Protoype 1
Built By: Tyler Roeber
Figure 1 Figure 2
The main idea behind this concept was to keep the design as simple and cost effective as possible. There is a cheaper cast made of a comfortable plastic material that raps around the arm as shown in figure 2. Also, there is a metal hook that will be strong and sturdy enough to hold on to barbells and dumbbells, as well as perform other exercises inside of the gym.
Prototype 2
Built By: Connor Leighton
The idea for this concept came from our shadowing in the gym, and struggling to find any effective way to complete pull exercises. I decided to stick with the custom-adjustable plastic cast, and added a support for the elbow in order to assist in managing larger weight. Further, I implemented an adjustable strap that can be used for different size barbells and handles of all shapes. This will allow the user to complete all necessary back and pull exercises without too many balance or support issues.
Prototype 3
Built By: David Urse
The main idea behind this concept is for the user to have four different options based on their specific need. Each top attachment screws into the wrist piece and unused attachments are stored in the forearm cavity.
– This hand attachment is used with a heart rate monitor ring.
Figure 2
– This latch attachment is meant for pull workouts using cable cords.
Figure 3
– This hook attachment can be used for pull-ups.
Figure 4
– This screw attachment can be used for push-ups.
My original prototype:
Prototype 4 Nick Robinson
My Prototype is a simple shoulder harness that would have multiple attachments for different exercises. Here it is demonstrated with a squat bar holder.
Here it is demonstrated with a deadlift bar suspension.
The idea came to me because when lifting in the gym I primarily do powerlifting type exercises (bench press, deadlift, squat). While bench press can be solved using a single dumbbell to press, the other two require both hands and arms. Notice that my prototype is built for someone without their entire arm. We wanted to make prototypes for people missing just their hand and people missing their whole arms.
Prototype 5
My prototype is designed to assist with push exercises. After shadowing in the gym I figured out that you need something for the bar to at least rest on while doing push exercises. Push exercises, such as bench press, and shoulder press, can be successfully done using this prototype. The piece on the top is sized to fit most bars found in a gym, the bar rests almost perfectly inside, with the raised sides preventing it for falling out and possibly causing injury.
Prototype 6:
Built by Nick Randlett
For my prototype I wanted to create a product that is able to solve multiple problems we found. The issue of a device that can both push and pull was something we struggled with, and what led me to my design. A dumbbell or barbell is able to sit in the notches, while a metal harness is able to secure the payload for a push or pull movement. If used properly, this device will allow the user to exercise safely, while achieving a bilateral movement creating proportionality.