Abdominal exercise device with torso and leg support

An abdominal exercise device comprising a body support to support an upper body of a user, where the body support includes a back rest made up of cushioned partitions; a pair of handles attached to the back rest; a track extending from an end of the body support, where the track includes a plurality of adjustment holes; a leg support attached to the track with a sleeve, where the leg support is adjustable along the track by fastening a stopper through one of the adjustment holes; a slide extending from the sleeve, where the slide includes a plurality of adjustment holes; and a leg stabilizer attached to the slide with a sleeve, where the leg stabilizer is adjustable along the slide by fastening a stopper through one of the adjustment holes.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates an abdominal exercise device that provides leg support for users using same.

2. Description of Related Art

Individuals often perform abdominal exercises to strengthen and reduce the size of their abdomen area. In order to effectively execute abdominal exercises (e.g. sit ups and crunches) individuals typically lie on their backs and with the help of another person to hold their legs, lift their upper torso off the floor by contracting their lower abdominal muscles. It is uncomfortable for many individuals to lie on their backs when carrying out abdominal exercises; individuals who have back problems, who are out of shape, and those who are overweight have great difficulty and may even find abdominal exercises off-putting because of the position they must partake. Furthermore, finding someone to hold your legs is not always possible or may be a source of embarrassment for some individuals. This is problematic for individuals those who would like to strengthen their abdomen because they must resort to doing so in uncomfortable positions and without any leg support.

Therefore, it would be desirable in the art to provide an abdominal exercise device that provides support for both the user's legs and torso.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the prior art, the general purpose of the present invention is to provide an abdominal exercise device to perform abdominal exercises, configured to include all of the advantages of the prior art, and to overcome the drawbacks inherent therein.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an abdominal exercise device with a back rest and leg support to uphold a user's legs while also providing a comfortable back cushion.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an abdominal exercise device where the leg support is adjustable in both distance from the back rest and the height of the foot stabilizer thereby providing positions for a variety of exercises.

To achieve the above objects, in an aspect of the present invention, an abdominal exercise device is described comprising a body support to support an upper body of a user, where the body support includes a back rest made up of cushioned partitions; a pair of handles attached to the back rest; a track extending from an end of the body support, where the track includes a plurality of adjustment holes; a leg support attached to the track with a sleeve, where the leg support is adjustable along the track by fastening a stopper through one of the adjustment holes; a slide extending from the sleeve, where the slide includes a plurality of adjustment holes; and a leg stabilizer attached to the slide with a sleeve, where the leg stabilizer is adjustable along the slide by fastening a stopper through one of the adjustment holes.

These together with other aspects of the present invention, along with the various features of novelty that characterize the present invention, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed hereto and form a part of this present invention. For a better understanding of the present invention, its operating advantages, and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated exemplary embodiments of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention relates to an abdominal exercise device with upper back, lower back, and leg supports; the aforementioned three supports effectively assist the user when performing abdominal exercises. The supports are cushioned and may be ergonomically shaped for a safe and comfortable feel. The leg support may be raised and lowered along a slide to adjust the height of the user's legs while performing the abdominal exercises. The abdominal exercise device may include handles on each side of the back rest for added leverage and grip, and additionally a headrest for added neck and head support. With the abdominal exercise device, individuals are afforded with necessary torso and leg support for effectively performing abdominal exercises.

Turning now descriptively to the drawings, referring toFIG. 1, a perspective view of an abdominal exercise device100is shown in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The abdominal exercise device100comprises an upper body support110, and a leg support120. The upper body support110comprises a back rest102including a lower torso support102a, a middle support102band an upper torso support102c. The back rest102may be individually partitioned so that the padding of the lower102a, middle102b, and upper102csupports are ergonomically shaped for the body.

Attached to the upper support102cmay be a head rest104. The head rest104may be adjustable on a pivot106that allows a user to adjust the angle of the head rest104as needed for comfort. The back rest102and the head rest104may be filled with padding and then covered with a waterproof cover that prevents sweat and moisture from ruining the padding. Attached to the back rest102, preferably between the lower support102aand the middle support102b, may be a pair of handles108. The handles108allow the user to brace themselves upon the body support110as they exercise. The handles108may be textured or covered with a non-slip material to ensure that the user maintains their grip.

The body support110is attached to a track112at an opposite end from the head rest104. The track112extends from back rest102and includes a plurality of adjustment holes114. The track112may be a hollow, elongated, square tube so that it is lightweight and portable. The track112may be made from steel, aluminum, plastic or the like able to withstand the weight of the user while working out while still being portable for use and storage.

The leg support120may be attached along the track112with a sleeve130. The sleeve130fastens into one of the plurality of adjustment holes114with a stopper132. The sleeve130allows the leg support120to move away and toward the body support110along the track112. Behind the leg support120may be a telescopic brace116that further supports the leg support120. The telescopic brace116is adjustable to be continuously in contact with the leg support120.

The leg support120includes a slide122with a leg stabilizer121that is attached on a second sleeve126. The slide122may rise at a curved angle from the track112up to a 90 degree angle from the track112. The second sleeve126fastens the leg stabilizer121at various heights along the slide122. The leg stabilizer121is held in place with a stopper125that is threaded through one of a plurality of adjustment holes124along the slide122. The leg stabilizer121holds the user's legs at various heights while the abdominal exercise device100is being used. Atop the leg stabilizer121may be a foot pad128upon which the user may position their feet while performing the abdominal exercises. The foot pad128may be padded and covered with a waterproof material similar to the back rest102of the body support110.

Referring now toFIG. 2, a side view of the abdominal exercise device100is shown in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The track112is adjustable within the back rest102to accommodate users of varying heights, and to create a compact embodiment when the abdominal exercise device100is not in use. During use, the user may lay comfortably on the device100by placing their back on the corresponding lower, middle and upper supports102a,102b,102cand positioning their legs against the leg stabilizer121of the leg support120. Further, the user of the abdominal exercise devise100may elect the angle in which they would like their legs to be raised by engaging the leg stabilizer121along the slide122. By lastly contracting their lower abdominal muscles and lifting their upper body, individuals may accomplish an effective and proper abdominal exercise with the abdominal exercise device100.