Push up trainer

Abstract

An apparatus for performing pushups thereupon, comprising: two arcuate side pieces each comprising a gradually sloping front section and a sharply descending back section terminating in feet; each back leg being telescopically extendible from a back section of an arcuate side piece, and incorporating a locking means to keep the back legs extended by a desired amount; the front and back feet for supporting the apparatus on the ground; the apparatus further comprising a rectangle of struts coupling the arcuate legs together, and an upper cross bar for coupling the arcuate side pieces together near the highest point thereof; such that a user may alternatively: (i) grip the gently sloping front sections and ergonomically support his arms thereby to perform moderate press ups, or (ii) support his ankles on the upper cross bar and hands on the ground to perform demanding press ups.

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       14 . An apparatus, supported on a substrate, and configured for performing variations of pushups by a user thereupon, said apparatus arranged as an interconnected framework having two identical arcuate frame pieces, said framework comprising:
 a) a front support section interfacing with said substrate, and arranged at a first angle with respect to said substrate;   b) an adjustable rear support section interfacing with said substrate, and arranged at a second angle with respect to said substrate, said rear support section comprising telescopically extendable leg sections with locking mechanisms; and,   c) a gripping section arranged between said front support section and said rear support section, and sloping downward from said rear support section to said front support section in a range of adjustable gradients, said range of gradients being adjustable by said extendable legs of said front support section so as to provide support for said user 45° from the substrate, said gripping section being configured to facilitate a palm-facing grip for said user grasping said gripping section to perform a push-up exercise.   
   
   
       15 . The apparatus of  claim 14  further comprising a front strut for spanning between said two identical arcuate frame pieces at said front section proximate said substrate, a back strut for spanning between said two said identical arcuate frame pieces at said rear section above each said extendible leg and a pair of side struts that span between the front support section and the rear support section of each said identical arcuate frame piece to provide rigidity thereby and, an upper cross bar for coupling said identical arcuate frame pieces together near a highest point from the substrate. 
   
   
       16 . The apparatus of  claim 15  wherein telescopically extendable leg sections adjust the height of the back strut from the substrate thereby adjusting the gradient of the gripping section, such that said user may alternatively:
 (i) grip the gently sloping gripping sections and ergonomically support his arms thereby to perform moderate pushups, and   (ii) support the user's ankles on said upper cross bar and the user's hands on the substrate to perform demanding pushups.   
   
   
       17 . The apparatus of  claim 14  wherein said framework comprises tubing. 
   
   
       18 . The apparatus of  claim 14 , wherein said apparatus is fabricated from a material selected from a group consisting of aluminum, steel and plastic. 
   
   
       19 . The apparatus of  claim 15 , wherein said telescopically extendible leg sections are lockable in position by a peg. 
   
   
       20 . The apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein said peg is spring loaded. 
   
   
       21 . The apparatus of  claim 14 , wherein said gripping section is provided with at least two hand grips. 
   
   
       22 . The apparatus of  claim 21 , wherein each said hand grip is a tubular foam sleeve covering a length of said gripping section. 
   
   
       23 . The apparatus of  claim 22 , wherein said range of gradients is from 20° to 60° to the substrate. 
   
   
       24 . The apparatus of  claim 14 , wherein said identical arcuate frame pieces are separated by a distance of between 60 cm and 80 cm. 
   
   
       25 . The apparatus of  claim 14  further comprising rubber grips located on ends of said identical arcuate pieces to prevent said apparatus from slipping. 
   
   
       26 . The apparatus of  claim 14 , wherein a plurality of said apparatuses are stackable to be stored in a small space.