Weight lifting exercise devices with arm straightening feature: zar-bar and zar-bell

Abstract

A new weight-training device for the arm involves an arm-straightening feature. The device comprises a weight at the distal end and one or more elongated members extending from the hand to the mid-shoulder of the user. The device further comprises a ring at the proximal end to encircle the user's arm, a grip bar for the user's hand and a wrist-protecting bar. The elongated members and the proximal ring ensure that the user's arm remains straight during the weight-lifting exercise thus fully targeting various muscle groups. Various exercises with the device are also suggested.

1 . A free exercise device designed to keep the user's forearm straight while exercising comprising:
 one or more elongated members having a proximal end and a distal end, said members connected at the proximal end by a ring member;   transverse gripping means connected to at least one of said elongated members;   and means for attaching a weight on the distal end of said elongated members;   wherein said elongated members have the length of a portion of an average human forearm measured from the hand to the upper portion of the forearm just below the elbow.   
   
   
       2 . The free exercise device of  claim 1  wherein said weight is removably attached to said device. 
   
   
       3 . The free exercise device of  claim 1  further comprising a transverse bar positioned between said gripping means and said ring, wherein said transverse bar is located above the wrist joint of a human hand gripping said gripping means. 
   
   
       4 . The free exercise device of  claim 3  wherein at least one of said ring and said grip bar is padded with material selected from the group consisting of fabric, rubber and synthetic polymer. 
   
   
       5 . The free exercise device of  claim 1  wherein said gripping means have a non-slip surface. 
   
   
       6 . The free exercise device of  claim 1  coated with material having properties selected from a group consisting of anti-corrosion, anti-scratch and anti-bacterial. 
   
   
       7 . A method of exercising the muscles of the arm involving a step of utilizing a device comprising one or more elongated members having a proximal end and a distal end, said members connected at the proximal end by a ring member, said ring member being positioned below the elbow, transverse gripping means connected to at least one of said elongated members and means for attaching a weight on the distal end of said elongated members. 
   
   
       8 . The method of  claim 7  wherein at least one forearm is raised and lowered while remaining straight. 
   
   
       9 . The method of  claim 7  wherein at least one arm is bent and straightened. 
   
   
       10 . A method of elongating the muscles of the arm by performing an exercise utilizing a device comprising one or more elongated members having a proximal end and a distal end, said members connected at the proximal end by a ring member, said ring member being positioned below the elbow, transverse gripping means connected to at least one of said elongated members and means for attaching a weight on the distal end of said elongated members, wherein at least one forearm is raised and lowered while remaining straight. 
   
   
       11 . The method of  claim 10  wherein at least one arm is bent and straightened.