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.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The exercise apparatus herein for permitting a user to build muscle strength in an ergonomic fashion herein is a kettlebell which is used for weight training in physical fitness activities.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The kettle bell or girya (Russian: rnpR) is a cast iron weight looking somewhat like a cannonball with a handle. The kettlebell first appears in a 1704 Russian Dictionary (Cherkikh, 1994). Originally, kettlebells were counter-weights used in Russian markets. Russian country folk started throwing them around and eventually they became very popular in Russia as a training tool. In 1913 the Russian magazine Hercules reported “Not a single sport develops our muscular strength and bodies as well as kettlebell athletics.”[0003]In the recent history of the kettlebell has become increasingly popular within the United States thanks to a man named Pavel Tsatsouline. Tsatsouline is a fitness author who used to be a trainer for not only the United S...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]Conventional kettle bells generally resemble a cannon ball with a handle attached thereto. When lifted vertically by the user, the generally sphere shape bell of the conventional kettle bell uncomfortably rests on the user's forearm and / or wrist with the weight concentrated at a single location. In contrast, the kettlebell disclosed herein accommodates the user's forearm and wrist when the kettle bell is lifted generally vertical by the user which causes the body and weight of the kettle bell to rest along the user's forearm. This accommodation spreads the weight of the bell along a greater surface area in lieu of a concentration of weight at a distinct localized point on the user's wrist and forearm when the weight is lifted generally vertically resulting in the bell resting against the user's forearm and / or wrist. In sum, the accommodation creates a more pain free work out and reduces bone and dermal bruising by spreading the bell weight over a greater area of the user's wrist and forearm.

[0008]The angle of the opposing concave faces permits the user to grasp the bell along its vertical sides in lieu of using the handle at the top of the bell to perform additional exercises.

Problems solved by technology

This common complaint can result in bone bruising as well as dermal edemas.

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