Gymnastic apparatus, particularly for exercising extensor muscles of inferior limbs thighs muscles and gluteus muscles

Abstract

The gymnastics apparatus, particularly for exercising the extensor muscles of the inferior limbs, thigh muscles and gluteus muscles, comprises a support frame for a gradually-yielding resistant element suitable for contact with a pelvic-abdominal region of the torso of a user moving from an initial position, in which the lower limbs of the user are bent, to a final orthostatic position, the resistant action of the resistant element being directed along a direction transversal to the longitudinal axis of the thigh bones of the user in movement.

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TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present invention refers to a gymnastics apparatus, particularly for exercising the extensor muscles of the inferior limbs, thigh muscles and gluteus muscles.BACKGROUND ART[0002]Various gymnastics apparatus are known for toning up the extensor muscles of the lower limbs and, in particular, the gluteus muscles.[0003]One of these consists in lifting a barbell loaded with various different weights where the user, initially with knees bent and the barbell held over the head, stands up, overcoming the force of the weights.[0004]A similar exercise can be performed using special machinery featuring two padded horizontal levers which, arranged resting on the shoulders of the user, initially crouched, are lifted as far as the orthostatic position in contrast to a system of resistant counter-weights.[0005]Alternatively, gymnastics apparatus are known consisting of a support frame for a seat sliding horizontally and associated, by means of a cable, a chain or the like,...

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Benefits of technology

[0013]The main aim of the present invention is to eliminate the drawbacks complained of above relating to the known state of the art by devising a gymnastics apparatus, particularly for exercising the extensor muscles of the inferior limbs, thigh muscles and gluteus muscles, that makes it possible to achieve results, expressed in terms of the upgrading of muscle tone, decidedly superior with respect to those obtained by means of traditional exercises, without exercising harmful loads on the spine and back muscles of the user.

[0014]As part of such technical aim, another purpose of the present invention is to achieve the previous aims with a simple structure, of relatively practical implementation, safe use and effective operation, as well as of a relatively low cost.

Problems solved by technology

These exercises of known type are not without drawbacks, among which the fact that to perform them, unfortunately, the user's lower limbs and back, especially the spinal column and torso muscles, have to be at least partially loaded, in some cases applying strong pressure on the spinal discs.

For this reason therefore, during and after the exercise, troublesome and / or painful consequences can ensue.

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