Battle rope strength trainer
In some embodiments, a battle rope strength trainer device is provided. The battle rope strength trainer device provides a multifunction exercise device that combines strength building properties of body weight strength exercises with the cardiovascular training of battle rope oscillation exercises in one product. In one embodiment, the battle rope strength trainer device includes an anchor, a rope and a mounting device. The rope includes a first end coupled to the anchor and two free ends. The first end is attachable to a structure via the anchor and the two free ends are positioned opposite to the first end. The mounting device is coupled to the structure above the anchor. In that regard, the mounting device is adapted to receive a portion of the rope associated with each of the two free ends to enable movement of the rope for a plurality of exercises.
1. A battle rope strength trainer system comprising:
an anchor fixed to a structure;
a rope, 20-30 feet in length, having a first end and two free ends, the first end is attachable to the anchor and the two free ends are positioned opposite to the first end; and
a mounting device coupled to the structure above the anchor, the mounting device including two projections, wherein each projection is adapted to receive a respective portion of the rope associated with each of the two free ends to enable movement of the rope for a plurality of exercises, wherein the system capable of being arranged into multiple configurations including at least:
a configuration in which the first end of the rope is attached to the anchor so that a user can perform exercises in which the user holds a respective free end of the rope in each hand and moves the user's arms and upper body thereby floating portions of the rope between the first end and the two free ends; and
a configuration in which the first end of the rope is attached to the anchor and central portions of the rope are each wrapped around respective projections of the mounting device, thereby allowing the user to:
hold a respective free end of the rope in each hand so that the user can suspend his or her upper body from the two free ends of the rope, or
attach one or more feet to a respective free end of the rope so that the user can suspend the one or more feet while performing exercises.
2. The battle rope strength trainer system of claim 1 , wherein the rope is comprised of nylon.
3. The battle rope strength trainer system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of exercises comprises a battle rope oscillation exercise using the rope.
4. The battle rope strength trainer system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of exercises comprises a slam exercise using the rope.
5. The battle rope strength trainer system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of exercises comprises a chest fly exercise using the rope.
6. The battle rope strength trainer system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of exercises comprises a reverse crunch exercise using the rope.
7. The battle rope strength trainer system of claim 1 , further comprising a handle attached to each of the two free ends of the rope.
8. The battle rope strength trainer system of claim 7 , further comprising a strap coupled to the handle.
9. The battle rope strength trainer system of claim 8 , wherein the strap is arranged to receive a hand or foot of the user.
10. The battle rope strength trainer system of claim 8 , wherein the strap is comprised of a nylon material.
11. The battle rope strength trainer system of claim 7 , further comprising a pad coupled to each handle.
12. The battle rope strength trainer system of claim 11 , wherein the pad is comprised of a foam material.
13. The battle rope strength trainer system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of exercises comprises a bicep curling exercise using the rope.
14. The battle rope strength trainer system of claim 1 , wherein the mounting device is positioned at an adjustable height with respect to the anchor.
15. The battle rope strength trainer system of claim 1 , wherein the mounting device comprise a first anchor point and a second anchor point.
16. The battle rope strength trainer system of claim 15 , wherein the first anchor point is adapted to receive the portion of the rope associated with at least one of the two free ends.
17. The battle rope strength trainer system of claim 15 , wherein the second anchor point is adapted to receive the portion of the rope associated with at least one of the two free ends.
18. A battle rope strength trainer system comprising:
an anchor fixed to a wall, door or bar;
a rope, 20-30 feet in length, having a first end and two free ends, the first end is attachable to the anchor and the two free ends are positioned opposite to the first end;
a handle attached to each of the two free ends of the rope
a mounting device coupled to the wall, door, or bar above the anchor, wherein the mounting device includes two projections wherein each projection is adapted to receive a respective portion of the rope associated with each of the two free ends to enable movement of the rope for a plurality of exercises, wherein
the system capable of being arranged into multiple configurations including at least:
a configuration in which the first end of the rope is attached to the anchor so that a user can hold the two free ends of the rope with the handles and perform rope oscillation exercises; and
a configuration in which the first end of the rope is attached to the anchor and central portions of the rope are each wrapped around respective projections of the mounting device, thereby allowing the user to suspend his or her body from the handles of the rope; and
a weight clamp coupled to the handle to increase resistance of the rope.
19. A battle rope strength trainer system comprising:
an anchor fixed to a wall, door, or bar;
a rope, 20-30 feet in length, having a first end and two free ends, the first end is attachable to the anchor and the two free ends are positioned opposite to the first end;
a handle attached to each of the two free ends of the rope;
a mounting device coupled to the wall, door, or bar above the anchor, wherein the mounting device includes a first anchor point at a first height and a second anchor point at a second height, wherein the first and second anchor points each comprise a set of two projections that are adapted to receive a respective portion of the rope associated with each of the two free ends to enable movement of the rope for a plurality of exercises, wherein
the system is capable of being arranged into multiple configurations including at least:
a configuration in which the first end of the rope is attached to the anchor so that a user can hold the two free ends of the rope with the handles and perform rope oscillation exercises; and
a configuration in which the first end of the rope is attached to the anchor and central portions of the rope are each wrapped around respective projections of the first or second anchor points, thereby allowing the user to suspend his or her body from the handles of the rope.