Dumbbell with Eccentric Bar

Abstract

A dumbbell incorporates an eccentric handhold portion of a bar to elevate the handhold portion to an elevated position. Elevating the handhold farther from the ground increases the effectiveness of push-ups and push-up rows by increasing the range of motion over conventional dumbbells. When the dumbbell is placed on the floor, the elevated handhold allows a user to more comfortably put their feet between the floor and the handhold, allowing the dumbbell to function as a foothold for sit-ups. Additionally, the dumbbell retains the functionality and usability of a conventional dumbbell, and may be used for a variety of other exercises, including, but not limited to, curls, dumbbell presses, and shoulder presses.

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REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims one or more inventions which were disclosed in Provisional Application No. 61 / 665,170, filed Jun. 27, 2012, entitled “BENT DUMBBELL”. The benefit under 35 USC §119(e) of the United States provisional application is hereby claimed, and the aforementioned application is hereby incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The invention pertains to the field of physical fitness. More particularly, the invention pertains to a dumbbell with an eccentric bar connecting the weighted ends.[0004]2. Description of Related Art[0005]A conventional dumbbell is sized to be held in one hand by a straight, typically cylindrical, bar connecting two weights on either ends of the bar. The bar extends from the center of each weight. Some dumbbells have a fixed weight, whereas in other dumbbells the weights on the ends of the bar may be exchangeable to change the weight of the dumbbell. Dumb...

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Benefits of technology

[0013]A dumbbell incorporates an eccentric handhold portion of a bar to elevate the handhold portion to an elevated position. Elevating the handhold farther from the ground increases the effectiveness of push-ups and push-up rows by increasing the range of motion over conventional dumbbells. When the dumbbell is placed on the floor, the elevated handhold allows a user to more comfortably put their feet between the floor and the handhold, allowing the dumbbell to function as a foothold for sit-ups. Additionally, the dumbbell retains the functionality and usability of a conventional dumbbell, and may be used for a variety of other exercises, including, but not limited to, curls, dumbbell presses, and shoulder presses.

Problems solved by technology

Similarly, performing a push-up row with a standard dumbbell limits the range of up and down movement of the chest to the length of the exerciser's arm or arms plus the distance from the floor to the standard dumbbell's handhold.

Also, performing sit-ups without a foothold is very difficult and can result in poor form.

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