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AaronWiggles Posts: 129 Joined: 2006/06/06	2007/01/19, 01:42 PM what are some good gloves to use cause i dont like these caluses or whatever on my hands, they are starting to hurt -------------- -Aaron I feel lighter. Maybe I lost some weight. All that dilly dallying. Running from the inside, and your age... is core-age. (courage) Running- Membership dues are collected daily.
jbennett Posts: 1,558 Joined: 2001/02/28	2007/01/19, 03:22 PM Use chalk. It helps your grip but may not be 'accepted' in most gyms. May not prevent caluses, though. Caluses are just something to get used to. I only use gloves when doing skullcrushers because the knurls on the bar rip the crap out of my palms. I personally use Harbinger gloves and have had the same pair since 1995 (that's how little I use 'em). -------------- --JBennett "I've up-ed my intensity.... now up yours!" "Pain is only weakness leaving the body." "Never think of how weak you are; think of how strong you're going to be."
BIGKATT Posts: 82 Joined: 2006/12/19	2007/01/19, 03:27 PM Most any sports department will have a couple of selections of pretty good weight lifting gloves. :dumbbell: -------------- Either You Worked Out Today or You Didn't
msmogreen Posts: 717 Joined: 2006/04/22	2007/01/19, 05:10 PM What is wrong with wearing gloves to keep from getting caluses? Do gloves really hurt your performance to such a degree that you'd rather have nasty caluses on your hands? Curious because I've read this a lot lately.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2007/01/19, 06:45 PM Some federations do not allow gloves to lift at meets. Yes it can interfer with your lift and I have found that gloves just donot work for me. Plus when people shake my hand they know it has seen work. AND for a small part it is a vanity and pride thing that I can Deadlift 475+ with out anything but a belt and chalk. -------------- Curl Jockeys, get outta the squat rack! Warning:Deadlifting going on! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
msmogreen Posts: 717 Joined: 2006/04/22	2007/01/19, 07:36 PM So I guess if you don't compete it is personal preference. For me, it is all about looking good naked, and ugly hands would only defeat the purpose.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2007/01/19, 09:05 PM Gloves and straps suck...give Vera grips a try. Great, just a twist and go, no wrapping. -------------- "If it ain't broke, you aren't trying."
BIGKATT Posts: 82 Joined: 2006/12/19	2007/01/20, 01:31 AM I like using gloves. Putting them on is kinda like putting on my battle gear. It's a ritual for me.:dumbbell:
jaytori129 Posts: 657 Joined: 2006/11/14	2007/01/20, 02:46 AM i wear wicking gloves due to heavy sweating...got a pair from target, yes target, leather palm wicking effect gloves very form fitting
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2007/01/20, 08:38 AM I don't wear gloves. Not wearing them improves your grip strength... but, it all depends on your goals and wants. t
msmogreen Posts: 717 Joined: 2006/04/22	2007/01/20, 05:48 PM I have read that gloves do impede grip strength and have taken that into consideration. However, if my bard hands are hurting badly enough while lifting a heavy weight my tendency is to loosen my grip to escape the pain anyway.