Lifting Gloves?

[rcpratt]

I was considering asking for some weightlifting gloves for Christmas, but I have no idea what I'm looking for.

Any recommendations on sites to browse and purchase them, or specific glove recommendations?

 

[douglasb]

I prefer the "wrist wrap" variety for added wrist stability. Some brands I know of are Harbinger, Grizzly, and Gold's Gym. Bodybuilding.com has these brands (and their own, in-house brand) on their website. I was able to get a nice pair of Grizzly gloves for 30% off with coupon code, so look around. The Gold's Gym gloves are available at Walmart, also.

 

[surfsatwerk]

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[rcpratt]

I don't think my gym allows chalk, or at least nobody uses it so I'd feel a bit odd.

 

[surfsatwerk]

I don't think my gym allows chalk, or at least nobody uses it so I'd feel a bit odd.

May I take this time to encourage you to shit can your gym for one that does allow this basic necessity.

Expecting people to not sweat when they're lifting is insane. And then to not allow them proper equipment to deal with moisture is dangerous.

 

[rcpratt]

May I take this time to encourage you to shit can your gym for one that does allow this basic necessity.

Expecting people to not sweat when they're lifting is insane. And then to not allow them proper equipment to deal with moisture is dangerous.

Thanks for the opinion, but my gym provides me with the equipment I need to do what I want to do, and I haven't had any issues. All I'm looking for right now is gloves.

 

[mizzou]

My gloves I use are simple, just with some thin rubber gripping material. They are great on those sweaty days so you dont kill yourself.

Chalk could do the same thing, just messier

 

[Deeko]

May I take this time to encourage you to shit can your gym for one that does allow this basic necessity.

Expecting people to not sweat when they're lifting is insane. And then to not allow them proper equipment to deal with moisture is dangerous.

I've been to a lot of gyms...and the VAST majority do not alow chalk. Its a pain in the ass, absolutely, but its par for the course.

 

[Deeko]

My gloves I use are simple, just with some thin rubber gripping material. They are great on those sweaty days so you dont kill yourself.

Chalk could do the same thing, just messier

Gloves can also hamper grip. They add to the thickness of what you're holding, and a thicker bar is harder to grip than a thinner bar.

Its really a matter of preference. I wouldn't recommend gloves, especially not those thick padded ones a lot of people wear, but to each their own.

 

[rcpratt]

What do you recommend then, if chalk is out.

 

[surfsatwerk]

I've been to a lot of gyms...and the VAST majority do not alow chalk. Its a pain in the ass, absolutely, but its par for the course.

I understand, but for me chalk is a big safety issue. I live in a town of around 100k people and I interviewed every gym in town before I found one that was acceptable.

Granted it won't win any beauty contests, but it allows me to lift in a safe environment.

 

[surfsatwerk]

What do you recommend then, if chalk is out.

Does your gym allow liquid chalk?

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/xf/chalk.html

 

[Whisper]

I haven't worn gloves for a few years now, but my favorites were always the Harbinger Classic Wristwraps: http://www.amazon.com/Harbinger-Clas...1901290&amp;sr=8-1

They weren't excessively padded, and the wrist wraps (the reason I initially bought gloves) were actually functional.

Personally, I've only used chalk perhaps once or twice, and have never felt that not doing so would endanger my safety. Then again, I also don't do any compound olympic-style lifts other than squats and deads (e.g., no cleans of any kind).

 

[alkemyst]

I don't think my gym allows chalk, or at least nobody uses it so I'd feel a bit odd.

Many do not.

Gloves are great for those that don't want to walk around like a jarhead.

I don't use them and my hands are extremely rough. Rough enough to actually cut my face at times.

I have tried many different gloves and have found it's really a personalized thing. The biggest problem is the gloves padding not being where you want it and that causing pinching/bunching up.

 

[SociallyChallenged]

Many do not.

Gloves are great for those that don't want to walk around like a jarhead.

