Exercise apparatus for permitting a user to build muscle strength in an ergonomic fashion

Abstract

An exercise apparatus for permitting a user to build muscle strength in an ergonomic fashion comprising a weighted body with a first and second opposing faces with a handle attached to the body in a manner that permits the user to grip the apparatus during use without having to grip the body directly, and the first face comprises an ergonomic generally concave surface configured to more closely conform to the user's forearm profile when the apparatus is gripped by the user in a manner such that the body comes in contact with the user's forearm. Alternate embodiment incorporates a second face comprising an ergonomic generally concave surface.

1 . An exercise apparatus for permitting a user to build muscle strength in an ergonomic fashion, the apparatus comprising:
 a weighted body with a first and second opposing faces;   a handle attached to the body in a manner that permits the user to grip the apparatus during use without having to grip the body directly and which permits “catch and release” exercises by a user;   wherein the first face comprising an ergonomic generally concave surface configured to more closely conform to the user's forearm profile when the apparatus is gripped by the user in a manner such that the body comes in contact with the user's forearm.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the second face also comprises an ergonomic generally concave surface. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the cross-section of the body comprises a generally geometric shape. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the apparatus comprises a kettle bell. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the handle is attached to the body at a single point. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the handle is attached to the body at a plurality of points. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the body is coated with a resilient layer of material designed to soften the force of contact with the user during use. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the body is concave beneath the handle to assist the user with “catch and release” exercises.