Exercise Device For Strengthening Upper Body Muscles

Abstract

An exercise device for strengthening upper body muscles. The exercise device is configured to engage all upper body muscle groups simultaneously during a bench press movement. The exercise device is compact and lightweight, thereby enabling use in various places that include at home, in the gym, at work, or while traveling. The exercise device comprises a resistance band, a fastening member, and a strapping member. The exercise device is a compact, efficient, and injury-preventive exercise device that enables comprehensive upper body muscle engagement while reducing the risk of overuse injuries. The exercise device is configured to provide both dynamic (isotonic) and static (isometric) resistance training that enhances muscle stability, reduces joint stress, and offers convenience for the user in any setting.

The claimed invention is: 
     
         1 . An exercise device for strengthening upper body muscles, comprising:
 an elastic strap configured as a closed loop, wherein the elastic strap is encased within an elastomeric material, thereby forming a resistance band,   wherein the resistance band is tightly pinched at a middle portion to create a pair of loops;   a fastening member configured to secure the pinched middle portion of the resistance band; and   a strapping member adapted for enclosing the fastening member to create friction points and increase resistance on each loop,   wherein the exercise device is configured to allow a user to engage all upper body muscle groups simultaneously during a bench press movement.   
     
     
         2 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the resistance band having a length of at least 20 inches, a width various between 1.5 inches and 2.5 inches, and a thickness various between 3 mm and 6.4 mm. 
     
     
         3 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the resistance band is configured to provide isotonic and isometric resistance during exercise movements. 
     
     
         4 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the fastening member is a two-sided heavy-duty hook-and-loop tape that is at least  2  inches wide. 
     
     
         5 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the fastening member used to secure the pinched middle portion through either a double layer configuration or a triple layer configuration. 
     
     
         6 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the strapping member is made of a heavy-duty elastic material. 
     
     
         7 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the strapping member having a width of at least 3 inches. 
     
     
         8 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the elastomeric material comprises spandex Lycra material. 
     
     
         9 . An exercise device for strengthening upper body muscles, comprising:
 an elastic strap configured as a closed loop, wherein the elastic strap is encased within an elastomeric material, thereby forming a resistance band,   wherein the resistance band is tightly pinched at a middle portion to create a pair of loops,   wherein the resistance band having a length of at least 20 inches, a width various between 1.5 inches and 2.5 inches, and a thickness various between 3 mm and 6.4 mm;   a fastening member configured to secure the pinched middle portion of the resistance band through either a double layer configuration or a triple layer configuration; and   a strapping member adapted for enclosing the fastening member to create a friction point and increase resistance on each loop,   wherein the exercise device is configured to allow a user to engage all upper body muscle groups simultaneously during a bench press movement.   
     
     
         10 . The exercise device of  claim 9 , wherein the resistance band is configured to provide isotonic and isometric resistance during exercise movements. 
     
     
         11 . The exercise device of  claim 9 , wherein the fastening member is a two-sided heavy-duty hook-and-loop tape that is at least 2 inches wide. 
     
     
         12 . The exercise device of  claim 9 , wherein the strapping member is made of a heavy-duty elastic material. 
     
     
         13 . The exercise device of  claim 9 , wherein the strapping member having a width of at least 3 inches. 
     
     
         14 . The exercise device of  claim 9 , wherein the elastomeric material comprises spandex Lycra material.