REBUFF
A weight lifting compression glove designed with metal microlattice (the lightest compressible metal) to assist with better wrist movements and to avoid injuries.
Solving the problem
Weightlifting nowadays is an athletic discipline. Bodybuilding is the use of progressive resistance exercise to control and develop one’s physique.
Weight training cause micro-tears to the muscles being trained; this is generally known as micro-trauma.
Using proper ergonomically fitted gloves reduces extra force or adjustments to body posture, eliminating additional stress to muscles and joints.
Application of the Technology
A metallic microlattice is a synthetic porous 3D printed metallic material consisting of ultra-light metal foam with very low density. It is one of the lightest structural materials known to science. Under pressure, this material stiffens.
Using a thin layer of this material in the fingers and the wrist joints will give the person enough support but also allowing them free mobility whilst keeping the engaged posture required. This reduces the chance of micro-injuries while lifting heavyweights.
Compression wear keeps the muscles strong and the pressure prevents excessive muscle tears.
It increases the blood flow by increasing the oxygen flow in the muscles.
The main body is made up of Neoprene which is a part of the synthetic rubber family which has the chemical stability and flexibility to withstand a wide range of temperature and pressure.
The wrist wrap supports the structure of the wrist and makes it more engaged at the pressure points while lifting the weights.
It is easily adjustable with the help of Velcro which fits each user differently.
It uses light and breathable material with a base of micro-lattice which adds to the overall support and strength of the glove
It is a compression wear specially designed to withstand the immense pressure put on the wrists while helping during the muscle recovery stage.
Overall experience and use
Rebuff aims to protect not only the wrist but the hand as a whole.
It can also used for post workout rehabilitation which acts as a financially secured way to cut down the extra cost of physiotherapy after intense weight training.