Weightlifting system for hanging band technique
View Patent ↗A weightlifting system for hanging band technique is used to enable barbell-based strength training with a unique weight deployment that provides an advantageous muscular stimulus. The system is also configured to facilitate weight loading onto a barbell sleeve for workouts. The system includes a plurality of suspended weights. The plurality of suspended weights is a set of heavy plates that hang to connect to a barbell to enable performance of barbell exercises. Each of the plurality of suspended weights includes a length-adjustable elastic band, a roller, a U-shaped bracket, and a weight assembly. The length-adjustable elastic band enables the desirable oscillations and unbalance that provides the necessary muscular stimulation. The roller rotates relative to the U-shaped bracket. The U-shaped bracket supports both the roller and the weight of the weight assembly. The weight assembly provides the gravitational resistance necessary for assisting in exercises.
1. A weightlifting system for hanging band technique comprising:
a weight;
the weight comprising a length-adjustable elastic band, a roller, a U-shaped bracket and a weight assembly;
the length-adjustable elastic band comprising a proximal looped end and a distal looped end;
the roller being rotatably mounted into the U-shaped bracket;
the distal looped end being laterally positioned around the roller; and
the weight assembly being mounted adjacent to the U-shaped bracket, opposite the roller.
2. The weightlifting system for hanging band technique as claimed in claim 1 further comprising:
the weight assembly comprising a weight stack, a mounting shaft and a mounting head;
the mounting shaft comprising a proximal shaft end and a distal shaft end;
the proximal shaft end being connected adjacent to the U-shaped bracket;
the mounting shaft being positioned perpendicular to the roller;
the mounting shaft traversing through the weight stack; and
the mounting head being attached adjacent to the distal shaft end.
3. The weightlifting system for hanging band technique as claimed in claim 2 further comprising:
the weight further comprising a releasable fastener; and
the mounting head being attached adjacent to the distal shaft end by the releasable fastener.
4. The weightlifting system for hanging band technique as claimed in claim 2 further comprising:
the weight further comprising an annular shoulder;
the annular shoulder being laterally connected around the mounting shaft;
the annular shoulder being positioned offset from the distal shaft end along the mounting shaft; and
the weight stack being pressed in between the annular shoulder and the mounting head.
5. The weightlifting system for hanging band technique as claimed in claim 2 comprises further comprising:
the weight stack comprising at least one annular weight plate; and
the mounting shaft being positioned through a center hole of the at least one annular weight plate.
6. The weightlifting system for hanging band technique as claimed in claim 2 further comprising:
the weight further comprising a rubber coating; and
the weight stack being enclosed by the rubber coating.
7. The weightlifting system for hanging band technique as claimed in claim 1 further comprising:
a rest platform;
a rack adapter;
the rack adapter being peripherally connected to the rest platform; and
the weight assembly being situated onto the rest platform.
8. The weightlifting system for hanging band technique as claimed in claim 7 further comprises:
a backing plate;
the backing plate being perpendicularly connected onto the rest platform; and
the backing plate being peripherally positioned to the rest platform.
9. The weightlifting system for hanging band technique as claimed in claim 1 further comprising:
a barbell-sleeve fastener; and
the proximal looped end being laterally positioned around the barbell-sleeve fastener.