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    Lifting Gloves

    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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    • 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.
    • Posts: 2,121 Member
      I heard golf gloves were pretty awesome..
    • Posts: 2,080 Member
      I only use chalk, but whether you use gloves or not, the calouses will come ; )
    • 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.
    • Posts: 1,270 Member
      lifting gloves are for housewives and little girls.
    • 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.
    • Posts: 1,270 Member
      make a few wraps with this
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    • Posts: 17,121 Member
      lifting gloves are for housewives and little girls.

      <~ little girl, right here, and proud of it.
    • Posts: 8,980 Member
      chalk, not gloves
    • Posts: 6,296 Member
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      <~ little girl, right here, and proud of it.

      High five, with gloves on!
    • Posts: 229 Member
      I got mine from sports authority. They were like $20 and totally worth it.
    • Posts: 388 Member
      I've always used Harbinger and love them!
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Posts: 3,639 Member
      I bought a pair from 8 bucks for walmart. They worked well enough.
    • 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.
    • Posts: 1,649 Member
      I bought mine at Sports Authority. They're ok, but OMG I want a gym where you can use chalk!
    • 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.
    • Posts: 1,649 Member
      I've always used Harbinger and love them!

      Mine are Harbinger.
    • 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...
    • Posts: 1,649 Member
      show previous quotes

      <~ 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:
    • 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 :)
    • Posts: 655
      lifting gloves are for housewives and little girls.

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