Pros and cons of gloves for weight training?

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  • ZodFit
    ZodFit Posts: 394 Member
    Amys712 wrote: »
    Maybe I'm just a nerd but I kind of feel like my callouses are a badge of honor from my weightlifting. I've only been doing it consistently for about two and a half months. Any reason I should seriously consider investing in gloves or is it just preference?

    Pros of not wearing gloves is that your more like Dwayne 'the rock Johnson and that's enough pro for me
  • CJ_Holmes
    CJ_Holmes Posts: 759 Member
    I don't wear gloves, because I want my grip and skin to be tough. I do use tape on my palms if I am doing a lot of pull-ups. Ripping takes forever to heal.
  • anaxmann
    anaxmann Posts: 103 Member
    I have tried to wear gloves because sometimes the bar grip is sharp feeling, but no matter how well the gloves seem to fit, they always bunch up and mess with my grip or hurt my hands. Plus, they make my hands super hot. So, I don't wear them. I lift 4 to 6 times per week and don't have calluses, but my max is still pretty low.
  • Rusty740
    Rusty740 Posts: 749 Member
    edited May 2017
    Luna3386 wrote: »
    JoRocka wrote: »
    moisturizing is super important- especially as you start using chalk more frequently- I used to only chalk up for paused deads- and deadlifts over 85%.

    Now I chalk up for *kitten* everything- bench, squat and deads above like 70%.

    team chalk all the way.

    We don't have chalk at our gym and we aren't​ allowed to bring our own. Not that I would remember to bring them, same with gloves though.

    I got into weights for the simplicity so I choose to go without any gloves, straps, wraps, belts, etc. But basically every time I deadlift I vow to buy some.

    If you put the bar more in your fingers instead of higher into your palm the bar will start in the spot it will move to anyway and it won't scrape up your hands. A quarter-inch makes a difference ;)
  • blackcomaro
    blackcomaro Posts: 796 Member
    I too wear and like gloves these days. They help with my grip. I have busted up knuckles and hands from street fighting when younger and can no longer close my hands fully.
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    I wore gloves at first when I first start 35+ years ago. That didn't last long. My grip was much worse than barehand.

    Powerlifter now, my hands don't callus from lifting because I use chalk. Even then, I'm not one to worry about having smooth hands.
  • ForecasterJason
    ForecasterJason Posts: 2,577 Member
    I started wearing gloves, as I develop callouses fairly easily.
  • MsMaeFlowers
    MsMaeFlowers Posts: 261 Member
    I like gloves as I find the pinching annoying without them. I don't need callouses to feel badass.
  • nooneyuk88
    nooneyuk88 Posts: 19 Member
    I just got married and have fat knuckles so I'm now wearing gloves because I just can't get the damn thing off.

    If I come home saying I've scratch the ring to hell on deads I would have genuine concern for my safety
  • sgt1372
    sgt1372 Posts: 3,997 Member
    It's all a matter of personal preference.

    I wear them because they make my grip feel more comfortable, improve my grip when my hands are sweaty w/o the need for chalk and provide a germ/funk barrier when using equipment in a public gym.

  • CiaIgle
    CiaIgle Posts: 72 Member
    Motorsheen wrote: »
    I wear these for wrist curl day.

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    So you are the other one that use them not for cooking :smile:

    This is the other one:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZefR25GGKg
  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    Motorsheen wrote: »
    I wear these for wrist curl day.

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    Don't they chafe?
  • SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFish
    SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFish Posts: 831 Member
    I used to wear gloves when I did deadlifts 500lbs and above, my grip strength was always behind my max weight strengths and they helped. But now I don't deadlift very heavy, and I found a small piece of the gym paper towels suffices if I really need it, without the disadvantages of gloves. So my considerations are all about calloused hands vs carrying around gloves that I have to wash all the time, and less maintenance wins out.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Never worn gloves...I don't have calluses either...don't palm the bar.
  • gymzonian
    gymzonian Posts: 15 Member
    Gloves is a no go for me. I never used it and maybe it's just me. I'm embarrassed to wear one.
  • nomorepuke
    nomorepuke Posts: 320 Member
    I sweat so much during weight lifting. So gloves is a must for me.
    PS: who cares what other people think what the hell i'm doing with my hands.
  • sgt1372
    sgt1372 Posts: 3,997 Member
    edited June 2017
    gymzonian wrote: »
    I'm embarrassed to wear one.

