Squat and spinal fitness and rehabilitation device
An exercise device including a frame extending across a first plane, the frame defining vertical stabilization bars extending in a second plane, the frame further defining a horizontal cross bar connecting the vertical stabilization bars and configured for supporting a lower leg of a user. A swivel base couples to the frame for supporting a foot of the user. The swivel base may be fixed in a variety of positions as well as set to somewhat freely rotate while coupled to a bias spring.
1 . An exercise device comprising:
a frame extending across a first plane;
a vertical stabilization bar extending in a second plane, the first and second plane perpendicular to each other;
a plurality of supporting legs extending opposite the vertical stabilization bar relative to the frame, and forming a clearance underneath the frame; and
a swivel base disposed within the frame, the swivel base pivotably connected to the frame such that the swivel base is configured to swing into the clearance along a travel arc, below the first plane.
2 . The exercise device of claim 1 , wherein:
the swivel base includes a toe and heel portion,
the heel portion is pivotably connected to the frame via an axle, and
the toe portion is connected to the frame via a spring.
3 . The exercise device of claim 2 , wherein the axle propagates from a first socket in the frame, through the swivel base along a dimension perpendicular to a span between the toe and heel portion, and terminates at a second socket in the frame opposite the first socket.
4 . The exercise device of claim 1 , wherein upon force activation, the swivel base is configured to swing into the clearance along the travel arc, below the first plane.
5 . The exercise device of claim 1 , further comprising a locking assembly, configured for locking the swivel base to be substantially in-line with the frame.
6 . An exercise device comprising:
a frame encompassing a platform for supporting a foot of a user;
two vertical stabilization bars coupled to the frame;
a lower leg support brace mounted to the platform; and
a plurality of supporting legs extending opposite the two vertical stabilization bars relative to the frame, and forming a clearance underneath the frame;
wherein the platform is configured to pivot relative to the frame into the clearance.
7 . The exercise device of claim 6 , wherein:
the platform includes a toe and heel portion,
the heel portion is pivotably connected to the frame via an axle, and
the toe portion is connected to the frame via a spring.
8 . The exercise device of claim 7 , wherein the axle propagates from a first socket in the frame, through the platform along a dimension perpendicular to a span between the toe and heel portion, and terminates at a second socket in the frame opposite the first socket.
9 . The exercise device of claim 6 , wherein upon force activation, the platform is configured to pivot into the clearance.
10 . The exercise device of claim 6 , further comprising a locking assembly, configured for locking the platform to the frame.
11 . The exercise device of claim 10 , wherein the locking assembly includes an alcove defined in both the frame and the rotatable standing platform, and a dual hook clip for fastening to each alcove.
12 . An exercise device comprising:
a frame extending across a first plane, elevated by a support to form a clearance; and
a rotatable standing platform disposed within the frame, the rotatable standing platform having a toe and heel portion, the heel portion pivotably connected to the frame via an axle, and the toe portion connected to the frame via a spring,
wherein upon force activation, the rotatable standing platform is configured to pivot into the clearance, distancing from the frame along a travel arc path.
13 . The exercise device of claim 12 , wherein the axle propagates from a first socket in the frame, through the rotatable standing platform along a dimension perpendicular to a span between the toe and heel portion, and terminates at a second socket in the frame opposite the first socket.
14 . The exercise device of claim 12 , further comprising a locking assembly, configured for locking the rotatable standing platform to the frame.
15 . The exercise device of claim 14 , wherein the locking assembly includes an alcove defined in both the frame and the rotatable standing platform, and a dual hook clip for fastening to each alcove.
16 . The exercise device of claim 12 , further comprising a leg support structure for cradling and supporting the lower leg of a user.