Barbell Handles

Abstract

The invention relates to methods and an apparatus used to lift a barbell. In some embodiments, the invention relates to an apparatus having a centralized handle and opposing hooks extending away from and attached to opposing ends of said handle. In other embodiments, the invention relates to methods for attaching said hooks to a barbell to assist in the performance of weight-bearing exercise and lifting.

1 . An apparatus, comprising:
 a) a handle comprising a first end and a second end; and   b) a first hook comprising a first bent end and a first arm and a second hook comprising a second bent end and a second arm;   wherein said first handle end is connected to said first hook arm and said second handle end is connected to said second hook arm;   wherein said first hook bent end and said second hook bent end are configured to be pointed in opposite directions and spatially overlapping within a plane that is parallel to a longitudinal axis of said handle.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said first bent end and said second bent end are configured to hold a pole comprising a top and a bottom. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said first and second hooks are configured to create a space between said first and second hooks such that a pole can be placed between said first and second hook arms without passing over said pole top and bottom. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein said first bent end and said second bent end are configured to both contact a pole that lies between said first and second bent ends of the hooks. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein said hook arms extend outwardly substantially perpendicular with regard to the longitudinal axis of said handle. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said handle and said hooks are comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of metal, metal alloy or polymer. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said first and second hook arms are attached to the longitudinal axis of said first and second ends of said handle. 
     
     
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