Resistance training device

Abstract

A resistance training device is disclosed, comprising at least one resistance element extending between a tensioning element and at least one arm component. The tensioning element is positioned on the dorsal side of the user and a pivot is provided near the elbow joint of the user to permit articulation of the arm component. A plurality of attachments comprise a first side and a second side to anchor the resistance element to the arm component to impart resistance to the user during movement.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A resistance training device, comprising:
 at least one resistance element extending between a tensioning element and at least one arm component, the tensioning element positioned on the dorsal side of the user;   a pivot provided near the elbow joint of the user to permit articulation of the arm component;   a plurality of attachments comprising a first side and a second side, the plurality of attachments to anchor the resistance element to the arm component to impart resistance to the user during movement.   
     
     
         2 . The resistance training device of  claim 1 , wherein the tensioning element permits selective tensioning of the resistance element. 
     
     
         3 . The resistance training device of  claim 1 , wherein the resistance element may be interchanged to increase or decrease the amount of resistance imparted. 
     
     
         4 . The resistance training device of  claim 1 , wherein the arm component further comprises an upper portion engaged with the upper arm and a lower portion engaged with the forearm of the user. 
     
     
         5 . The resistance training device of  claim 4 , wherein the upper portion at least partially extends around the circumference of the upper arm. 
     
     
         6 . The resistance training device of  claim 5 , wherein the lower portion at least partially extends around the circumference of the forearm. 
     
     
         7 . The resistance training device of  claim 6 , wherein a sleeve extends between the upper portion and the lower portion. 
     
     
         8 . The resistance training device of  claim 7 , wherein the resistance training device is constructed as a garment to cover at least a portion of the upper body of the user. 
     
     
         9 . A resistance training device, comprising:
 at least one resistance element extending between a tensioning element and at least one arm component, the tensioning element positioned on the dorsal side of the user, the arm component comprising an upper portion to engage with the upper arm and a lower portion to engage with the lower arm;   a pivot positioned between the upper portion and the lower portion, the pivot positioned near the elbow joint of the user to permit articulation of the arm component;   a plurality of attachments comprising a first side and a second side, the plurality of attachments to anchor the resistance element to the arm component to impart resistance to the user during movement.   
     
     
         10 . The resistance training device of  claim 9 , wherein the tensioning element permits selective tensioning of the resistance element. 
     
     
         11 . The resistance training device of  claim 10 , wherein the upper portion comprises an adjustment means to adjust the tension of the resistance element. 
     
     
         12 . The resistance training device of  claim 11 , wherein the lower portion comprises an adjustment means to adjust the tension of the resistance element. 
     
     
         13 . The resistance training device of  claim 12 , wherein the adjustment means comprises a sliding component to select the tension imparted by the resistance element. 
     
     
         14 . The resistance training device of  claim 13 , wherein the resistance element may be interchanged to increase or decrease the amount of resistance imparted. 
     
     
         15 . The resistance training device of  claim 14 , wherein a sleeve extends between the upper portion and the lower portion. 
     
     
         16 . The resistance training device of  claim 15 , wherein the resistance training device is constructed as a garment to cover at least a portion of the upper body of the user. 
     
     
         17 . The resistance training device of  claim 16 , further comprising lateral resistance elements to provide lateral tension between the tensioning component and the arm component. 
     
     
         18 . The resistance training device of  claim 17 , further comprising upper resistance elements extending from the tensioning component to the left and right wrists of the user. 
     
     
         19 . The resistance training device of  claim 18 , wherein the upper resistance elements extend to the thumbs of the user. 
     
     
         20 . A resistance training device, comprising:
 at least one resistance element extending between at least one tensioning element and at least one arm component, the tensioning element positioned on the dorsal side of the user, the arm component comprising an upper portion to engage with the upper arm and a lower portion to engage with the lower arm;   one or more upper resistance elements extending between the tensioning component to the left and right wrists of the user;   a pivot positioned between the upper portion and the lower portion, the pivot positioned near the elbow joint of the user to permit articulation of the arm component;   a plurality of attachments comprising a first side and a second side, the plurality of attachments to anchor the resistance element to the arm component to impart multidirectional resistance to the user during athletic movement;   a garment engaged with the at least one resistance elements, the garment configured to cover at least a portion of the upper body of the user.