weightlifting gloves

mirgss

Anyone have suggestions for weightlifting gloves? I plan to start lifting heavy...(still working up to it, did 20 lb curls today) Some of the reviews I've seen on Amazon for the Harbinger and Saranac b-grl gloves aren't that great. I have small hands...and I want something that's comfortable.

koosdel

I use cheapies from Walmart. But, considering I avoid using them whenever possible, I'm not picky about quality.

UponThisRock

go to a sporting goods store and try some on

mirgss

No specific brands or anything that are better than others? I like to buy quality equipment, not cheap stuff....as tempting as the cheap stuff is...haha.

MarineCodie

I use Harbingers. Some people say theirs get holes quickly but I've had mine for about a year and no troubles. I also lift heavy. They weren't too expensive so when I have to replace them I won't be too upset. Just go try some one. I would go with cheapies first because what if you don't like lifting in them?

JRoselee

Got mine on sale at Kmart...Weider brand. Less than $10. Serves their purpose.

chrisdavey

chalk

natashamcn

I bought Nike ones almost 3 years ago, I also lift heavy and they really helped. They are women's (so made for smaller hands) and they're still holding in there (although they are getting pretty frayed around the edges).

XFitMojoMom

chalk

agreed, along with forming some nice hard callouses.

ninerbuff

I like to feel the knurling (grip) on the bar so I rarely ever where gloves. If my calluses are too thick and I'm doing heavy barbell/dumbell curls these are the gloves I use. They are "fingerless" and they are easy to take on and off.

http://store.bodybuildingfactory.com/valeo-neoprene-glove.html


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HeidiMightyRawr

chalk

Was just going to say something similar.
For me, I prefer without as it feels more comfortable and natural. You get calluses but they only really show just after a workout, the rest of the time I can only see mine a tiny bit.

If you prefer gloves though, any decent sports shop should stock them, I've seen loads about where I live, just try them on until you find ones that fit nicely.

CTK3989

I use Harbinger gloves.

Fat_Chopper

If you're going heavy, I strongly recommend some wrist straps.

Azdak

I like the Harbinger gloves--they are a little bulkier, however. I do think it is best to try them on--I went to the store when I got mine and ended up with a completely different size that I had planned.

Mine wear great--again, a little stiff to get on and off, but you can just throw them in the wash when needed.

I have one hole in the thumb, but that's one my buddy chewed in right before he died, so I wouldn't give that up for anything. Dogs, or at least mine did --LOVE used weight lifting gloves. He would nudge open the zipper in my gym bag and root around for 10 minutes if necessary to find them.

taso42

another vote for chalk here

marphydoll

i had the b-grl gloves and really like them! I have small hands too and the fit is great!

RonSwanson66

chalk

This

gp79

Chalk and usually only when pulling.

jfluchere

I think clausses (sp) on a man's hand from weights are sexy as hell

tgh1914

I don't recommend em, unless you really need wrist support on pressing. The callouses and blisters are your badges of honor - cherish them.

Rayman79

No chalk allowed in my gym, I do wear gloves on lifting days - fingerless ones as mentioned above.

RepsnSets

I wear ones with wrist supports ones where you can wrap around your wrist once or twice.

76tech

I have harbingers. They work nicely but my grip suffers on any pulls, they're really thick.

GEMINI_STL

I have used Harbingers lifting hooks for shrugs, dead lifts, lunges, etc. I do have a pair of the cheapie Harbinger gloves, but not my favorite. As far as gloves, I used the Golds Gyms Gloves that Walmart Sales...already have the wrist wraps. Or U can get the Harbinger Gloves with the Wrist Wraps at Sports Authority for about $25. In 10 years, maybe gone through 1 pair, 2 pair the most.

MarkTheFatKid

I used fingerless lightweight Harbingers for a year or so and I loved them. It really depends on what fits your hand the best so you should try a few different brands and sizes on in a sports store. You don't want them to pinch you anywhere and/or rub against your skin and create an abrasion or anything.

RonSwanson66

No chalk allowed in my gym,

Rosin bag is the next best thing.

chrisdavey

I do have harbinger fingerless gloves but have found that when I use them the bar just slips straight to the fingerless bit & feels like it's going to drop very soon.

doughnutwretch

I prefer gloves and mine are Nike and I love them. Harbinger is also another great brand. Really, just get into a sporting goods store and try them on. Fit is most important.

*Note* I lift heavy and use gloves but still have calluses. It's a price you pay when you lift but totally worth it.

Rae6503

I just got gloves. I'd been lifting since October without them and it still hurt really bad. I'd get blisters under my calluses and I think the pain was holding me back from moving up on lunges and step ups.

Beeps2011

I'm all about the gloves....Nike fits my slender hands well. Fingerless.

I shake hands A LOT in my job and my hands remain smooth and business-friendly.

grapenutSF

I'm torn about it. After seeing my hands post deadlift, my trainer said with a smile "You're going to get man hands!" as if this would please me. Why would that please me?? I want to be strong, I don't want to look manly in any way. But I digress. I have no gloves.