Bodybuilding Hammer

Abstract

A bodybuilding hammer. The bodybuilding hammer includes a handle including an upper end and a lower end. A head including an upper side and a lower side is attached to the handle. A channel extends through the head, the channel including an upper opening on the upper side of the head and a lower opening on the lower side of the head, such that the channel receives the handle therethrough. An upper clamp is annularly disposed on the upper end of the handle and contacts the upper side of the head. A lower clamp is annularly disposed on the lower end of the handle and contacts the lower side of the head. The head is fixedly mounted to the handle between the upper clamp and the lower clamp. The bodybuilding hammer can be lifted and swung by a user in order to build strength and promote muscle growth and development.

I claim: 
     
         1 ) A bodybuilding hammer, comprising:
 a head comprising an upper side and a lower side;   a channel extending through the head, the channel comprising an upper opening disposed on the upper side of the head and a lower opening disposed on the lower side of the head;   a handle having an upper end and a lower end, the handle extending through the channel;   an upper clamp annularly disposed on the upper end of the handle;   a lower clamp annularly disposed on the lower end of the handle;   wherein the upper clamp contacts the upper side of the head and the lower clamp contacts the lower side of the head;   wherein the head is fixedly mounted to the handle between the upper clamp and the lower clamp.   
     
     
         2 ) The bodybuilding hammer of  claim 1 , wherein the upper clamp and the lower clamp each engage the handle via a threaded connection therewith. 
     
     
         3 ) The bodybuilding hammer of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a grip material disposed on the handle.   
     
     
         4 ) The bodybuilding hammer of  claim 1 , wherein the head is composed of rubber. 
     
     
         5 ) The bodybuilding hammer of  claim 1 , further comprising a first annular recession disposed about the upper opening of the channel and a second annular recession disposed about the lower opening of the channel, wherein the first annular recession is sized to receive the upper clamp, and wherein the second annular recession is sized to receive the lower clamp. 
     
     
         6 ) The bodybuilding hammer of  claim 5 , wherein an outer surface of the upper clamp is flush with the upper side of the head, and wherein an outer surface of the lower clamp is flush with the lower side of the head. 
     
     
         7 ) The bodybuilding hammer of  claim 1 , further comprising an end cap disposed on the lower end of the handle. 
     
     
         8 ) The bodybuilding hammer of  claim 7 , wherein the end cap comprises a diameter greater than a diameter of the handle. 
     
     
         9 ) The bodybuilding hammer of  claim 1 , wherein the upper clamp comprises a plurality of apertures thereon, wherein each aperture of the plurality of apertures is configured to receive a fastener therethrough for further securing the upper clamp to the upper side of the head. 
     
     
         10 ) The bodybuilding hammer of  claim 1 , wherein the lower clamp comprises a plurality of apertures thereon, wherein each aperture of the plurality of apertures is configured to receive a fastener therethrough for further securing the lower clamp to the lower side of the head. 
     
     
         11 ) The bodybuilding hammer of  claim 1 , wherein the head comprises a uniform width, a uniform length, and a rectangular cross-section.