Lifting Gloves for Women

auroranflash

Yo,

I wanted to get some gloves so I stop getting callouses when I do the row machine (or lifting, which I'm trying to do more of), but 24 Hr Fitness only has a few selections, and most of the women's gloves are pink -___-

Amazon has quite a few to offer, but I figured I'd consult my MFPals. Any suggestions?

yoovie

I LOVE MY FIRST BLISTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LovelyLifter

**looks at palms....sits down and waits to take notes**

UponThisRock

I wouldn't recommend buying anything that you couldn't try on and make sure you like how they fit you and how sturdy they feel, etc.

DixiedoesMFP

I got femme fitale and honestly, while they are cute (femme fitale) I am still getting calluses, so they obviously aren't working that well.

LuckyLeprechaun

go to Big 5, or a sporting goods store. They will have a bigger selection, and will be cheaper than the ones available at the gym.

AlayshaJ

Yeah, I've been thinking about getting gloves lately. I like my soft lady hands... but they aren't so soft anymore.

Lefty634

I agree go to a store and try them on. I prefer Harbinger's myself but each brand will fit a little different for each person.

Sp1nGoddess

This company has great gloves and they are cute too! They fit my hand well and are not too thick so I can still feel the bar. The closure is not regular velcro so it doesn't snag on everything. I haven't had any issues with calluses.

http://www.femmefitalefitness.com/

kerricolby

I got a pair at Walmart that are working fine for me. They are all black and made by Gold's Gym.

secretlobster

I have harbingers, also really like their lifting straps for dead lifts.

TrophyWifeSass

I have Harbingers, my hubby didn't like my rough hands, I think gloves have messed with my grip strength though so I may ditch them and hubby can deal!

Sass

auroranflash

Thanks guys. I'll probably head to Academy after work and try some on. Maybe pick up some new cross-trainers, too :devil:

I really don't mind the callouses, I'm not a girly girl - but I imagine from my BF's perspective, it might make things a little... uh.... scratchy?

Love y'all!

nml2011

If it is specifically callouses you are trying to prevent then gloves may not be the answer.

Callouses are caused by the way you hold the bar;

If you hold the bar in the palm then the likely result is the bar moving towards your fingers scrunching up the skin and causing the callouses;

If you hold the bar where these callouses usually form then this will be alleviated.

There is a good video on YouTube by Mark Rippetoe demonstrating this but unfortunately I can't find it.

Rae6503

I have harbingers, also really like their lifting straps for dead lifts.

I think mine are harbingers too. They are black but have a tiny pink breast cancer ribbon.

Articeluvsmemphis

walmart plain black golds gym done deal

TeachTheGirl

I was actually wondering about gloves myself! One of my blisters popped while doing knee raises on the bar yesterday. T_T

qtiekiki

If it is specifically callouses you are trying to prevent then gloves may not be the answer.

Callouses are caused by the way you hold the bar;

If you hold the bar in the palm then the likely result is the bar moving towards your fingers scrunching up the skin and causing the callouses;

If you hold the bar where these callouses usually form then this will be alleviated.

There is a good video on YouTube by Mark Rippetoe demonstrating this but unfortunately I can't find it.

I've read that, so I tried holding the dumbbells (in my case) the proper way but am having a hard time holding it that way. I think it's because my hand are too small or my fingers are too short. Any thoughts?

sarad777

I got some fairly inexpesive ones at Canadian Tire in Canada. They were around $14.99. Check bicycling shops also. They wear gloves too.

kvissy

I agree go to a store and try them on. I prefer Harbinger's myself but each brand will fit a little different for each person.

I have harbinger's and they're ok. I've had them since December and probably use them 3-5 times a week. They started stretching out and have a hold in them (this prob happened a couple months ago) so idk how great they are. Also, b/c I switch

I'm going to get new ones somewhat soon..would like some opinions on a new brand!

Valkyriewoman

I really like my Versa Grips. They aren't gloves, but do protect my hands. I've tried several different pairs and find that gloves are uncomfortable for me.