Abstract: The present invention provides a weight exercise device for use with dumbbells. The weight exercise device is an elongated J-shaped device having a support member with an elongated belt passage at the top thereof. An elongated channel being the lower section of the J-shaped device is attached to the bottom of the support member for holding the dumbbell. The dumbbell retention means is either an integral part of the J-shaped device or is an separate device for removable placed thereon. The J-shaped device includes the means for attaching said support member to the user; a support member; the means for supporting a dumbbell, said dumbbell supporting means being attached to said support member; and the means for insuring the retention of said dumbbell in said dumbbell supporting means while being used by the user.