The curved handle straightens your wrist and forces you to push the scoop with your palm, which uses your chest and arm muscles rather than your wrist, making scooping easier.  Photo 2 of 6 in The World's First Ergonomic Ice Cream Scoop? by Alexander George

The World's First Ergonomic Ice Cream Scoop?

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The curved handle straightens your wrist and forces you to push the scoop with your palm, which uses your chest and arm muscles rather than your wrist, making scooping easier.