The present disclosure relates to handle support device for a barbell shaft. The device comprises a handle having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end extends into a U-shaped sleeve, the second end comprises a lip. The first end and the second end are at a pre-defined distance from each other. Moreover, the U-shaped sleeve is configured to releasably lock onto an outer periphery of a barbell shaft such that the handle extends laterally relative to the longitudinal axis of the barbell shaft when the handle is secured to the barbell shaft.