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Method and apparatus for training athletes

US6875135B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 22, 2003
Grant dateApr 5, 2005
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 22, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B2244/19
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An apparatus for training athletes to maintain proper posture and lower body position by keeping the hips low, knees bent, and feet under the hips shoulders using at least two side straps each connected at one end to the athlete's waist and connected at the other end to the athlete's heel. A method for training athletes to improve their ability to maintain proper posture and balance in a range of sporting activities is also disclosed.

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