Floor-free plank exercise device

Abstract

The invention provides a device to allow the user to perform the plank exercise without having to get on the floor that does not suffer from any of the problems or deficiencies associated with prior solutions. In a related embodiment, the invention includes the ability to do side planks for the oblique muscles and back planks where the user would be facing the anchor point.

I claim: 
     
         1 . An exercise device comprising:
 a cable having a first end and a second end;   a first support in mechanical communication to said first end;   a second support in mechanical communication to said second end and an adjustable strap attached to said cable,   
       wherein said first support and said second support are configured in a manner to wrap around a human extremity. 
     
     
         2 . The exercise device of  claim 1  wherein the exercise device further comprises a carabineer wherein said carabineer connects said cable and said first support. 
     
     
         3 . The exercise device of  claim 2  wherein the exercise device further comprises a second carabineer wherein said second carabineer connects said cable and said second support. 
     
     
         4 . The exercise device of  claim 1  wherein the exercise device further comprises a grommet wherein said grommet connects said cable and said first support. 
     
     
         5 . The exercise device of  claim 4  wherein the exercise device further comprises a second grommet wherein said second grommet connects said cable and said second support. 
     
     
         6 . The exercise device of  claim 1  wherein said first support is an arm sling or a handle grip. 
     
     
         7 . The exercise device of  claim 1  wherein said second support is an arm sling or a handle grip. 
     
     
         8 . The exercise device of  claim 1  wherein said adjustable strap is removebly attached to said cable. 
     
     
         9 . The exercise device of  claim 1  wherein said adjustable strap is permanently attached to said cable. 
     
     
         10 . The exercise device of  claim 1  wherein said adjustable strap is attached to said cable using a fastener selected from the group consisting of hook and loop fasteners, buckles, snaps, clips and belts. 
     
     
         11 . The exercise device of  claim 1  wherein said cable is made from a material selected from a group consisting of nylon, polyester, polyethylene fibers, rubber, neoprene and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         12 . An exercise method comprising the steps of:
 selecting an exercise device comprising, a cable having a first end and a second end; a first support in mechanical communication to said first end, a second support in mechanical communication to said second end and an adjustable strap attached to said cable;   attaching said adjustable strap to a pole;   inserting a first human extremity into said first support; and   inserting a second human extremity into said second support.   
     
     
         13 . The exercise method of  claim 12  further comprising the step of leaning forward in a position from at least 15 degrees from a vertical position. 
     
     
         14 . The exercise method of  claim 12  further comprising the step of leaning backwards in a position from at least 15 degrees from a vertical position. 
     
     
         15 . The exercise method of  claim 12  further comprising the step of leaning laterally in a position from at least 10 degrees from a vertical position. 
     
     
         16 . The exercise method of  claim 12  wherein the exercise device further comprises a carabineer wherein said carabineer connects said cable and said first support. 
     
     
         17 . The exercise method of  claim 12  wherein the exercise device further comprises a carabineer wherein said carabineer connects said cable and said first support. wherein the exercise device further comprises a grommet wherein said grommet connects said cable and said first support. 
     
     
         18 . The exercise method of  claim 12  wherein said first support is an arm sling. 
     
     
         19 . The exercise method of  claim 12  wherein said first support is a handle grip. 
     
     
         20 . The exercise method of  claim 12  wherein said adjustable strap is removebly attached to said cable. 
     
     
         21 . The exercise method of  claim 12  wherein said adjustable strap is permanently attached to said cable. 
     
     
         22 . The exercise method of  claim 12  wherein said adjustable strap is attached to said cable using a fastener selected from the group consisting of hook and loop fasteners, buckles, snaps, clips and belts.