Weight lifting gloves

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  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    I don't care so much about my hands looking like crap as much as the one I have is starting to hurt...


    In that case, you're probably gripping the bar/machine incorrectly. Or, as found in a previous thread, the person was using a bar that wasn't well-suited for the task. Not sure if the video below will help, but take a look...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTqNSgCmM2s

    Thanks I will check this out later. It is the rowing machine that seems to do it most.

    And I have been biting my nails since I had teeth ... the only thing that stops it is fake nails haha but when I have callouses I tend to pick at them ... I have OCD or something in regards to my hands!

    LOL- I pick my callouses too.

    But the reality is you have to keep them in check. if they get to big- they start pinching and ripping (like doing weighted pull ups with huge callouses will REALLY put a cramp in your style) or DL - rip those suckers right off and deep- not a laughing matter.

    That's why it makes me chuckle when people think those of us who don't use gloves just have these ugly worn constantly calloused hands. I don't- they are well maintained- they are by no means smooth- but they aren't ragged- you have to care for them- they can impede your lifting just as much as they can help.
  • KetosisTina
    KetosisTina Posts: 197 Member
    I have used gloves off and on. I used them much more when I was lifting heavy. Yes fingerless is the way to go especially if you have LONG fingers like me.
    On important note. You want to try them on. Most will have some sizing on the package (ie measure around your had at the knuckles) but that won't tell you have they really feel. You also want to try them on somewhere you can pick up a weight similar to what you lift. I have had gloves that feel fine but when I try to grab a weight (even 15 -20 lbs) they bunch up under the padding and are very uncomfortable.

    Most sports stores will let you try them on. (even if you buy them somewhere else cheaper ;) )
  • mschicagocubs
    mschicagocubs Posts: 774 Member
    I don't care so much about my hands looking like crap as much as the one I have is starting to hurt...


    In that case, you're probably gripping the bar/machine incorrectly. Or, as found in a previous thread, the person was using a bar that wasn't well-suited for the task. Not sure if the video below will help, but take a look...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTqNSgCmM2s

    Thanks I will check this out later. It is the rowing machine that seems to do it most.

    And I have been biting my nails since I had teeth ... the only thing that stops it is fake nails haha but when I have callouses I tend to pick at them ... I have OCD or something in regards to my hands!

    LOL- I pick my callouses too.

    But the reality is you have to keep them in check. if they get to big- they start pinching and ripping (like doing weighted pull ups with huge callouses will REALLY put a cramp in your style) or DL - rip those suckers right off and deep- not a laughing matter.

    That's why it makes me chuckle when people think those of us who don't use gloves just have these ugly worn constantly calloused hands. I don't- they are well maintained- they are by no means smooth- but they aren't ragged- you have to care for them- they can impede your lifting just as much as they can help.

    Thanks for the advice. I think I am going to try chalk first :)
  • Jenky85
    Jenky85 Posts: 190 Member
    On the occasion that I do wear gloves (usually weight dips or heavy heavy curls) I use gloves that slip on and off easily. These are mine now:
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    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
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    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

    These are nearly identical to my ones. They work really well for me, good grip and no callouses.
  • bluetuesday5
    bluetuesday5 Posts: 99 Member
    Sounds silly, but you are gripping the bar correctly yes? In the fingers not the palms:

    http://stronglifts.com/deadlifts-callus-formation-treatment/
  • spirit095
    spirit095 Posts: 1,017 Member
    I wear gloves because I have really bad eczema on my hands and don't want them to look worse lol. I may try it once without them to see how my grip is. Lots of useful information here :)
  • mschicagocubs
    mschicagocubs Posts: 774 Member
    Sounds silly, but you are gripping the bar correctly yes? In the fingers not the palms:

    http://stronglifts.com/deadlifts-callus-formation-treatment/

    Not a silly question. But I do know how to hold the bar ... just seems to be the rowing machine that gives it to me good. It isn't a pretty rough bar :-\

    So then the other lifts kind of rub it. I had a bandaid over it the other day...it is better now, so I will try the chalk.
  • gweneddk
    gweneddk Posts: 183 Member
    I tried gloves once and they gave me worse calouses and I found it harder to grip. If it is mostly that your hands hurt, if you use chalk and work up a little more slowly, your hands will eventually get used to it. The only time my hands hurt now is if I do high rep KB swings, but it only hurts for about a day. Nothing against gloves, I just think that chalk is more useful.

    I started using the following hand care tips after ripping my callouses open doing neutral grip chin-ups; that was NOT fun! http://www.negharfonooni.com/2012/03/02/do-you-have-a-sloppy-snatch/

    I use this on my callouses: http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod3690091
    and the callouses I have are barely noticeable except when I don't take care of them and start picking at them.
  • Joehenny
    Joehenny Posts: 1,222 Member
    Use gloves if you want. I don't personally use them but I don't get why people nag on others for doing it. Its a personal preference so why judge.

    I don't get it either. I used to never wear them then my girlfriend got me a pair and I've worn them ever since.
  • crazie4lulu
    crazie4lulu Posts: 762 Member
    i go through about 6 pair a year. just get the ones at walmart or target. they work fine... just make sure you get mens...cuz for some reason the industry thinks women are wimps and doesnt make them as durable!
  • OverDoIt
    OverDoIt Posts: 332 Member
    Versa Gripps are grips that act like gloves and last years. Schiek makes the very best gloves in the world. If you want something that is going to last the I would recommend forking over the extra money.
  • OverDoIt
    OverDoIt Posts: 332 Member
    The 2 I recommended are in fact what the pro's and the bro's use when they use them. I only use them when my caluses start to fall off and i have raw meat there.
  • 3laine75
    3laine75 Posts: 3,069 Member
    Wear them if you like but it'll probably affect your grip strength.

    I use chalk then cream after (and throughout the day) and use a pumice stone once a week - I have hardly any callous - just another option. :)

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