Grip resistance device

Abstract

A grip resistance device that is configured to be gripped while simultaneously holding an article of exercise equipment or similar structure. The grip resistance device includes a deformable, anti-slip surface that can is aligned with an article of equipment such as a bar or the like. The device includes a handle that is connected to a tensioning device. The device is configured to be aligned with, mounted to, or integrated with an article of sports equipment such that the user may grip the handle and overcome resistance imparted by the tensioning device while simultaneously gripping the article of sports equipment.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A grip resistance device, comprising:
 a connection interface comprising deformable material configured to contact an elongated member;   a tensioning mechanism;   a handle that is movable between a first position and second position, whereby the handle is biased toward the first position by the tensioning mechanism;   whereby the grip resistance device is configured to contact an article of exercise equipment via connection interface and the handle is configured to be gripped simultaneously with the article of exercise equipment.   
     
     
         2 . The grip resistance device of  claim 1 , further comprising an attachment mechanism. 
     
     
         3 . The grip resistance device of  claim 2 , whereby the attachment mechanism comprises strips of hook and loop fasteners. 
     
     
         4 . The grip resistance device of  claim 3 , further comprising a housing for containing the tensioning mechanism. 
     
     
         5 . The grip resistance device of  claim 1 , whereby the tensioning mechanism is an arch-shaped member. 
     
     
         6 . The grip resistance device of  claim, 5  whereby the arch-shaped member is a steel spring. 
     
     
         7 . The grip resistance device of  claim 6 , whereby the steel spring has a first end and a second end and an upper surface. 
     
     
         8 . The grip resistance device of  claim 7 , whereby a tension spring is connected to the first end and second end of the steel spring. 
     
     
         9 . The grip resistance device of  claim 8 , whereby the steel spring is configured to receive downward force on the upper surface and cause the first end of the steel spring to extend from a first position to a second position, whereby the second position is further away from a midpoint than the first position. 
     
     
         10 . The grip resistance device of  claim 9 , whereby the steel spring is configured to receive downward force on the upper surface and cause the second end of the steel spring to extend from a first position to a second position, whereby the second position is further away from a midpoint than the first position. 
     
     
         11 . The grip resistance device of  claim 9 , whereby the tension spring is stretched when the first end of the steel spring extends from the first position to the second position. 
     
     
         12 . The grip resistance device of  claim 1 , whereby the handle is disposed substantially parallel to the connection interface. 
     
     
         13 . The grip resistance device of  claim 12 , whereby the handle is attached to a first end of a cable. 
     
     
         14 . The grip resistance device of  claim 13  whereby a second end of the cable is attached to a tension spring. 
     
     
         15 . The grip resistance device of  claims 14 , further comprising a tension adjustment system.