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The invention is a rigid frame weightlifting exercise device that is worn by the user during weight training. The device accepts and securely holds standardized weights to the upper body of the wearer. The device is attached to the body by three straps, two about the shoulders and one about the wais

The invention is a rigid frame weightlifting exercise device that is worn by the user during weight training. The device accepts and securely holds standardized weights to the upper body of the wearer. The device is attached to the body by three straps, two about the shoulders and one about the waist, in the same manner as a mountaineer\s backpack. The device also includes a stand to ease donning and removal of the backpack.

대표청구항 ▼

A weight lifting device for firmly securing standardized barbell weights having a central hole extruding therethrough to the upper posterior portion of a user\s body, said device comprising: a back frame including (a) a shoulder-spanning portion for extending across the upper portion of a user\s bac

A weight lifting device for firmly securing standardized barbell weights having a central hole extruding therethrough to the upper posterior portion of a user\s body, said device comprising: a back frame including (a) a shoulder-spanning portion for extending across the upper portion of a user\s back from a location adjacent the user\s right shoulder to a location adjacent the user\s left shoulder; (b) a lower back-spanning portion for extending across the lower back of the user from a location adjacent the user\s right side to a location adjacent the user\s left side; and (c) elongate means for connecting the shoulder-spanning portion to the lower back-spanning portion including upper and lower ends, said elongate means fixed at its upper end to the shoulder-spanning portion and fixed at its lower end to the lower back-spanning portion and extending generally along the center of the user\s back when the device is operatively worn; a weight-carrying bar associated with the frame about which standardized barbell weights can be positioned, said weight-carrying bar being fixed to the frame so as to project generally rearwardly thereof from a location adjacent the upper end of the elongate means and adapted to receive the weights placed thereon as the hole in each weight is directed onto the rearwardly-projecting end of the weight-carrying bar and the weight is positioned adjacent the frame; clamp means associated with the weight-carrying bar for securing the weights in place along length of the weight-carrying bar; and strap means securable about the frame for firmly securing the frame against the back of the user so that when the frame is firmly secured against the user\s back, the center of gravity of the weights positioned on the weight-carrying bar is located adjacent the user\s back at a location substantially midway between the user\s shoulder blades.