Exercise Grip Device

Abstract

An exercise grip device includes a jaw member which is of a sufficient width to permit grasping thereabout with one's hand, wherein the jaw member includes a spring aspect which is preformed to an open position to permit receiving a weightlifting bar and is compressible to a closed position enabling engagement of the jaw member with the weightlifting bar in a manner to prevent sliding movement therebetween and while compressed exerts a force on one's hand and forearm muscles. A method includes weightlifting using the exercise grip device.

1 . An exercise grip device, which includes:
 a jaw member which is of a sufficient length to permit grasping thereabout with one's hand, wherein said jaw member includes a spring aspect which is preformed to an open position to permit receiving a weightlifting bar and is compressible to a closed position enabling engagement of said jaw member with the weightlifting bar and while compressed exerts a force on one's hand and forearm muscles.   
   
   
       2 . The exercise grip device of  claim 1 , wherein said jaw member includes a compressible outer covering. 
   
   
       3 . The exercise grip device of  claim 2 , wherein said jaw member includes a spring formed with said outer covering. 
   
   
       4 . The exercise grip device of  claim 1 , wherein said jaw member includes a lengthwise opening which readily permits the bar to pass in and out therethrough. 
   
   
       5 . The exercise grip device of  claim 3 , wherein said spring is formed within said outer covering. 
   
   
       6 . The exercise grip device of  claim 1 , wherein said exercise grip device is connected to a weightlifting bar. 
   
   
       7 . The exercise grip device of  claim 2 , wherein said outer covering forms a pad having an outward gripping surface and an opposing inner bar gripping surface. 
   
   
       8 . The exercise grip device of  claim 1 , wherein said jaw member is configured such that in said closed position engagement of said jaw member with the weightlifting bar prevents sliding movement therebetween. 
   
   
       9 . The exercise grip device of  claim 2 , wherein said outer covering includes one of a smooth and textured surface. 
   
   
       10 . An exercise grip device, which includes:
 a tube-like member which is of a sufficient length to permit grasping thereabout with one's hand and has an opening running axially lengthwise and said tube-like member includes a spring aspect which is preformed to an open position and is compressible to a closed position to exerts a force on one's hand and forearm muscles.   
   
   
       11 . The exercise grip device of  claim 10 , wherein said tube-like member includes a compressible outer covering. 
   
   
       12 . The exercise grip device of  claim 11 , wherein said tube-like member includes a spring formed with said outer covering. 
   
   
       13 . The exercise grip device of  claim 10 , wherein said lengthwise opening readily permits the bar to pass in and out therethrough. 
   
   
       14 . The exercise grip device of  claim 12 , wherein said spring is formed within said outer covering. 
   
   
       15 . The exercise grip device of  claim 10 , wherein said exercise grip device is connected to a weightlifting bar. 
   
   
       16 . The exercise grip device of  claim 11 , wherein said outer covering forms a pad having an outward gripping surface. 
   
   
       17 . The exercise grip device of  claim 16 , wherein said outer covering has an inner bar gripping surface opposing said outward gripping surface. 
   
   
       18 . The exercise grip device of  claim 10 , wherein said exercise grip device is configured such that in said closed position engagement of said tube-like member with the weightlifting bar prevents sliding movement therebetween. 
   
   
       19 . The exercise grip device of  claim 11 , wherein said outer covering includes one of a smooth and textured surface. 
   
   
       20 . A method of weightlifting which exercises one's hand and forearm during traditional weightlifting bar exercises includes the steps of:
 (a) employing an exercise grip device onto a weightlifting bar and grasping the exercise grip device in a manner to cause spring force to be exerted on one's hand thereby exercising one's hand and forearm muscles, wherein said exercise grip device include a jaw member having a spring aspect and which is preformed to an open position to permit receiving a weightlifting bar and is compressible to a closed position enabling engagement of said jaw member with the weightlifting bar, and   (b) concurrently lifting the bar while performing step (a) to exercise other muscles of one's body.