US Patent 7794369 Jump rope with resistance hand grips

An exercise device which combines the functionality of a jump rope with that of a pair of spring-operated hand-grips is herein disclosed. The device comprises two (2) conventional spring-loaded hand grips at distal ends of the rope. The rope is attached to the top of the hand grips using a ball bearing-type swivel joint that allows the rope to turn freely, even while the hand grips are held stationary. It is envisioned that the grips could be flexed while using said exercise device, held in a closed position for resistance training while jumping rope or used alone without utilizing the jump rope.