Exercise Bar

Abstract

An exercise bar having five linear segments wherein the segments are in bent relationship to each other that allow the user to accomplish a twist-like motion. The bar is symmetrical about a central vertical axis. The first and fifth segments of the bar are the hand-grips. The second and fourth segments each have a first end and a second end and connects to the hand grips at an angle of approximately 120 degrees to about 160 degrees at their first end. The second and fourth segments are attached at their second end to a central third segment which comprises an approximately a neck bar that is curved to fit the neck in an ergonomic fashion.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An exercise bar comprised of five linear segments in bent relationship to each other that allow the user to accomplish a twist-like motion, wherein the exercise bar is symmetrical about a central vertical axis, wherein the first and fifth segments of the bar are the hand-grips, the second and fourth segments each have a first end and a second end and connect to the hand grips at their first end at an angle of approximately 120 degrees to about 160 degrees, and further the second and fourth segments are attached by their second end to a central third segment which comprises a neck bar that is curved to fit the neck in an ergonomic fashion. 
     
     
         2 . The exercise bar of  claim 1  wherein hand-grips each measures approximately 6 inches in length. 
     
     
         3 . The exercise bar of  claim 1  wherein the second and fourth segments measure approximately 14 inches and connects to the hand grips at an angle of approximately 120 degrees to about 160 degrees. 
     
     
         4 . The exercise bar of  claim 3 , wherein the second and fourth segments are attached at their second end to a central third segment which comprises an approximately 10 inch neck bar that is curved to fit the neck in an ergonomic fashion. 
     
     
         5 . The exercise bar of  claim 4  wherein the curve of the neck bar describes an arc of a circle having a radius of approximately 10 inches to 24 inches. 
     
     
         6 . The exercise bar of  claim 4 , further comprising foam coverings on hand grips and neck bar, for the comfort of the user and for increased ease of gripping the bar. 
     
     
         7 . The exercise bar of  claim 4 , wherein the bar comprises aluminum. 
     
     
         8 . The exercise bar of  claim 4 , wherein the bar comprises thermoplastic material.