Exercise devices – User manipulated force resisting apparatus – component... – Utilizing weight resistance
Patent
1995-09-12
1996-09-24
Donnelly, Jerome
Exercise devices
User manipulated force resisting apparatus, component...
Utilizing weight resistance
482907, A63H 102
Patent
active
055586074
ABSTRACT:
The training device of this invention allows the athlete to stretch his leg and back muscles in the same general position as used to perform the various styles of kicks. The training device includes a generally rectangular frame which is mounted vertically on a wall. A foot pad is slidably carried by the frame and is connected to a cable and pulley system to shift the pad along the frame. In use, the athlete places one foot on the pad while balancing on the other foot. The athlete then pulls handles connected to the cable to raise the pad until the proper amount of stretching is achieved. A pair of handles are connected along the length of the cable which allows the athlete to raise the pad to a higher level by pulling on the second handle. Therefore, using the training device of the subject invention, the athlete's muscles are stretched in an active position simulating more closely the position of the muscles during an actual kick. The foot pad defines a recess which accommodates a portion of the athlete's heel during a front kick stretching maneuver or a portion of his instep or toes during a side kick stretching maneuver.
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Dawson Todd A.
Donnelly Jerome
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