System for Analysis and Verification of Exercise Postures with Equipment

Abstract

This paper is initiated in response to affectation from pandemic. The people demand to improve their heath by themselves, and the exercise equipment is easier to install at home. Exercising with equipment requires fundamental knowledge to avoid any injuries and reduce ineffective performance. The system analyzes exercise postures using equipment, encompassing 3 poses: Deadlift, Lat Pull Down, and Bench Press. Analysis is comparing the alignment of skeletal joints in the body from exercise videos through image processing and comparing correctness against expert’s movement. Results and recommendations are displayed on a web application which is developed by the Django Framework. Test results indicate an improvement in users' exercise direction tendencies.