A handgrip which has two terminating ends that does not connect with the other components to form a closed loop but instead form an open loop in the form of a "C", inverted "C", "U", or inverted "U" depending on the side of the exercise machine the grip is to be used on and the manner of viewing it. This is commonly referred to as an open structure as this provides for a handgrip which does not fully circumscribe an area. It only partially circumscribes an area and creates a structure with two terminating ends on each handle.