Exercise Machine Ergonomic Handle System

摘要

An exercise machine ergonomic handle system for providing hand-holds for the performance of exercises with reduced flexion and/or extension of the hand and wrist and reduced ulnar and/or radial deviation so as to reduce injury and allow application of full strength to the exercise machine. The exercise machine ergonomic handle system generally includes a longitudinally extending frame, a carriage that moves upon a first longitudinal portion of the frame, and at least one pair of ergonomic handles positioned on a second longitudinal portion of the frame. The ergonomic handles rotate about an axis to prevent flexion and/or extension, and can be positioned at a width and/or angle that reduces ulnar and/or radial deviation.

主权项

1. An exercise machine, comprising:
a frame having a first end, a second end opposite of said first end, and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween; a carriage movably positioned upon said frame, wherein said carriage is adapted to be movable along a portion of said longitudinal axis and wherein said carriage includes an upper surface; a first platform attached to said frame near said first end, wherein said first platform includes a first upper surface; and a first pair of handles directly or indirectly attached to said frame, wherein said first pair of handles is positioned near said first platform; wherein said first pair of handles is comprised of a first handle having a first longitudinal axis and a second handle having a second longitudinal axis, wherein said first longitudinal axis and said second longitudinal axis are near or on a plane formed by said first upper surface of said first platform; wherein said first handle and said second handle are positioned on opposing sides of said longitudinal axis of said frame.