Abstract: The present device relates to a shovel which enables a user to gain an increased amount of leverage. In its broadest context, the present invention includes a handle having a hand hold at one end thereof and an inner connection member at the opposite end thereof. This inner connection member includes both a tubular sleeve component and an arch component. A rectangular planar grip spans the intermediate extent of the arch component. Furthermore, a foot rest spans the intermediate extent of the arch component approximate the closed end. This foot rest includes a surface depression with a number of texture-creating protrusions formed thereon. Furthermore, a blade is secured to the bottom end of the foot rest.