Grips for weight lifting

Abstract

The invention provides a pair of grips that enable safer and more efficient exercising. The grips can also be used for enhanced and better weight bearing exercises. More specifically, the grips are used to lift weights in a manner that is safe and more ergonomically correct to effect proper weight lifting technique.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A portable grip for achieving a neutral grip during weight bearing exercise, comprising:
 a. A gripping portion configured to receive a user's hand;   b. An axis of connection having a first end and second end, said gripping portion being connected to said first end of said axis of connection; and   c. A clamping portion adjacently connected to said second end of said axis of connection, said clamping portion being releasably connectable to a weighted object for exercise.   
     
     
         2 . The portable grip of  claim 1  wherein said gripping portion is rotatably movable about said first end of said axis of connection. 
     
     
         3 . The portable grip of  claim 1  wherein said clamping portion is rigidly affixed to said second end of said axis of connection. 
     
     
         4 . The portable grip of  claim 1  wherein said gripping portion is positioned within a cradle. 
     
     
         5 . The portable grip of  claim 4  wherein gripping portion comprises a release mechanism. 
     
     
         6 . The portable grip of  claim 5  whereby when said release mechanism is actuated, said gripping portion is rotatably movable about said cradle. 
     
     
         7 . The portable grip of  claim 6  wherein said grip portion is rotatably movable about said cradle at an angle ranging from −90° to about 90°. 
     
     
         8 . The portable grip of  claim 6  wherein said grip portion is rotatably movable about said cradle at an angle ranging from −45° to about 45°. 
     
     
         9 . The portable grip of  claim 6  wherein said grip portion is rotatably movable about said cradle at an angle ranging from −25° to about 25°. 
     
     
         10 . The portable grip of  claim 1  wherein an axis release trigger is attached to said axis of connection. 
     
     
         11 . The portable grip of  claim 10  wherein said axis release trigger is releasable by a user. 
     
     
         12 . The portable grip of  claim 11  wherein at said release of said axis release trigger, said gripping portion is rotatably movable about said axis of connection. 
     
     
         13 . The portable grip of  claim 1  wherein said portable grip comprises a holding strength of at least 50 pounds. 
     
     
         14 . The portable grip of  claim 1  wherein said portable grip comprises a holding strength of at least 100 pounds. 
     
     
         15 . The portable grip of  claim 1  wherein said portable grip comprises a holding strength of at least 200 pounds. 
     
     
         16 . The portable grip of  claim 1  wherein said portable grip comprises a holding strength of at least 300 pounds. 
     
     
         17 . The portable grip of  claim 1  wherein said clamping portion is configured to affixedly grip a handle of a weight. 
     
     
         18 . The portable grip of  claim 17  wherein said clamping portion affixedly grips said handle of said weight by a click and hold mechanism. 
     
     
         19 . The portable grip of  claim 1  wherein said portable grip reduces grip and wrist fatigue of a user by at least twenty percent. 
     
     
         20 . The portable grip of  claim 19  wherein said portable grip reduces grip and wrist fatigue by at least forty percent.