Gloves for freeweights?

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kklou1985
kklou1985 Posts: 9
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I have just started NROLFW and have noticed my hands are getting really sore! Can anyone recommend a good set of gloves to use, or do any ladies have any recomendations for any that are good for smaller hands? I dont want to spend a ridiculous about (under £15), any advice greatly appreciated!! x

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  • haroon_awan
    haroon_awan Posts: 1,208 Member
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    Any decent brand will do you good to be honest. Having said that, gloves do reduce grip strength so use them only when your hands are getting really bad - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzgXSHxyxNs

    I got mine from this site http://monstersupplements.com/store/frontpage-lang-1.html
  • ItsCasey
    ItsCasey Posts: 4,022 Member
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    I'd recommend chalk over gloves, as gloves will interfere with your grip, but Harbinger and Bionic Fitness make decent gloves in smaller sizes for women.
  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
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    I have some Nike gloves I got from TKMaxx for around £7 which have stopped me getting calluses.
  • ilovedeadlifts
    ilovedeadlifts Posts: 2,923 Member
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    I'd recommend chalk over gloves, as gloves will interfere with your grip, but Harbinger and Bionic Fitness make decent gloves in smaller sizes for women.


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  • haroon_awan
    haroon_awan Posts: 1,208 Member
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    Sorry, wrong thread!
  • goexpos
    goexpos Posts: 27 Member
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    I also have a pair of Nike gloves and they are very comfortable and were not expensive. while it may be better to not use gloves I play guitar so sore hands not an option :-)
  • Huffdogg
    Huffdogg Posts: 1,934 Member
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    Echo the comments about chalk over gloves. You may want to take a look at whether or not you are properly gripping the bar when you lift. A proper training grip will minimize callus formation and be much stronger than you would get when using gloves of any kind.
  • DivaLuvsDisney
    DivaLuvsDisney Posts: 75 Member
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    My gym does not allow chalk. I have a pair of Bionic gloves as I develop calluses just by looking at weights LOL Seriously, I just have very sensitive skin and will develop them doing simple things like vacuuming and mopping floors. I know it can affect my grip, but at this point it hasn't been a problem with the amount of weights I'm using.
  • Huffdogg
    Huffdogg Posts: 1,934 Member
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    if you work out at a gym that doesn't allow chalk, and changing gyms isn't an option, they make "dry hands" stuff (designed for pole dancers, interestingly) that is a good substitute.
  • chymerra
    chymerra Posts: 212
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    i bought mine at target for $14 and works great. http://www.gofit.net/weightlifting-gloves.php
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,867 Member
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    I'd recommend chalk over gloves, as gloves will interfere with your grip, but Harbinger and Bionic Fitness make decent gloves in smaller sizes for women.


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  • notworthstalking
    notworthstalking Posts: 531 Member
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    I was actually going to post a similar topic. I work out at home, in the lounge room , so no chalk . I ended up with some calluases yesterday and they were a little worse than normal. I am going to check my grip , because one hand is worse than the other. But I work in a food factory and my hands naturally have to be pretty clean. I have to use moisturiser in cooler months, otherwise I up with little foil cuts. Will the moisturiser be a good thing for the calluases ? Or in my case should I get cloves? The calluases themselves don't bother me, I just don't want broken skin on my hands.
  • vorgas
    vorgas Posts: 741 Member
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    For those that don't want chalk residue, look up eco chalk. It doesn't have the residue.
    Something like http://www.metoliusclimbing.com/eco_ball.html

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