposite end. The user then pulls the straps over their shoulders and is positioned for the exercise. The user then raises the upper body in a “crunch” type exercise. The straps provide resistance to the abdomen and provides support to the users frame when performing an abdominal exercise.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . An abdominal exercise device comprising: 
 a pair of straps that extend parallel beneath the users frame;    three cross support straps;    a pair of adjustable openings for the feet to stabilize the lower body;    a pair of hand grip openings for the hands to stabilize the upper body;    a neck support cross strap;    a pair of shoulder pads;    
     
     
         2 . The abdominal exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein said device includes a pair of straps with foot and hand grip openings that extend parallel under the users frame locking the hands and feet in a stabilized position.  
     
     
         3 . The exercise device of  claim 2 , wherein the said device includes adjustable velcro foot straps to secure the positioning of the feet and stabilize the body while performing the abdominal exercises.  
     
     
         4 . The exercise device of  claim 2 , wherein the device further includes a pair of short and long hand grips that allow the exerciser to grip the upper end of the harness securely.  
     
     
         5 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the device further includes three cross straps supporting the structure and positioning of the two longer parallel straps.  
     
     
         7 . The exercise device of  claim 2 , wherein the device further includes the means of adjusting the length of the lower end of the straps to fit the users frame.  
     
     
         8 . The exercise device of  claim 4 , wherein the device further includes alternate lengths for various exercise movements.  
     
     
         9 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the device allows the user to pull the body upward to perform an abdominal crunch and contracting the upper abdominal muscles.  
     
     
         10 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the device further includes the means of allowing the exerciser to contract the lower abdominal muscles by raising the lower body at the users hip joint.  
     
     
         11 . The exercise device of  claim 8 , wherein the device allows the user to extend arm forward to opposite side of the body contracting the external obliques muscles in the sides of the torso.  
     
     
         12 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , comprises a neck support strap preventing straining of the neck muscles throughout the movement of the exercise.  
     
     
         13 . The exercise device of  claim 12 , wherein the neck support is comprised of a padded material for comfort.  
     
     
         14 . The exercise device of  claim 13 , wherein the neck support strap is removable for advanced users.  
     
     
         15 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the device includes a pair of padded shoulder pads attached to the two parallel straps for extra support and comfort.  
     
     
         16 . An abdominal exercise device comprising: 
 a pair of cross straps for support;    a pair of foot loop openings to stabilize the feet;    a pair of handgrips;    
     
     
         17 . The exercise device of  claim 16 , wherein the device further includes two cross straps to support the users frame and provide structure to the said device.  
     
     
         18 . The exercise device of  claim 16 , wherein the device further includes two cross straps with an x in the center to support the users frame.  
     
     
         19 . The exercise device of  claim 16 , wherein the device includes one handgrip on each side.  
     
     
         20 . The exercise device of  claim 16 , wherein the device includes adjustable foot loop openings. Adjustments are made with a single adjustment clip on each side.