Exercise Device for Supporting Weight from Hand Grips Using Straps

Abstract

An exercise device is formed of inelastic, fixed length, substantially rigid straps connected in a Y-shaped configuration so as to define an anchor member and two support members. An anchor loop is fixed to the outer end of the anchor member for securing a weighted member thereon or for securing to various stationary objects. A hand grip is coupled to the outer end of each support member such that the user must exert additional effort during various exercises to maintain proper position of their hands relative to one another.

1 . An exercise device comprising:
 an anchor member which is inelastic and elongate between an inner end and an outer end of the anchor member;   an anchor loop fixed to the outer end of the anchor member so as to be arranged to secure a weighted member to the outer end of the anchor member;   two support members, each support member being inelastic and elongate between an inner end coupled to the inner end of the anchor member and an outer end opposite from the inner end;   a support loop fixed to the outer end of each support member; and   two hand grips coupled to respective ones of the support loops of the   two support members such that each hand grip is arranged to be gripped in a respective hand of a user;   each support member being rigid and inelastic between the inner end and the outer end thereof; and   each support member being pivotally coupled at the inner end of the support member relative to the inner end of the anchor member.   
     
     
         2 . The device according to  claim 1  wherein the anchor member is rigid and inelastic between the inner end and the outer end thereof. 
     
     
         3 . The device according to  claim 1  wherein the anchor member and the support members are coupled in a Y-shaped configuration relative to one another in which each of the anchor member and the support members comprises an inelastic strap of fixed length. 
     
     
         4 . The device according to  claim 1  wherein each support member is fixed in length between the inner end and the outer end thereof. 
     
     
         5 . The device according to  claim 4  wherein each support member has a fixed length of between 4 and 12 inches between the inner end and the outer end thereof. 
     
     
         6 . The device according to  claim 4  wherein each support member has a fixed length of between 5 and 7 inches between the inner end and the outer end thereof. 
     
     
         7 . The device according to  claim 1  wherein the anchor member is fixed in length between the inner end and the outer end thereof. 
     
     
         8 . The device according to  claim 7  wherein the anchor member has a fixed length of less than  12  inches between the inner end and the outer end thereof. 
     
     
         9 . The device according to  claim 1  wherein each support member comprises two outer layers and a rigid core body received between the two outer layers along a full length of the support member between the inner end and the outer end thereof, each outer layer comprising a flat strap having two opposing side edges spanning a length of the support member between the inner end and the outer end thereof, the two outer layers being joined two one another along the two opposing side edges respectively along opposing sides of the rigid core body received therebetween. 
     
     
         10 . The device according to  claim 1  wherein each support member comprises a flat strap stitched to the anchor member at the inner ends of the anchor member and the support member, and wherein pivotal coupling of the support members relative to the anchor member is defined by flexing of the flat straps at the inner ends of the support members. 
     
     
         11 . The device according to  claim 1  wherein each one of the support members and the anchor member comprise a flat strap having a width between two opposing side edges, each support member being joined to the anchor member across the full width of the support member and the anchor member. 
     
     
         12 . The device according to  claim 1  wherein each hand grip comprises a generally cylindrical gripping body which is elongate between a coupling end which is coupled to the respective support loop and an opposing free end which is unsecured. 
     
     
         13 . The device according to  claim 12  wherein the body varies in diameter along a length of the body between the coupling end and the free end to define lobed portions and recessed portions at respective positions along the length of the body. 
     
     
         14 . The device according to  claim 12  wherein there is provided a swivel coupling each body to the respective support member. 
     
     
         15 . The device according to  claim 1  in combination with a hook member supported on the anchor loop and a free weight disc supported on the hook member. 
     
     
         16 . The device according to  claim 1  in combination with a hook member supported on the anchor loop and a bag member supported on the hook member, the bag member comprising a hollow interior locating a plurality of sand bags therein, an open top end arranged to receive the sand bags therethrough, and a plurality of anchor loops mounted at spaced position about the open top end, the anchor loops being commonly secured on the hook member. 
     
     
         17 . The device according to  claim 1  in combination with a hook member supported on the anchor loop and a ball supporting device comprising a plurality of strap members coupled to one another to define a receptacle with an open top end arranged to receive a weighted ball therein, the strap members being joined to respective anchor loops commonly secured on the hook member. 
     
     
         18 . An exercise device comprising:
 an anchor member which is inelastic and fixed in length between an inner end and an outer end of the anchor member;   an anchor loop fixed to the outer end of the anchor member so as to be arranged to secure a weighted member to the outer end of the anchor member;   two support members, each support member being substantially rigid and inelastic and being fixed in length between an inner end pivotally coupled to the inner end of the anchor member and an outer end opposite from the inner end;   a support loop fixed to the outer end of each support member;   two hand grips coupled to respective ones of the support loops of the two support members such that each hand grip is arranged to be gripped in a respective hand of a user in which each hand grip comprises a generally cylindrical gripping body which is elongate between a coupling end coupled to the respective support loop and an opposing free end which is unsecured;   each one of the support members and the anchor member comprising a flat strap having a width between two opposing side edges; and   each support member being joined to the anchor member across the full width of the support member and the anchor member.   
     
     
         19 . An exercise device comprising:
 an anchor member which is inelastic and elongate between an inner end and an outer end of the anchor member;   an anchor loop fixed to the outer end of the anchor member;   a hook member supported on the anchor loop so as to be readily releasable from the anchor loop;   a weighted member suspended from the anchor loop by the hook member;   two support members, each support member being inelastic and elongate between an inner end coupled to the inner end of the anchor member and an outer end opposite from the inner end;   a support loop fixed to the outer end of each support member; and   two hand grips coupled to respective ones of the support loops of the two support members such that each hand grip is arranged to be gripped in a respective hand of a user;   each support member being pivotally coupled at the inner end of the support member relative to the inner end of the anchor member; and   each of the anchor member and the support members comprising an inelastic strap of fixed length.   
     
     
         20 . The device according to  claim 19  further comprising a bag member suspending the weighted member from the hook member, the bag member comprising:
 a hollow interior locating the weighted member therein; 
 an open top end arranged to receive the sand bags therethrough; and 
 a plurality of anchor loops mounted at spaced position about the open top end, the anchor loops being commonly secured on the hook member.