Abstract: A weight training apparatus is particularly designed to exercise the lower limbs, and primarily intended to improve a track athlete's performance from the starting blocks. The apparatus includes independent, adjustable sliding foot supports that are coupled to a resistance mechanism. The athlete faces a shoulder support with his or her shoulders against the support and places his or her feet on the foot supports, such that pushing on each foot mount causes force to be transferred between the shoulder support and the corresponding foot supports.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 5, 1996
Date of Patent:
August 12, 1997
Assignee:
McCoy & Robinson, Inc.
Inventors:
Rey S. Robinson, Vincent E. Mc Coy, Glen H. Besterfield