Ideal Static Contraction Device

Abstract

The ideal static contraction device of the present invention comprises a system designed to provide safe, reliable, accurate, and efficient exercise options to individuals of all fitness levels. The device includes the rigidity and strength necessary to provide static contraction exercise capabilities able to withstand forces eight times greater than the force generated by the strongest human. The device also includes the versatility to be used at home or at a specialized fitness center through its transformable design features.

1 . An ideal static contraction device comprising: 
 a base plate;    a resistance sleeve, fitted to said base plate;    a resistance bar located substantially within said resistance sleeve;    a first column and a second column, wherein said first column and said second column are rigidly connected to said resistance bar;    a lift bar connected to said first column and said second column;    a strain detection mechanism in communication with said resistance bar, whereby said strain detection mechanism is capable of detecting a force generated by a user;    a meter in communication with said strain detection mechanism.    
   
   
       2 . The ideal static contraction device of  claim 1 , wherein said first column and said second column include incremental lock positions.  
   
   
       3 . The ideal static contraction device of  claim 2 , wherein said incremental lock positions are closely spaced.  
   
   
       4 . The ideal static contraction device of  claim 3 , wherein said lift bar includes a locking mechanism, wherein said locking mechanism cooperates with said incremental lock positions.  
   
   
       5 . The ideal static contraction device of  claim 4 , wherein said strain detection mechanism further comprises a set of four strain gauges.  
   
   
       6 . The ideal static contraction device of  claim 5  further comprising converters located on said base plate.  
   
   
       7 . The ideal static contraction device of  claim 6  further comprising a bench, wherein said bench is adapted to couple with a pair of bench receptacles, said bench receptacles located in said base plate.  
   
   
       8 . The ideal static contraction device of  claim 6  wherein said ideal static contraction device is positioned in a leg press configuration by means of said converters.  
   
   
       9 . The ideal static contraction device of  claim 8  further comprising a leg press seat, wherein said leg press seat is attached to said first and second columns, and wherein said leg press seat includes a seat back.  
   
   
       10 . The ideal static contraction device of  claim 9 , wherein said seat back is substantially parallel to said base plate.  
   
   
       11 . The ideal static contraction device of  claim 10  wherein said lift bar is located between said leg press seat and said base plate.  
   
   
       12 . An ideal static contraction device comprising: 
 a base plate;    a pair of wheels connected to said base plate;    a resistance sleeve, fitted to said base plate;    a resistance bar located substantially within said resistance sleeve;    a first column and a second column, wherein said first column and said second column are rigidly connected to said resistance bar, and wherein said first column and said second column include closely spaced incremental lock positions;    a lift bar wherein said lift bar includes a locking mechanism, wherein said locking mechanism cooperates with said incremental lock positions;    a set of four strain gauges in communication with said resistance bar, whereby said set of four strain gauges is capable of detecting a force generated by a user;    a meter in communication with said strain detection mechanism.    
   
   
       13 . The ideal static contraction device of  claim 12  further comprising a bench, wherein said bench is adapted to couple with a pair of bench receptacles, said bench receptacles located in said base plate.  
   
   
       14 . The ideal static contraction device of  claim 12  further comprising a leg press seat, wherein said leg press seat is attached to said first and second columns, and wherein said leg press seat includes a seat back.  
   
   
       15 . The ideal static contraction device of  claim 14 , wherein said seat back is substantially parallel to said base plate.  
   
   
       16 . The ideal static contraction device of  claim 15  wherein said lift bar is located between said leg press seat and said base plate.  
   
   
       17 . A method for performing ideal static contraction on an ideal static contraction device, said method comprising the steps of: 
 positioning a lift bar at a desired height between a first column and a second column, wherein said lift bar includes a locking mechanism, wherein said locking mechanism cooperates with incremental lock positions located on said first column and said second column, and wherein said first column and said second column are rigidly attached to a base plate, wherein said base plate further includes a resistance sleeve fitted to said base plate, and wherein a resistance bar is located substantially within said resistance sleeve;    positioning a user in a desired exercise position;    exerting a force upon said resistance bar;    detecting said force;    displaying force data on a meter;    using said force data to analyze fitness development.    
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 17  wherein said step of positioning a user in a desired exercise position further comprises coupling a bench with a base plate, and said step of exerting a force upon said resistance bar further comprises exerting a force on said lift bar.  
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 17  further comprising positioning said ideal static contraction device in a leg press configuration.  
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein step of positioning a user in a desired exercise position further comprises coupling a leg press seat to said first column and said second column.