Push-up exercise device

Abstract

A push-up exercise device for assisting in performing a push-up exercise is described which may enable a user to reduce stress on the wrists by not having to bend them during the exercise while also allows a user to engage more muscles to balance one's self during the course of the push-up. The device includes a handle and a support structure which has a curve shape. The shape of the support structure allows the handle to rotate or move in a substantially vertical plane along its length, while preventing the handle from rotating along its longitudinal axis. Additionally the exercise device can be turned to its side where the handle and part of the support structure form a stable base on a planar surface while the other part of the support structure can be used as a grasp section.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . An exercise device comprising:
 a handle with a left end and a right end;   a left structure connected to the left end of the handle;   a right structure connected to the right end of the handle;   wherein said left structure and right structure have a curved shape;   the left and right structure form a support base that allows the exercise device to roll on the curved base so that the handle can rotate or move in a substantially vertical plane along its length, while preventing the handle from rotating along its longitudinal axis.   
     
     
         2 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the handle, left structure and right structure are formed by one continuous structural member. 
     
     
         3 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein part of the handle has a grasp section comprises of compressible material to provide comfort and friction for the human hand. 
     
     
         4 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein each left structure and right structure has a cover to provide a frictional contact area when the exercise device is sitting on a surface. 
     
     
         5 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the structure is formed such that when the exercise device is turned to its side, at least one of the left structure or right structure along with the handle will provide a stable base on a planar surface, while the other structure can be used as a handle. 
     
     
         6 . An exercise device comprising:
 a base support structure connected to a handle on at least one end;   wherein the base support structure has a curved shape and is configured to allow the exercise device to pivot so that the handle can rotate or move in a substantially vertical plane along its length, while preventing the handle from rotating along its longitudinal axis.   
     
     
         7 . The exercise device of  claim 6 , wherein part of the handle has a grasp section comprises of compressible material to provide comfort and friction for the human hand. 
     
     
         8 . The exercise device of  claim 6 , wherein at least part of the support structure is covered with material that provides frictional contact to a supporting surface. 
     
     
         9 . The exercise device of  claim 6 , wherein the support structure is configured so that part of the support structure and the handle can sit on a planar surface and form a stable base, while the other part of the support structure is used as a grasp section. 
     
     
         10 . The exercise device of  claim 6 , wherein the support structure is configured to be collapsible for compact storage.