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Lifting Gloves

FightingforFit82
FightingforFit82 Posts: 179
edited January 6 in Chit-Chat
Where can I get a good pair of lifting gloves? I've never owned a pair and would like suggestions on an affordable but lasting pair.

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  • Bookers23
    Bookers23 Posts: 187 Member
    I don't typically use them but when I do, I prefer regular batting gloves. They will not effect your grip and offer all the protection you need. Many weight lifting gloves have extra padding that alter your grip. Slipping and friction will cause callous formation and batting gloves prevent this.
  • FitBeto
    FitBeto Posts: 2,121 Member
    I heard golf gloves were pretty awesome..
  • nexangelus
    nexangelus Posts: 2,080 Member
    I only use chalk, but whether you use gloves or not, the calouses will come ; )
  • jayche
    jayche Posts: 1,128 Member
    I just use chalk mostly, when I do use gloves it's cause I ripped a callous or something (in the picture).
    The ones I use are some harbringer ones (not the wrist wrap ones), I think it's called flexfit or something.
  • McBully4
    McBully4 Posts: 1,270 Member
    lifting gloves are for housewives and little girls.
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    Gloves ruin my grip, rather than improve it. As the weight goes up, callouses are unavoidable so I'd recommend chalk as well.

    I don't put gloves on if I tear one either :) That's what the bandage tape and scissors in my gym bag are for.
  • McBully4
    McBully4 Posts: 1,270 Member
    make a few wraps with this
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  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    lifting gloves are for housewives and little girls.

    <~ little girl, right here, and proud of it.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    chalk, not gloves
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    lifting gloves are for housewives and little girls.

    <~ little girl, right here, and proud of it.

    High five, with gloves on!
  • _Peacebone_
    _Peacebone_ Posts: 229 Member
    I got mine from sports authority. They were like $20 and totally worth it.
  • Angie__1MR
    Angie__1MR Posts: 388 Member
    I've always used Harbinger and love them!
  • Goosiesnougs
    Goosiesnougs Posts: 420
    I spent like $50 and I have Versa Grips.
    Amazon has them cheapest (no tax or shipping fees) I really feel like they helped me.....for what it's worth!
    I use them when I do back and legs. I really do feel like I"m able to use heavier weights because of the grip. (kinda tacky feeling)
    I used wraps for a little while but the wrapping became a pain in the butt.
  • Junken_Diraffe
    Junken_Diraffe Posts: 716 Member
    A friend swears by gorilla grips. I want some, just haven't gotten them yet. They're not gloves, just leather that goes over where you get calluses, and straps that go over your fingers. She says they don't mess with grip at all, just protect her hands.
  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    Unfortunately, my gym doesn't allow chalk. I'm not sure about the Eco-Ball. Has anyone tried that? How, exactly, does it work - is it a resin? Powder? Something else? I'd imagine the gym wouldn't like me using a powder - not sure about a resin, either.
  • skinnybitchbarbie27
    skinnybitchbarbie27 Posts: 306 Member
    I just buy your run of the mill gloves from **Enter retail store here** and use them until they are worn to nothing then buy some more. Normally it is 5 months or so. There are a lot of people who are anti-glove and that is ok, however I use them because during lifting I sweat like a b*tch and I really don't want to be lifting anything over my damn head that I don't feel like I have an amazing grip on.
  • triggsta
    triggsta Posts: 140
    You can buy them at like a Sports Authority, probably at a Walmart, but your best bet is looking online at Amazon. I bought mine at Sports Authority and use them on my upper days only.
  • CorvusCorax77
    CorvusCorax77 Posts: 2,545 Member
    lifting gloves are for housewives and little girls.

    excuse me while I barf in my mouth.

    ...i was using gloves. Switched to chalk. To each their own.
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    I bought a pair from 8 bucks for walmart. They worked well enough.
  • SPNLuver83
    SPNLuver83 Posts: 2,050 Member
    I just got a pair of lifting gloves from the brand Bionic at D.I.C.K.'s. AWESOME. They are the only lifting gloves designed by a hand bone doctor (the name escapes me right now). Pricier than others, but well worth it and will outlast the cheaper ones.
  • Ge0rgiana
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
    I bought mine at Sports Authority. They're ok, but OMG I want a gym where you can use chalk!
  • ARDuBaie
    ARDuBaie Posts: 371 Member
    I use biker gloves and they do protect from getting callouses. I only use them on upper body days. My gym doesn't allow chalk.
  • Ge0rgiana
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
    I've always used Harbinger and love them!

    Mine are Harbinger.
  • nexangelus
    nexangelus Posts: 2,080 Member
    Unfortunately, my gym doesn't allow chalk. I'm not sure about the Eco-Ball. Has anyone tried that? How, exactly, does it work - is it a resin? Powder? Something else? I'd imagine the gym wouldn't like me using a powder - not sure about a resin, either.

    Chalk can come in a bottle, in a block (powder forms are for powerlifting and maybe gymnastics not the gym too dusty!!!) or ball...I use the block, break some off and carry it is a plastic container to the gym with me...
  • Ge0rgiana
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
    lifting gloves are for housewives and little girls.

    <~ little girl, right here, and proud of it.

    Yeah, I'm a girl and I'm on the little side. Wanna make something of it? ::bigsmile:
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    Unfortunately, my gym doesn't allow chalk. I'm not sure about the Eco-Ball. Has anyone tried that? How, exactly, does it work - is it a resin? Powder? Something else? I'd imagine the gym wouldn't like me using a powder - not sure about a resin, either.
    Use liquid chalk :)
  • wolfpack77
    wolfpack77 Posts: 655
    lifting gloves are for housewives and little girls.

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