Dumbbell with arched handle

Abstract

A dumbbell with an arched handle includes two weighted elements positioned on either side of a handle having an arched center portion. The shape of the arch facilitates a complete range of motion and training of the biceps, triceps and forearm muscles through a full rotation of the hand utilizing pronation and supination exercises.

1 . A dumbbell comprising:
 a pair of weighed elements; and   an elongated handle having a first end and a second end, each of said ends being permanently affixed to one of the pair of weighted elements at a first angle thus forming an arched middle section,   said arched section having an upper boundary that is less than an upper boundary of each of the weighted elements,   said handle being configured to allow a user to grip and position the dumbbell at a plurality of different configurations for increasing a range of motion.   
     
     
         2 . The dumbbell of  claim 1 , wherein the first angle is 45 degrees with respect to a centrally located horizontal axis. 
     
     
         3 . The dumbbell of  claim 2 , wherein each of the weighted elements are positioned at a 90 degree angle with respect to the horizontal axis. 
     
     
         4 . The dumbbell of  claim 3 , wherein each of the weighted elements further include a generally planar top and bottom end. 
     
     
         5 . The dumbbell of  claim 4 , further comprising an overall length and height configured to be compatible with a traditional dumbbell storage rack. 
     
     
         6 . The dumbbell of  claim 1 , wherein each of the weighted elements and the elongated handle are constructed from at least one of steel and iron. 
     
     
         7 . The dumbbell of  claim 1 , wherein each of the weighted elements are removably secured to the elongated handle. 
     
     
         8 . A dumbbell comprising:
 a pair of weighed elements;   a first elongated handle having a first end and a second end, each of said first and second ends of the first elongated handle being permanently affixed to one of the pair of weighted elements at a first angle thus forming an arched middle section,
 said arched section having an upper boundary that is less than an upper boundary of each of the weighted elements; and 
   a second elongated handle having a first end and a second end, each of said first and second ends of the second handle being permanently affixed to one of the pair of weighted elements at a second angle thus forming an arched middle section,   said first handle being positioned divergent to said second handle,   said arched section of the first handle having an upper boundary that is less than an upper boundary of each of the weighted elements,   said arched section of the second handle having a lower boundary that is less than a lower boundary of each of the weighted elements, and   each of said handles being configured to allow a user to grip and position the dumbbell at a plurality of different configurations for increasing a range of motion.   
     
     
         9 . The dumbbell of  claim 8 , wherein each of the first and second angles are identical. 
     
     
         10 . The dumbbell of  claim 8 , wherein each of the first and second angles are different. 
     
     
         11 . The dumbbell of  claim 8 , wherein each of the first and second angles are 45 degrees with respect to a centrally located horizontal axis. 
     
     
         12 . The dumbbell of  claim 11 , wherein each of the weighted elements are positioned at a 90 degree angle with respect to the horizontal axis. 
     
     
         13 . The dumbbell of  claim 12 , wherein each of the weighted elements further include a generally planar top and bottom end. 
     
     
         14 . The dumbbell of  claim 13 , further comprising an overall length and height configured to be compatible with a traditional dumbbell storage rack. 
     
     
         15 . The dumbbell of  claim 8 , wherein each of the weighted elements and each of the elongated handles are constructed from at least one of steel and iron. 
     
     
         16 . The dumbbell of  claim 8 , wherein each of the weighted elements are removably secured to the elongated handles.