I don't use them and my hands are extremely rough. Rough enough to actually cut my face at times.

I have tried many different gloves and have found it's really a personalized thing. The biggest problem is the gloves padding not being where you want it and that causing pinching/bunching up.

But great for those walking around trying to look like tools

 

[rcpratt]

But great for those walking around trying to look like tools

What?

 

[the DRIZZLE]

For the people saying your gyms don't allow chalk, have you actually been told not to use it? I would never even think to ask permission for something like that, I just do it. I've used it at every gym I've been a member of and no one has ever said anything. I think this is a situation where you should ask for forgiveness not permission.

 

[alkemyst]

For the people saying your gyms don't allow chalk, have you actually been told not to use it? I would never even think to ask permission for something like that, I just do it. I've used it at every gym I've been a member of and no one has ever said anything. I think this is a situation where you should ask for forgiveness not permission.

More than likely in the pieces of paper you signed to join has what is allowed and what's not outlined.

If your gym doesn't supply chalk it's more than likely not allowed. Also if you do just "break the rules" who is cleaning up behind you?

I have been to real iron works and fluff gyms that have had chalk and most of the time it's like the dude with lifting shoes and a pro belt doing curls...simply not needed.

 

[mchammer187]

get something like: http://www.amazon.com/Black-Diamond-...dp/B000V3RI5Q/

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http://www.amazon.com/Metolius-Compe...dp/B001L5O2UC/

I use it for rock climbing and it prevents chalk from going anywhere so it is much less messy than loose chalk or blocks. I doubt anyone would complain about this.

 

[mizzou]

Just buy some and use them when needed, i highly doubt you will use them that often anyway. Mine get more use when i do pushups on old blacktop roads then in the weightroom.

 

[the DRIZZLE]

More than likely in the pieces of paper you signed to join has what is allowed and what's not outlined.

If your gym doesn't supply chalk it's more than likely not allowed. Also if you do just "break the rules" who is cleaning up behind you?

I have been to real iron works and fluff gyms that have had chalk and most of the time it's like the dude with lifting shoes and a pro belt doing curls...simply not needed.

I try to be neat with the chalk and don't make much of a mess. I've never seen anyone use chalk for curls. Usually its the guy with the gloves doing curls.

 

[brikis98]

It seems like no one asked an important question: why do you want gloves?

 

[rcpratt]

Mostly to protect my hands from calluses. Little more grip would never hurt anybody either.

 

[brikis98]

Mostly to protect my hands from calluses. Little more grip would never hurt anybody either.

If the gloves fit well, you'll get protection from calluses in certain situations, especially where something is sliding against your hands (e.g. pull-ups). In other cases, such as where constant pressure is applied (e.g. deadlifting), gloves don't help much, and if they don't fit well, can make things worse if the bunch up. Grip is also not straightforward. Gloves effectively increase the thickness of the bar (or whatever you are holding onto), so they can actually make it harder to hold. On the other hand, depending on the material they are made off, they can make slippery objects easier to hold onto.

Depending on what your gym allows, I've found the following to be way more effective than gloves:

1. Let your hands toughen up. This takes time, but it's worth it: grip strength is one of the most useful types of strength on a day to day basis. And yes, the toughness of your skin is definitely a part of grip strength.

2. Take care of your calluses. If you shave them down before they get too huge or torn up, they won't be as noticeable.

3. Use chalk. Chalk helps grip strength FAR more than gloves.

4. Use tape. It can protect your skin from something "sliding" against it and you can get it to "fit" perfectly in a very thin layer.

5. Use straps. Versa Gripps are the best, by far, although it seems like they have gotten very pricey. These completely protect your hands and let you "grip" far more weight than you normally could. Unfortunately, if you use them too much, you won't build any grip strength. Use sparingly.

 

[Koing]

I don't think my gym allows chalk, or at least nobody uses it so I'd feel a bit odd.

Your not training in a gym, your training in a lifestyle centre mate. I suggest you find a gym.

Koing