Variable load bilateral deadlift machine
A variable load unilateral and bilateral trap bar deadlift machine comprising: a frame having a base platform; a controller in communication with a display; a set of independent lever arms pivotally carried by the frame; a handle attached to each lever arm; a load controller in communication with each lever arm; wherein the controller is adapted to receive load input, determine a corresponding load setting for the load controller, transmit the load setting to the load controller, receive performance information such as grip strength, lift speed, power, weight, etc., and display the performance information on the display. Capabilities of the machine include analyzing performance data from each side of the body independently; use in combination with external devices such as force plates for further time series performance evaluation; and neuromuscular evaluation and training for populations such as high-performance athletes, tactical operators, rehabilitative patients, and more.
1 . A variable load bilateral deadlift machine comprising:
a frame;
a controller in communication with a display;
a set of independent lever arms pivotally carried by the frame and attached to a load assembly; and
a load controller adapted to receive a load applied to the load assembly;
wherein the controller is adapted to receive load input, determine a corresponding load setting for the load controller, transmit the load setting to the load controller, receive performance information including lift speed, power, weight, and range of motion of each side of a body of a user independently and display the performance information on the display.
2 . The machine of claim 1 wherein the controller is adapted to transmit the performance information to an aggregation server.
3 . The machine of claim 1 wherein the controller is adapted to receive an initial workout plan, modify the initial workout plan according to the performance information, and display the modified workout plan to the user at a next workout session.
4 . The machine of claim 1 wherein the controller is adapted to display the performance in the display as a graph with target and actual data displayed.
5 . The machine of claim 1 wherein the controller is adapted to receive a third party performance data from a remote user of other machines and create an initial workout plan according to the third-party performance data.
6 . The machine of claim 5 wherein the controller is adapted to create the initial workout plan according to physical characteristics of the user.
7 . The machine of claim 5 wherein the controller is adapted to create the initial workout plan according to a baseline measurement of the user.
8 . The machine of claim 1 wherein the load controller includes fluid cylinders.
9 . The machine of claim 8 wherein the load controller includes a fluid reservoir in fluid communication with the fluid cylinders.
10 . The machine of claim 1 wherein the controller is adapted to receive input and provide output to a portable computer device in communication with the controller.
11 . The machine of claim 1 further comprising sensors for measuring the weight, the load, the lift speed, a drop speed, the range of motion, and grip strength.
12 . The machine of claim 1 further comprising a force plate configured to gather unilateral time series data during use of the machine.
13 . A variable load bilateral deadlift machine comprising:
a frame;
a set of independent lever arms pivotally carried by the frame;
a handle attached to each lever arm having a first button adapted to increase a load when actuated and a second button a adapted to decrease the load when actuated; and
a controller adapted to receive a load input from the lever arms, determine a corresponding load setting, receive performance information including lift speed, power, weight, and range of motion of each side of a body of a user independently and display the performance information on a display.
14 . The machine of claim 13 wherein each handle is connected to the corresponding lever arm with a variable height connector.
15 . The machine of claim 13 further comprising a floor plate adapted to measure a force applied to the floor plate when the handles are lifted.
16 . The machine of claim 15 where in the floor plate transmits the force applied to the floor plate to the controller.
17 . A variable load bilateral deadlift machine comprising:
a frame;
a set of in dependent lever arms pivotally carried by the frame; and
a handle attached to each lever arm adapted to increase a load in a first actuation and to decrease the load in a second actuation;
wherein the handle is connected to the lever arm with a variable height connector.
18 . The machine of claim 17 wherein the lever arms measure a force applied to a load assembly when the lever arms are actuated.
19 . The machine of claim 18 further comprising a controller adapted to received load information from the lever arms and display the load information on a display.
20 . The machine of claim 17 further comprising a floor plate attached to the frame and adapted to measure a force applied to the floor plate when the handles are lifted.