Multi-Orientation Nesting Grip Training Handle

Abstract

A new kind of multi-orientation nesting grip training handle intended for finger strength exercises allows the user to adjust the diameter of the handle by adding or removing outer handles onto an inner handle, and at the same time to switch the orientation of the handle between horizontal and vertical grips. This handle allows grips strength training exercises in a variety of ways and difficulty levels, while remaining portable and economical to manufacture in a way not seen in prior art.

We claim: 
     
         1 ) An exercise handle comprising:
 two or more sub-handles of different diameters, each having an upper end and a lower end, and   a flexible member having an attached end and a free end   
       wherein:
 each sub-handle of larger diameter can be slid over the sub-handle of smaller diameter, 
 the attached end of the flexible member is attached to the upper end of the smallest diameter sub-handle, 
 the free end of the flexible member can be formed into a loop for hanging the exercise handle in the vertical orientation, and 
 the free end of the flexible member can be connected to the lower end of the smallest diameter sub-handle for hanging the exercise handle in the horizontal orientation. 
 
     
     
         2 ) The exercise handle of  claim 1  wherein the sub-handle of larger diameter has a hole in its upper end that allows the flexible member to pass through it when it is slid over the sub-handle of smaller diameter. 
     
     
         3 ) The exercise device of  claim 1  wherein the sub-handle of larger diameter has a shape that stops it at a predefined position when it is slid over the sub-handle of smaller diameter, such that it cannot slide any further relative to the sub-handle of smaller diameter. 
     
     
         4 ) The exercise handle of  claim 1  wherein the flexible member is made of rope. 
     
     
         5 ) The exercise handle of  claim 1 , further comprising a quick link (threaded chain link).