Lower body training assist device

Abstract

A lower body assist device for assisting a user while performing lower body workouts is provided. The lower body assist device generally comprises handle bars, a frame, and friction reduction apparatuses. The handle bars generally comprise a shaft and support bar having handles. The frame generally comprises a main trunk and frame supports, wherein said frame supports are connected to said main trunk. The method generally entails obtaining the device, bending over and grasping the device, and moving from a starting location to a desired location. A user may also squat while grasping the device before moving from a starting location to a desired location.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method of using a lower body assist device comprising steps of:
 obtaining a lower body assist device having a handle bar, frame, and plurality of friction reduction apparatuses,
 wherein said handle bar is secured to a superior end of a main trunk of said frame via a shaft, 
 wherein said handle bar is used to rotate said main trunk about a central axis, 
 wherein a first frame support and a second frame support are secured to said main trunk between said superior end and an inferior end, 
 wherein an angle, created by said main trunk and ground level of a floor that is substantially flat, is less than ninety degrees and in a direction between said first frame support and said second frame support, 
 wherein said first frame support and said second frame support create an obtuse angle therebetween when secured to said main trunk to allow for a user to stand between said first frame support and said second frame support, 
 wherein said handle bar is positioned at a height between a knee and mid-thigh of said user when said user stands straight legged on said ground level of said floor when said lower body assist device is positioned erect on said ground level of said floor, 
   standing behind said lower body assist device and between said first frame support and second frame support with feet on said floor,   positioning arms to create an angle with a chest between 45-degrees and 135-degrees as measured between said feet, shoulders, and hands,   bending over substantially at a waist and then gripping said handle bar with said hands,   exerting a downward force on said lower body assist device via said handle bar, and   pushing said lower body assist device from a starting position to a desired location.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising the steps of:
 placing said handle bar and said frame in a position relative to one another, wherein changing said position causes said height of said lower body assist device to change to a desired height.   
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising the steps of:
 adjusting an angle between said first frame support and said second frame support, wherein changing said angle between said first frame support and said second frame support causes said angle between said main trunk and said floor to change.   
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising the steps of:
 securing said first frame support and said second frame support to said lower body assist device between a superior end and an inferior end of said lower body assist device.   
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising the steps of:
 manipulating a computing device in a way such that said computing device receives workout data from a control board of said lower body assist device via a wireless communication device, wherein said workout data is collected by a sensor of said lower body assist device, wherein said sensor transmits said workout data to said control board.   
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising the steps of:
 bending knees in a way such that a partial crouch position is assumed.   
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising the steps of:
 straightening a back in a way such that application of said downward force engages core muscles.   
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising the steps of:
 straightening said arms when said hands are gripping said handle bar,   wherein said arms continue to create an angle with said chest between 45-degrees and 135-degrees as measured between said feet, shoulders, and hands.   
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising the steps of:
 adjusting a rolling resistance of at least one of said plurality of friction reduction apparatuses secured to at least one of said inferior end of said main trunk or a friction end of said first frame support and said second frame support,
 wherein adjustment of said rolling resistance at least one of increases or decreases a difficulty of moving said lower body assist device. 
   
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein said first frame support and said second frame support are configured in a way such that they cannot be stood on by said user when said lower body assist device is positioned erect on said ground level of said floor.