    Nonsense!
    nomorepuke wrote: »
    . . . who [the F!] cares what other people think what the hell i'm doing with my hands.

    LOL!

  • ROBOTFOOD
    ROBOTFOOD Posts: 5,527 Member
    Hard to pull hook with gloves. Just sayin.
  • bbell1985
    bbell1985 Posts: 4,571 Member
    ROBOTFOOD wrote: »
    Hard to pull hook with gloves. Just sayin.

    I just started oly lifting. I never used hook for deads when I power lifted. It's pretty badass.
  • Jelaan
    Jelaan Posts: 815 Member
    I have arthritis in my hands. I have to wear my braces when I lift and I wear gloves over them for traction. My braces don't show under the gloves and honestly I really don't care what anyone else thinks. It works for me.
  • ROBOTFOOD
    ROBOTFOOD Posts: 5,527 Member
    bbell1985 wrote: »
    ROBOTFOOD wrote: »
    Hard to pull hook with gloves. Just sayin.

    I just started oly lifting. I never used hook for deads when I power lifted. It's pretty badass.


    I was blessed with big hands too. So it's not that painful for me. Still pull mainly doh no hook to build my grip. Add straps above 405.

    The thing that shreds my hands is my trap bar! And pullups. Brutal knurling.
  • ccrdragon
    ccrdragon Posts: 3,374 Member
    I don't wear gloves because I have small hands and the gloves mess with my grip.
  • Relax_Its_Just_Burpees
    Relax_Its_Just_Burpees Posts: 39 Member
    Pros:
    Protect your hands from calluses and blisters.
    Better grip on the bar when your palms become sweaty
    May give you wrist support

    Cons:
    You won't build grip strength
    They're a barrier between you and the bar and might mess with your form and technique
    They look silly

    Honestly it's up to you.
    Personally I feel that rough calluses hands show your hard work and are a badge of honour that should be worn proudly.
  • GlassslippersAndFairyDust
    GlassslippersAndFairyDust Posts: 518 Member
    RoxieDawn wrote: »
    I wear gloves.. you can see all the hard work I do just fine without needing to look at my hands, besides I don't care what people think. just sayin

    ^^^^this
  • Skyle33
    Skyle33 Posts: 43 Member
    No,
    No gloves.
    Actually sure, you can wear gloves. Just be careful about not be able to use all your gains outside of the gym because your hands won't be strong enough to support real situations
  • kimothy38
    kimothy38 Posts: 840 Member
    I use straps for the final set just because my forearms are weak and sore by that time. I still get sore whilst using straps but not crippling discomfort. Am thinking about using gloves though because sweaty hands are a nuisance and sometimes straps are just too fiddly to use.
  • LucasLean
    LucasLean Posts: 100 Member
    I use too since my hands tore up easily when I started doing pull ups often. Now, after a couple years, they don't tear up. But it might be because my grip is better now. It also depends on the actual material.

    Jagged metal bars at the park I occasionally go to tears up my hands. That would be the only time to use them for me. Otherwise, your hands will adjust overtime.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    Skyle33 wrote: »
    No,
    No gloves.
    Actually sure, you can wear gloves. Just be careful about not be able to use all your gains outside of the gym because your hands won't be strong enough to support real situations

    Lol no
  • CSARdiver
    CSARdiver Posts: 6,252 Member
    Not a fan of gloves - I need those callouses for rock climbing. About the only time I use gloves is to prevent rope burn.
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