Biceps exercise device and methods of use

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for exercising muscles are disclosed, including a system that enables a person to perform an exercise that directly targets the biceps and minimizes activation of the forearm muscles. Embodiments of the invention also afford a user with the ability to utilize a single dumbbell in conjunction with a platform of the invention to target both biceps simultaneously. An exercise band may also be attached to a platform of the invention while performing an exercise which may then be performed with or without an inserted dumbbell. Additionally, embodiments of the invention enable a user to utilize an attachment mechanism in conjunction with a platform of the invention to utilize kettlebells, cable machines, resistance/exercise bands or other structures to provide a means of resistance while performing an exercise using the invention.

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[0001]This application is a non-provisional of and claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 981,117 filed on Feb. 25, 2020, which is incorporated herein by this reference in its entirety; this application is also a continuation-in-part of US Design Application No. 29 / 737,183 filed on Jun. 5, 2020, and is also a continuation-in-part of US Design Application No. 29 / 760,776 filed on Dec. 3, 2020, which are both incorporated herein by this reference in their entireties.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to exercise equipment, and more particularly to apparatus and methods for exercising human biceps.[0003]A biceps curl is a single-joint exercise for building bigger and stronger biceps. Many people training their biceps have a difficult time performing bicep exercises that target the biceps without significant forearm muscle activation. Forearm muscle activation while performing a bicep training exercise can negatively impact the levels of ten...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]Embodiments of the present invention provide methods and apparatus that enable a person to perform a variety of muscle strengthening exercises. Embodiments of the present invention also provide methods and apparatus that enable a person to perform a biceps training exercise having the effectiveness of a “waiter's curl” that directly targets the biceps yet minimizes activation of the forearm muscles, while also affording a more comfortable, stable grip, increased variations related to hand positioning, and the ability to utilize multiple forms of resistance (such as, without limitation, cable machines, resistance bands, kettlebells). Embodiments of the invention afford a user with the ability to utilize a single dumbbell in conjunction with embodiments of the invention to target both biceps simultaneously. In some embodiments, an exercise / resistance band may also be attached to different embodiments of apparatus of the invention while performing exercises, allowing the exercise to then be performed with or without an inserted dumbbell. A non-exclusive example of a resistance band may include an elastic band used for strength training which may use a carabiner type of mechanism to attach the band to a variety of attachment devices (for example, handles).

Problems solved by technology

Many people training their biceps have a difficult time performing bicep exercises that target the biceps without significant forearm muscle activation.

Forearm muscle activation while performing a bicep training exercise can negatively impact the levels of tension placed upon the biceps (reduces bicep isolation) and reduces the effectiveness of biceps training exercises overall.

However, because the size of a typical dumbbell head varies with the size of the weight, the “waiters curl” exercise can be difficult to perform properly with smaller, lighter weights.

Frequently there is not enough surface area underneath the dumbbell weight for the palms to be flat, resulting in some gripping by the fingers and unwanted involvement of the forearm muscles.

The dumbbell waiters curl also only allows for very narrow hand positioning and cannot be performed with resistance bands, kettlebells, or cable machines.

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