High impact wrist weights

Abstract

The present invention provides an apparatus for conditioning the arms and upper body. A wrist weight apparatus consists of a wrist section and a forearm section. The forearm section includes a flexible weight and a way to secure the apparatus to the user's arm.

1 . A device for conditioning arms and upper body muscles wherein said device for each arm includes a wrist section and a forearm section, said wrist and forearm sections being formed of one or more pliable materials such that the device fits securely about the lower forearm and wrist; a weight comprising a plurality of weights located, attached to or integrated with forearm section; a fastening member connected to said forearm section; said wrist section being formed such that the thumb and fingers of the hand are uncovered and are substantially free to move when the device is in use.  
   
   
       2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said weight is attached to said forearm section by a pocket, located contiguous to said forearm section, said forearm section receiving and holding said weight.  
   
   
       3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said weight comprises a plurality of objects enclosed by a pliable material, such that said weight is flexible and is able to conform generally to the shape and dimensions of the wearer's wrist or forearm.  
   
   
       4 . The device of  claim 3 , wherein said plurality of objects consists of iron sand or some similarly dense material.  
   
   
       5 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said fastening member comprises one or more straps that connect one side of said wrist and forearm sections to the other side of said wrist and forearm sections.  
   
   
       6 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said fastening member comprises one or more zippers that connect one side of said wrist and forearm sections to the other side of said wrist and forearm sections.