Punching Handle V.1

Abstract

This invention is a handle meant to be mounted on the end of a barbell that is standing on its opposite end and pressed out and up from the shoulder at a forty-five degree angle. The handle turns to allow the user to rotate their hand from the vertical to horizontal position which mimics the action of throwing a punch. This rotation can also be performed against resistance provided by internal structures in the handle to further strength the arm through the range of motion of a punch. The purpose of this handle is to take a common strength training exercise and improve the effects and carry over for athletes or users who are interested in developing more powerful punches.

1 . A handle assembly compromising a handhold coupled to a collar, the collar defining an aperture therein for receiving the end of a barbell. 
     
     
         2 . The handle assembly of  claim 1  wherein the handhold is configured to rotate at least  90  degrees. 
     
     
         3 . The handle assembly of  claim 1  wherein the handhold is further configured to resist rotation in at least a first direction. 
     
     
         4 . The handle assembly of  claim 3  further compromising one or more elastic bands connected to the handhold and to the assembly to resist rotation of the handhold in at least a first direction. 
     
     
         5 . The handle assembly of  claim 3  further compromising one or more springs connected to the handhold and to the handle assembly to resist rotation of the handhold in at least a first direction. 
     
     
         6 . A handle for attachment to a barbell, compromising a body, a handhold and a collar, wherein: the collar is configured to releasably connect to an end of a barbell; and the handhold is rotatably disposed within the handle; the handhold configured to rotate along an axis perpendicular to an axis defined through the center of the collar.