Weightlifting Spotting Handle for Free Weights

Abstract

The present invention discloses a weightlifting spotting handle for free weights. The invention comprises a first and second adjustable connector strap and primary support handle. The first and second adjustable connector straps may be attached at either end of the handle of a free weight. The first and second adjustable connector straps may be attached to a primary support handle either directly or indirectly. The weightlifting spotting handle is novel such that it provides a mechanism for a weightlifting partner, known as a spotter, to lift a free weight from a struggling user.

1 . A weightlifting spotting handle for free weights, comprising:
 a first adjustable connector strap attachable to one end of a free weight handle;   a second adjustable connector strap attachable at an end of the free weight handle opposite the first adjustable connector strap;   a primary support handle attached at one end to the first adjustable connector strap and attached at an opposite end to the second adjustable connector strap.   
     
     
         2 . The weightlifting spotting handle of  claim 1 , wherein the first adjustable connector strap and second adjustable connector strap are connected to a free weight. 
     
     
         3 . The weightlifting spotting handle of  claim 1 , wherein the first adjustable connector strap is connected to the primary support handle indirectly via a first ring structure. 
     
     
         4 . The weightlifting spotting handle of  claim 1 , wherein the second adjustable connector strap is connected to the primary support handle indirectly via a second ring structure. 
     
     
         5 . The weightlifting spotting handle of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second adjustable connector straps further comprise an adjustable buckle mechanism. 
     
     
         6 . The weightlifting spotting handle of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second adjustable connector straps are directly connected at opposing ends of the primary support handle via adhesive bonding. 
     
     
         7 . The weightlifting spotting handle of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second adjustable connector straps are sewn to opposing ends of the primary support handle. 
     
     
         8 . The weightlifting spotting handle of  claim 1 , wherein the primary support handle further comprises a first and a second support handle ring attached at either end of the primary support handle. 
     
     
         9 . The weightlifting spotting handle of  claim 1 , wherein the primary support handle comprises a first and second central hub to which the first and second support handle ring attach. 
     
     
         10 . The weightlifting spotting handle of  claim 1 , wherein the primary support handle is detachable from the first and second adjustable connector straps. 
     
     
         11 . The weightlifting spotting handle of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second adjustable connector straps are composed of a leather material. 
     
     
         12 . The weightlifting spotting handle of  claim 1 , wherein the primary support handle is at least partially composed of reinforced nylon. 
     
     
         13 . The weightlifting spotting handle of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second adjustable connector straps further comprise a slide mechanism to attach the first and second adjustable connector straps to the handle of a free weight.