Sliding grip fitness apparatus
A multi-purpose, adjustable fitness apparatus is provided for performing exercises; in particular, sliding pull-ups and push-ups. Two in-line metal bars are interposed by a T-connector. A sliding handle grip may be disposed on each bar between a pair of retaining collars. A radius elbow including a foot is attached to each bar. A first adapter for a first setting includes a crossbar and elbow tube is slidably locked to the perpendicular leg of the T-connector. The apparatus may be mounted over a doorframe; the elbow tube and T-connector provides adjustability to fit frames of various widths. A second adapter for a second setting includes a third foot fitted to the T-connector, and provides stability on a horizontal surface.
1. A fitness apparatus comprising:
two linearly aligned elongated bars;
a T-connector rigidly interposed in-line between the two linearly aligned elongated bars;
a handle slidably attached on each elongated bar; and
a first detachable adapter to mount the apparatus for pull-ups, the first adapter comprising a crossbar affixed to the distal end of an elbow tube, wherein the proximal end of the elbow tube is selectively locked along the length of the T-connector.
2. The fitness apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:
the T-connector has opposite arms and a perpendicular leg.
3. The fitness apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:
the elbow tube and T-connector are telescoped.
4. The fitness apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:
a lateral through-slot along a portion of the T-connector; and
a bolt inserted through the elbow tube and the T-connector lateral through-slot, and coupled with a threaded knob.
5. The fitness apparatus of claim 4 , wherein:
the knob is one of: fluted, and made from plastic.
6. The fitness apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:
a retaining collar on each end of each elongated bar, each respective handle disposed between the retaining collars of each respective bar.
7. The fitness apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:
a radius elbow attached to the distal end of each elongated bar, each radius elbow having an attached foot.
8. The fitness apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:
the diameter of each respective bar gradually decreases at the ends of each respective bar.
9. The fitness apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:
the elongated bars, T-connector, and elbow tube are made from metal.
10. The fitness apparatus of claim 1 wherein
the feet are provided with one of rubber pads and felt pads.
11. The fitness apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:
the handles include a padded grip.
12. The fitness apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:
a pin approximate each end of each elongated bar; and
a hole on the T-connector to receive the pin.
13. The fitness apparatus of claim 12 , wherein:
the pin is rounded, and spring-loaded.
14. The fitness apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:
the elongated bars are threadedly connected to the T-connector.
15. The fitness apparatus of claim 1 further comprising:
a second detachable adapter to mount the apparatus for push-ups, the second detachable adapter comprising a third foot attached to the T-connector.
16. A fitness apparatus comprising:
two linearly aligned elongated bars;
a retaining collar near each end of each elongated bar;
a T-connector rigidly interposed in-line between the two linearly aligned elongated bars;
a radius elbow attached to the distal end of each elongated bar, each radius elbow having an attached foot;
a slidable handle on each elongated bar, the handle disposed between the retaining collars of each bar; and
a first and a second alternate adapter, wherein the first adapter mounts the apparatus to a door frame, and the second adapter elevates the apparatus off a horizontal surface wherein the first adapter comprises a crossbar affixed to an elbow tube, and wherein the elbow tube is slidably attached to the T-connector.
17. The fitness apparatus of claim 16 , further comprising:
a bolt and threaded knob selectively locks the elbow tube at a point along a longitudinal through-slot of the T-connector.
18. The fitness apparatus of claim 16 wherein the second detachable adapter comprises a third foot attachable to the T-connector.