Exercise equipment handle

Abstract

An exercise equipment handle permits a user to perform inverted rows with a vertical bar positioned above the user, such as on the barbell part of a Smith machine. The handle can be hung from the barbell part and the user can be positioned underneath. The user can grip the handles and do inverted rows with a neutral (palms facing) grip. In some embodiments, the handles are close to provide a narrow grip. The handles are typically turned out at an angle and are suspended on a cross-piece. The user is able to do inverted row exercises safely, without the lower back strain usually associated with rowing-type exercise.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An exercise equipment handle comprising:
 a bar member;   at least one hook extending from a first side of the bar member;   a first handle suspended from a second, opposite side of the bar member on a first end of the bar member; and   a second handle suspended from the second, opposite side of the bar member on a second end of the bar member, wherein   the first handle and the second handle are disposed at an angle relative to an axis of the bar member.   
     
     
         2 . The exercise equipment handle of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one hook includes a first hook and a second hook. 
     
     
         3 . The exercise equipment handle of  claim 1 , wherein the angle is from about 10 to about 20 degrees. 
     
     
         4 . The exercise equipment handle of  claim 1 , wherein the angle is about 15 degrees. 
     
     
         5 . The exercise equipment handle of  claim 1 , further comprising a handle bracket interconnecting the handle with the bar member. 
     
     
         6 . The exercise equipment handle of  claim 1 , wherein the handles are spaced apart about 10 inches. 
     
     
         7 . The exercise equipment handle of  claim 1 , wherein the handles are spaced apart between about 24 to 48 inches. 
     
     
         8 . An exercise equipment handle comprising:
 a bar member;   at least a first hook and a second hook extending from a first side of the bar member;   a first handle suspended from a second, opposite side of the bar member on a first end of the bar member; and   a second handle suspended from the second, opposite side of the bar member on a second end of the bar member, wherein   the first handle and the second handle are disposed at an angle of about 10 to about 20 degrees, relative to an axis of the bar member.   
     
     
         9 . The exercise equipment handle of  claim 8 , wherein the angle is about 15 degrees and the handles are spaced apart a distance of about 10 inches. 
     
     
         10 . A method for exercising, comprising:
 attaching a bar member to a fixed bar via one or more hooks that extend from a first side of the bar member;   laying supine under the fixed bar;   grasping handles located on each end of the bar member, the handles being angled relative to an axis of the bar member; and   pulling oneself up toward the fixed bar.