Training device for training individual muscle groups in the upper body

Abstract

The invention relates to a training device (1) for training individual muscle groups in the upper body, comprising a support frame (2) and a training unit (3), wherein the training unit (3) has an upper body support element (4) and a seat (5) which is movable on an arcuate path relative to the upper body support element (4) in such a way that, when the upper body is resting on the upper body support element (4), the pelvis can be moved in a pendulum-like manner counter to an adjustable counterforce that acts in at least one direction of movement, wherein the seat (5) is designed in such a way that only the gluteal region is supported and no elements for supporting the legs or feet are arranged on the training device (1).

1 . A training device for training individual muscle groups in the upper body, comprising a support frame and a training unit, wherein the training unit has an upper body support element and a seat which is movable on an arcuate path relative to the upper body support element in such a way that, when the upper body is resting on the upper body support element, the pelvis can be moved in a pendulum-like manner counter to an adjustable counterforce that acts in at least one direction of movement, wherein the seat is designed in such a way that only the gluteal region is supported and no elements for supporting the legs or feet and no elements that rest on the legs or feet for fixing the pelvis on the seat are arranged on the training device. 
     
     
         2 . The training device according to  claim 1 , wherein the seat is designed in such a way that the pelvis is fixed on the seat by the friction between the seat and a person exercising. 
     
     
         3 . The training device according to  claim 1 , wherein the seat has a planar upper face. 
     
     
         4 . The training device according to  claim 1 , wherein the seat has a length in the sitting direction, the length being less than 25 cm. 
     
     
         5 . The training device according to  claim 1 , wherein a counterforce to be overcome during training can be adjusted by varying inclination of the training unit and thus the direction of movement of the seat relative to a floor. 
     
     
         6 . The training device according to  claim 1 , wherein the training unit is mounted so as to be tiltable about an inclination axis relative to the support frame in such a way that inclination of the training unit relative to a floor can be varied and fixed in different positions. 
     
     
         7 . The training device according to  claim 5 , wherein a manually operated or driven gear arrangement is arranged between the training unit and the support frame such that the gear arrangement is used to adjust the inclination of the training unit. 
     
     
         8 . The training device according to  claim 7 , wherein the gear arrangement is designed as a worm drive. 
     
     
         9 . The training device according to  claim 1 , wherein the training device has a shelf or fixing elements for arms or hands. 
     
     
         10 . The training device according to  claim 1 , wherein the seat is movable on a circular path. 
     
     
         11 . The training device according to  claim 1 , wherein the seat is coupled to the upper body support element via a joint. 
     
     
         12 . The training device according to  claim 11 , wherein the distance between the seat and the joint can be variably adjusted and fixed. 
     
     
         13 . The training device according to  claim 12 , wherein telescopic elements for adjusting the distance between the seat and the joint are arranged between the seat and the joint. 
     
     
         14 . The training device according to  claim 11 , wherein the arcuate path of the seat results from a pendulum movement of the seat about the joint. 
     
     
         15 . The training device according to  claim 1 , wherein the upper body support element is designed as a backrest or as a side rest or as a rest for the frontal region of the upper body. 
     
     
         16 . The training device according to  claim 2 , wherein the seat has a planar upper face. 
     
     
         17 . The training device according to  claim 16 , wherein the seat has a length in the sitting direction, the length being less than 20 cm. 
     
     
         18 . The training device according to  claim 17 , wherein:
 a counterforce to be overcome during training can be adjusted by varying inclination of the training unit and thus the direction of movement of the seat relative to a floor; and   the training unit is mounted so as to be tiltable about an inclination axis relative to the support frame in such a way that inclination of the training unit relative to the floor can be varied and fixed in different positions.   
     
     
         19 . The training device according to  claim 18 , wherein a manually operated or driven gear arrangement is arranged between the training unit and the support frame such that the gear arrangement is used to adjust the inclination of the training unit. 
     
     
         20 . The training device according to  claim 19 , wherein:
 the seat is coupled to the upper body support element via a joint, and the distance between the seat and the joint can be variably adjusted and fixed; and   the arcuate path of the seat results from a pendulum movement of the seat about the joint.