Device for performing a sitting plank exercise

Abstract

A device for performing a standing plank exercise includes an elongated main body having a first axial end and an oppositely disposed second axial end. The main body has at least two telescoping members that may be adjusted to vary the length of the main body and the corresponding degree of stress provided by the exercise or to adjust for the user's height. The device includes a support pad positioned at a fulcrum or pivot point on the elongated main body between the first axial end and the second axial end. A handle portion is mounted to or extends from the main body and is graspable by a user. An ankle strap is coupled to the elongated main body in proximity to the second axial end thereof and may encircle the ankles of a user. The device is oriented substantially vertically during an exercise regimen. A device for performing a sitting plank exercise includes a primary tubular member, a supporting base member affixed to one axial end of the primary tubular member, and a grasping piece affixed to the other axial end of the primary tubular member.

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         10 . A device for performing a sitting plank exercise, which comprises:
 an elongated, primary tubular member, the primary tubular member having a first axial end and a second axial end situated axially opposite the first axial end; and   a supporting base member, the supporting base member being affixed to the second axial end of the primary tubular member.   
     
     
         11 . A device for performing a sitting plank exercise as defined by  claim 10 , wherein the primary tubular member has a longitudinal axis associated therewith;
 wherein the supporting base member has a longitudinal axis associated therewith; and   wherein the supporting base member is affixed to the primary tubular member such that the longitudinal axis thereof is disposed perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the primary tubular member.   
     
     
         12 . A device for performing a sitting plank exercise as defined by  claim 10 , which further comprises:
 a grasping piece, the grasping piece being affixed to the first axial end of the primary tubular member.   
     
     
         13 . A device for performing a sitting plank exercise as defined by  claim 12 , wherein the primary tubular member has a longitudinal axis associated therewith;
 wherein the grasping piece has a longitudinal axis associated therewith; and   wherein the grasping piece is affixed to the primary tubular member such that the longitudinal axis thereof is disposed perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the primary tubular member.   
     
     
         14 . A device for performing a sitting plank exercise as defined by  claim 10 , wherein the primary tubular member includes at least one pair of diametrically opposed openings formed therein; and
 wherein the device further comprises:   an elastic band, the elastic band passing through the at least one pair of diametrically disposed openings formed in the primary tubular member, the elastic band being graspable by a user of the device when performing an exercise.   
     
     
         15 . A device for performing a sitting plank exercise as defined by  claim 10 , which further comprises:
 a grasping piece, the grasping piece being affixed to the first axial end of the primary tubular member;   wherein the primary tubular member has a longitudinal axis associated therewith;   wherein the supporting base member has a longitudinal axis associated therewith;   wherein the grasping piece has a longitudinal axis associated therewith;   wherein the supporting base member is affixed to the primary tubular member such that the longitudinal axis thereof is disposed perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the primary tubular member;   wherein the grasping piece is affixed to the primary tubular member such that the longitudinal axis thereof is disposed perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the primary tubular member;   wherein the supporting base member is formed as a generally tubular, hollow, T-shaped member having a first tubular component and a second tubular component situated midway on the axial length of the first tubular component thereof and extending perpendicularly therefrom, the second tubular component of the supporting base member being mounted to the second axial end of the primary tubular member; and   wherein the grasping piece is formed as a generally tubular, hollow, T-shaped member having a first tubular component and a second tubular component situated midway on the axial length of the first tubular component thereof and extending perpendicularly therefrom, the second tubular component of the grasping piece being mounted to the first axial end of the primary tubular member.   
     
     
         16 . A device for performing a sitting plank exercise as defined by  claim 15 , wherein the first tubular component of the supporting base member has a bore formed therein and opposite open axial ends in communication with the bore formed therein;
 wherein the first tubular component of the grasping piece has a bore formed therein and opposite open axial ends in communication with the bore formed therein; and   wherein the device further comprises:   at least one elastic band, the at least one elastic band being receivable by and passable through at least one of the bore and the open axial ends of the first tubular component of the supporting base member and the bore and the open axial ends of the first tubular component of the grasping piece, the at least one elastic band being graspable by a user of the device when performing an exercise.   
     
     
         17 . A device for performing a sitting plank exercise as defined by  claim 16 , wherein the at least one elastic band includes at least a first elastic band and a second elastic band, at least one of the first elastic band and the second elastic band being receivable by and passable through at least one of the bore and open axial ends of the first tubular component of the supporting base member and the bore and open axial ends of the first tubular component of the grasping piece;
 wherein the first elastic band has associated therewith a first elasticity to provide a first resistance to a user of the device when performing an exercise;   wherein the second elastic band has a second elasticity to provide a second resistance to a user of the device when performing an exercise; and   wherein the first elasticity and first resistance of the first elastic band are different respectively from the second elasticity and second resistance of the second elastic band.   
     
     
         18 . A device for performing a sitting plank exercise as defined by  claim 17 , wherein the first elastic band includes a first color;
 wherein the second elastic band includes a second color; and   wherein the first color of the first elastic band is different from the second color of the second elastic band.   
     
     
         19 . A device for performing a sitting plank exercise as defined by  claim 18 , wherein the primary tubular member includes a first tubular section, a second tubular section and an intermediate tubular section, the first tubular section of the primary tubular member having a first axial end and an opposite second axial end, the second tubular section of the primary tubular member having a first axial end and an opposite second axial end, the second tubular component of the supporting base member being mounted to the first axial end of the first tubular section of the primary tubular member, the second tubular component of the grasping piece being mounted to the first axial end of the second tubular section of the primary tubular member, the second axial end of the first tubular section of the primary tubular member being mounted to the intermediate tubular section, the second axial end of the second tubular section of the primary tubular member being mounted to the intermediate tubular section. 
     
     
         20 . A device for performing a sitting plank exercise as defined by  claim 19 , wherein the intermediate tubular section includes a first tubular component having associated therewith a longitudinal axis, and a pair of opposite second tubular components which extend in opposite directions perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the first tubular component of the intermediate tubular section, one of the second tubular components of the pair of opposite second tubular components of the intermediate tubular section being mounted to the second axial end of the first tubular section of the primary tubular member, the other second tubular component of the pair of opposite second tubular components of the intermediate tubular section being mounted to the second axial end of the second tubular section of the primary tubular member;
 wherein the first tubular component of the intermediate tubular section includes a bore formed therein and opposite open axial ends in communication with the bore; and   wherein at least one of the at least first elastic band and the second elastic band is receivable by and passable through the bore and opposite open axial ends of the first tubular component of the intermediate tubular section so as to be graspable by a user of the device when performing an exercise.