Patent ID: 7217201
Filing Date: 2007-05-15
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for training an athlete comprising: An elongated arm support made of a substantially resilient and non-rigid material, such that the arm support is resilient along its length, and wherein the material is capable of reganing its shape after substantially deforming in response to a substantial pressure, the arm support being worn on the athlete's chest with its longitudinal axis horizontal to said athlete's chest, such that the athlete's arms lie over the resilient arm support when at rest; and a plurality of straps, each having a first and second end, the ends coupled to the arm support, securely holding arm support to athlete's chest and under their arms, to form a plurality of strap loops, each loop having a circumference; wherein the straps loops are adapted to encircle the athlete's shoulders to securely hold the arm support against the athlete's chest and under the athlete's arms to position the arms in front of and away from the chest.