Methods and devices for providing support when exercising

Abstract

A device for providing support to a user performing a physical exercise is provided. The device includes a frame including a first support strut and a second support strut and an elastic strap coupled to a first end of the first support strut and a first end of the second support strut. The elastic strap has sufficient tension to provide support to a user's body weight by supporting a chest of the user when the user performs a push-up using the device. In embodiments, the device includes a base support coupled to the frame. A sleeve of material may be disposed around a portion of the strap that is between the first support strut and the second support strut.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A device for providing support to a user performing a physical exercise, comprising:
 a frame including a first support strut and a second support strut; and   an elastic strap coupled to a first end of the first support strut and a first end of the second support strut, where the elastic strap has sufficient tension to provide support to a user's body weight by supporting a chest of the user when the user performs a push-up using the device.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising a base support coupled to the frame. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising a sleeve of material disposed around a portion of the elastic strap that is between the first support strut and the second support strut.