Enhanced handle grip apparatus for resistive exercise

Abstract

A gripping assembly adapted principally for use with cable-type exercising devices which employs a cinchable endless loop strap member extending unimpeded through the bore of a tubular gripping member for securing the assembly to the user's wrist / forearm during use and for attaching a resistive component to exercise against. Upon inserting one's hand through the strap loop protruding from the proximal end of the gripping member, grasping the gripping member and pulling or pushing thereon to provide exertion against a resisting exercise element the proximal end of the strap loop member is urged toward the proximal end of the tubular gripping member and against the user's wrist / forearm to thereby secure the grip assembly to the user. When in use the device imparts an additional user selectable torsion stress component to exercise against and an added safety feature via the wrist / forearm device anchor site.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to gripping devices suitable for attachment to a force-resisting element of a body building, physical fitness or physical rehabilitation exercising apparatus. This invention relates more specifically to USPTO classification 482 / 92 / 139. Physical fitness is recognized as essential to good health and longevity. Exercise is an important element in achieving and maintaining physical fitness and improving one's performance in any given sport. There has been a variety of user attachment devices which include belts and elastic members with hand grips intended for use with resistive exercise apparatus. Few of these devices have proved entirely suitable in terms of effectiveness, safety and convenience. The handles employed in exerting tension on a cable of an exercise machine are quite important, since they affect the manner in which the muscles of a person's body are stressed in applying resistive force. Handles should be config...

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Benefits of technology

The invention is a user connection grip assembly for resistance exercise devices that provides a safer and more comprehensive form of exercise. The assembly is portable, easy to assemble and uses minimal parts. It also includes a torque stress component that requires the user to exercise against, which helps to develop and balance hand and forearm muscles. The magnitude of the torque can be adjusted by the user by changing the position of their hand on the handle grip and the length of the handle grip. Additionally, the invention includes a safety feature in the form of a secondary device anchor site that provides a more reliable attachment point.

Problems solved by technology

Few of these devices have proved entirely suitable in terms of effectiveness, safety and convenience.

While some handles are suitable for performing certain exercises, they are often inappropriate for performing other exercises.

Other user attachment devices limit the range of motion and therefore the variety of exercises that can be performed.

Further more exercise equipment employing a cable like user interface is commonly engaged by the user via a handle or handles exclusively and therefore presents a potential safety hazard by way of unfettered equipment or user instability should that connection accidentally fail.

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