Diametric resistance exercise device

Abstract

A device for exercising opposing muscle groups is provided. The exercise device includes a frame, a hand member, a foot member, and a leg member positioned between the hand member and the foot member and attached via a frame. The hand member, foot member, and leg members are configured such that a force applied by the user to the hand member is opposed by a counter force acting against the foot member, and vice-versa. In another embodiment, the foot member includes a foot securing means for securing a user's foot, or feet, to the foot member. A press member may also be connected to the frame, opposite the foot member configured to allow the user to perform pressing exercises.

1 . An exercise device for exercising opposing muscles comprising: 
 a frame;    a hand member connected to one end of the frame;    a foot member connected to an opposite end of the frame, the foot member being configured with a foot securing means for securing a user's foot to the foot member;    a leg member positioned between the hand member and the foot member and connected to the frame; and    wherein the hand member, foot member, and leg member are configured such that a force applied by the user to the hand member is opposed by a counter force acting against the foot member, and vice-versa.    
   
   
       2 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the hand member includes angled gripping sections configured to allow the user to grip the hand member in different positions.  
   
   
       3 . The device according to  claim 2 , wherein the hand member is configured to swivel.  
   
   
       4 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the foot securing means is  0  configured to wrap around the user's ankles.  
   
   
       5 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the foot securing means comprises two ‘C’ shaped members, which create a receiving area for holding the user's ankles therein.  
   
   
       6 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the foot securing means wraps around the user's foot to removably secure the user's foot to the foot member.  
   
   
       7 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the leg member comprises a layer of padding configured to protect the user from injury.  
   
   
       8 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the frame comprises an extension protruding from a side of the frame, wherein the leg member attaches to the extension, such that the leg member is offset from a longitudinal axis of the frame.  
   
   
       9 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the exercise device is constructed of PVC.  
   
   
       10 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the foot member is configured to swivel.  
   
   
       11 . An exercise device comprising: 
 a frame;    a press member connected to one end of the frame;    a foot member connected to an opposite end of the frame, the foot member being configured with a foot securing means;    a hand member connected to the frame and positioned between the press member and the foot member;    a leg member positioned between the hand member and the foot member and connected to the frame; and    wherein the press member, hand member, foot member, and leg member are configured such that a force applied by a user to the press or hand member is opposed by a counter force acting against the foot member, and vice-versa.    
   
   
       12 . The device according to  claim 11 , wherein the hand member includes angled gripping sections configured to allow the user to grip the hand member in different positions.  
   
   
       13 . The device according to  claim 12 , wherein the press member and hand member are configured to swivel.  
   
   
       14 . The device according to  claim 11 , wherein the foot securing means is configured to wrap around the user's ankles.  
   
   
       15 . The device according to  claim 11 , wherein the foot securing means comprises two ‘C’ shaped members  26 , which create a receiving area for holding the user's ankles therein.  
   
   
       16 . The device according to  claim 11 , wherein the foot securing means wraps around the user's foot to removably secure the user's foot to the foot member.  
   
   
       17 . The device according to  claim 11 , wherein the leg member comprises a layer of padding configured to protect the user from injury.  
   
   
       18 . The device according to  claim 11 , wherein the frame comprises an extension protruding from a side of the frame, wherein the leg member attaches to the extension, such that the leg member is offset from a longitudinal axis of the frame.  
   
   
       19 . The device according to  claim 11 , wherein the exercise device is constructed of PVC.  
   
   
       20 . The device according to  claim 11 , wherein the foot member is configured to swivel.