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weightlifting gloves

mirgss
mirgss Posts: 275 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
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.

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  • koosdel
    koosdel Posts: 3,317 Member
    I use cheapies from Walmart. But, considering I avoid using them whenever possible, I'm not picky about quality.
  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,519 Member
    go to a sporting goods store and try some on
  • mirgss
    mirgss Posts: 275 Member
    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
    MarineCodie Posts: 256 Member
    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
    JRoselee Posts: 14 Member
    Got mine on sale at Kmart...Weider brand. Less than $10. Serves their purpose.
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    chalk
  • natashamcn
    natashamcn Posts: 145 Member
    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
    XFitMojoMom Posts: 3,255 Member
    chalk
    agreed, along with forming some nice hard callouses.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,147 Member
    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
    HeidiMightyRawr Posts: 3,343 Member
    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
    CTK3989 Posts: 109 Member
    I use Harbinger gloves.
  • Fat_Chopper
    Fat_Chopper Posts: 97 Member
    If you're going heavy, I strongly recommend some wrist straps.
  • Azdak
    Azdak Posts: 8,281 Member
    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
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    another vote for chalk here
  • marphydoll
    marphydoll Posts: 19 Member
    i had the b-grl gloves and really like them! I have small hands too and the fit is great!
  • RonSwanson66
    RonSwanson66 Posts: 1,150 Member
    chalk

    This
  • gp79
    gp79 Posts: 1,799 Member
    Chalk and usually only when pulling.
  • jfluchere
    jfluchere Posts: 346 Member
    I think clausses (sp) on a man's hand from weights are sexy as hell
  • tgh1914
    tgh1914 Posts: 1,036 Member
    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
    Rayman79 Posts: 2,009 Member
    No chalk allowed in my gym, I do wear gloves on lifting days - fingerless ones as mentioned above.
  • RepsnSets
    RepsnSets Posts: 805 Member
    I wear ones with wrist supports ones where you can wrap around your wrist once or twice.
  • 76tech
    76tech Posts: 1,455 Member
    I have harbingers. They work nicely but my grip suffers on any pulls, they're really thick.
  • GEMINI_STL
    GEMINI_STL Posts: 93 Member
    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
    MarkTheFatKid Posts: 10
    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
    RonSwanson66 Posts: 1,150 Member
    No chalk allowed in my gym,

    Rosin bag is the next best thing.
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    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
    doughnutwretch Posts: 498 Member
    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
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    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
    Beeps2011 Posts: 12,288 Member
    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
    grapenutSF Posts: 648 Member
    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.
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