Training Method and Device

Abstract

Securing straps are attached to two legs of a standard bed and extend under the bed and up the side onto the top surface of the bed where they are attached to the user's legs near the ankles by cuffs. The user can then extend their upper body off the edge of the bed so that it can move through a wide range of angles above and below the plane of the top surface of the bed. The securing straps and cuffs hold the user's lower body in place during these exercises, allowing the user to exercise all of their core muscles through the zone of peak gravitational resistance.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A lightweight, portable, physical training device for use in performing abdominal and lower back exercises on a standard bed having four legs, comprising:
 two securing straps, each securing strap comprising a loop at a first end for attachment to the leg of the frame of a standard bed and a having length greater than six feet and sufficient to extend under the entire width or length of the bed, up the side of the bed, and onto the top surface of the bed;   a padded, flexible cuff attached at a second end of each securing strap by a swivel hook, each cuff configured to securely attach to a leg of the user above the foot and below the knee, such that it will not slide up or down the leg of the user;   wherein the first end of each securing strap is configured to attach to the leg of the bed and each securing strap is configured to pass under the bed, up the side, and onto the top surface of the bed; and   wherein the second end of each securing strap is configured to attach to one of the user's legs above the foot and below the knee; and   the securing strap, including all components and attachments, are configured to hold the user's lower body securely in place during these exercises while the user's upper body extends off the edge of the bed so that it can move through a wide range of angles above and below the plane of the top surface of the bed.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the cuff includes a ring or loop for attachment of the swivel hook. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the securing strap includes a ladder lock to adjust its length so the securing strap is snug when the user is in the correct position.