Push-up and dip assist exercise apparatus

Abstract

The present invention relates to a upper body exercise apparatus that combines upper body movements to achieve assisted push-up and dip exercise. More particularly, the present invention is associated with an exercise apparatus having separately supported platform for a portion of a user combining coordinated upper body exercise with the motion of the platform. When the torso of a user is positioned on the platform, energy storage devices absorb energy during the down stroke of push-up exercise. As the user begins the up stroke, the absorbed energy assists the user during the up stroke. A pair of handles are provided for dip exercise where the lower body contacts the platform. Further, the exercise apparatus provides adjustable energy storage.

1 ) An exercise apparatus configured for assisted push-up exercise comprising;
 a free standing framework, said free standing framework configured to be positioned upon a supporting surface without attachment;   a pair of singular guide tracks, each said singular guide track attached to a side of said framework;   a pair of singular guides, each said singular guide operably associated with a respective said singular guide track;   a pair of elongated linear platforms, said pair of elongated linear platforms being positioned traverse to a user and having a left sidebar and a right sidebar, each sidebar configured for a respective said singular guide positioned intermediate the ends of each said sidebar and connecting the ends of said pair of elongated linear platforms;   said pair of elongated linear platforms, said pair of singular guides and said pair of singular guide tracks being configured to support the chest of said user in a prone position while the hands and feet of said user contact said supporting surface;   a pair of energy storage devices for each said sidebar, each pair of energy storage devices connected to a respective said sidebar and said free standing framework;   said pair of elongated linear platforms configured to provide support for said chest of said user during said push-up exercise whereby the energy absorbed in said energy storage devices during the down stroke of said user is returned during the upstroke to assist said user.   
     
     
         2 ) The exercise apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein said energy storage devices are springs, said springs attached to either said sidebar and said free standing framework. 
     
     
         3 ) The exercise apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein said energy storage devices are elastic members, said elastic members attached to either said sidebar and said free standing framework. 
     
     
         4 ) The exercise apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein said energy storage devices are adjustable to vary the amount of energy stored during the down stroke of said exercise apparatus. 
     
     
         5 ) The exercise apparatus according to  claim 1  further comprising a pair of cushions, each said cushion encasing a respective said elongated linear platform and positioned to be in contact with said chest of said user. 
     
     
         6 ) The exercise apparatus according to  claim 1  further comprising a pair of handles, said handles attached to said free standing framework. 
     
     
         7 ) The exercise apparatus according to  claim 6  wherein said handles are positioned upon said free standing framework to facilitate dip exercise. 
     
     
         8 ) An exercise apparatus configured for assisted dip exercise comprising;
 a free standing framework, said free standing framework configured to be positioned upon a supporting surface and repositioned to stowage after said assisted dip exercise;   a pair of elongated linear platforms, said pair of elongated linear platforms being positioned traverse to a user and having a left sidebar and a right sidebar connecting the ends of said pair of elongated linear platforms;   a left guide, said left guide attached to said left sidebar intermediate the ends of said left sidebar;   a right guide, said right guide attached to said right sidebar intermediate the ends of said right sidebar;   a left guide track, said left guide track slidably associated with said left guide and attached to said free standing framework;   a right guide track, said right guide track slidably associated with said right guide and attached to said free standing framework;   a pair of energy storage devices, each energy storage device connected to a respective said sidebar and said free standing framework;   said pair of elongated linear platforms configured to provide support for the lower portion of said user during said assisted dip exercise whereby the energy absorbed in said energy storage devices during the down stroke of said user is returned during the upstroke to assist said user.   
     
     
         9 ) The exercise apparatus according to  claim 8  wherein said energy storage devices are springs, said springs attached to said sidebars of said pair of elongated linear platforms and said free standing framework. 
     
     
         10 ) The exercise apparatus according to  claim 8  wherein said energy storage devices are elastic members, said elastic members attached to said sidebars of said pair of elongated linear platforms and said free standing framework. 
     
     
         11 ) The exercise apparatus according to  claim 8  wherein said energy storage devices are adjustable to vary the amount of energy stored during the down stroke of said exercise apparatus. 
     
     
         12 ) The exercise apparatus according to  claim 8  further comprising a pair of cushions, each said cushion encasing a respective said elongated linear platform and positioned to be in contact with said lower portion of said user. 
     
     
         13 ) The exercise apparatus according to  claim 8  further comprising a pair of handles, said handles attached to said free standing framework. 
     
     
         14 ) The exercise apparatus according to  claim 13  wherein said handles are positioned upon said free standing framework to facilitate said assisted dip exercise. 
     
     
         15 ) An exercise apparatus configured for assisted push-up and dip exercise comprising;
 a free standing framework, said free standing framework configured to be positioned upon a supporting surface;   a pair of guide tracks, each said guide track attached to said free standing framework;   a pair of guides, each said guide operably associated with a respective said guide track;   a pair of elongated linear platforms, said pair of elongated linear platforms being positioned traverse to a user and having a left sidebar and a right sidebar, each configured for a respective said guide positioned intermediate the ends of said sidebar and connecting the ends of said pair of elongated linear platforms;   said pair of elongated linear platforms, said pair of guides and said pair of guide tracks being configured to support the chest of said user in a prone position while the hands and feet of said user contact said supporting surface during said push-up exercise and configured to support the lower portion of said user during said dip exercise;   a pair of adjustable energy storage devices, each adjustable energy storage device operably associated with a respective sidebar and said free standing framework;   a pair of handles, said handles attached to said free standing framework;   said pair of elongated linear platforms configured to provide support for said chest of said user during said push-up exercise or the lower portion of said user during said dip exercise whereby the energy absorbed in said adjustable energy storage devices during the down stroke of said user may be varied to be returned during the upstroke to assist said user.   
     
     
         16 ) The exercise apparatus according to  claim 15  wherein said adjustable energy storage devices are springs, said springs being variably attached to either said sidebar and said free standing framework. 
     
     
         17 ) The exercise apparatus according to  claim 15  wherein said adjustable energy storage devices are elastic members, said elastic members being variably attached to either said sidebar and said free standing framework. 
     
     
         18 ) The exercise apparatus according to  claim 15  further comprising a pair of cushions, each said cushion encasing a respective said elongated linear platform and positioned to be in contact with said chest or said lower body of said user. 
     
     
         19 ) The exercise apparatus according to  claim 15  wherein said pair of handles are positioned upon said free standing framework to promote said dip exercise.