Weight-lifting device and method of use therefor

Abstract

A weight-lifting device and method of use therefor, wherein a user is able to securely grasp a weight-bearing bar, yet rapidly release and drop same from his/her person upon a sensation of fatigue or general muscle strain, and wherein the present invention further effectively transfers the weight or load carried by the weight-bearing bar to the user's wrist(s), without subjecting the user's wrist(s) to skin chafing, bruising, and/or potential impedance of proper blood flow.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates generally to weight-lifting devices, and more specifically to a weight-lifting device adapted to grasp and permit the rapid release, drop or disengagement of a weight-bearing bar therefrom, wherein the weight or load carried by the weight-bearing bar is effectively transferred to the user's wrist(s), thereby significantly reducing or eliminating the amount of hand strength or gripping force required to retain the bar within the user's hand(s). The present invention is particularly suitable for, although not strictly limited to, application within the weight-training arena, wherein amateur weight-lifters and / or professional bodybuilders alike may utilize the device to assist in weight-training, weight-lifting, establishing proper lifting form, and / or reducing exercise-induced bodily injury. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] For many individuals engaged in a regular exercise regimen, weight-training is recognized as a crucial and e...

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Benefits of technology

[0013] Another feature and advantage of the present invention is its ability to evenly distribute weight and pressure, if any, from the weight-bearing bar over the lifter's fingers and palms.

[0014] Still another feature and advantage of the present invention is its ability to effectively transfer the weight or load carried by the weight-bearing bar to the user's wrist, without subjecting the user's wrist to skin chafing, bruising, and/or potential impedance of proper blood flow, as a res

Problems solved by technology

However, because typical weight-training regimens require multiple sets and repetitions of a selected weight to effectively train a selected muscle group, such sustained hand force around the weight-bearing bar can impart a concentrated pressure on the lifter's palm(s), finger joints and/or wrist(s), thus resulting in muscle and joint fatigue, and/or potential injury thereto.

Although the above-described available devices may sufficiently transfer the weight of the weighted bar to the lifter's wrist(s) and/or evenly distribute the pressure from same over the lifter's hand(s) and wrist(s), such devices share a disadvantageous commonality that renders use of each device highly impractical and potential injurious to the lifter.

As such, should the lifter become fatig

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