Weightlifting gloves
11-12-2005, 12:39 AM
#42
i've used gloves when i first started out. they were good, but, after awhile, i ended up using a pair of car wash sponges.
sponges work really well. thick to prevent calluses, but also may allow you to push more by sqeezing hard (flex the forearms) while lifting.
now, i don't wear anything. i have calluses, but they're not noticeable...
sponges work really well. thick to prevent calluses, but also may allow you to push more by sqeezing hard (flex the forearms) while lifting.
now, i don't wear anything. i have calluses, but they're not noticeable...
11-12-2005, 12:40 AM
#43
Originally Posted by GIBSON6594
Lifting Straps>*
They give you a better workout because they allow you to lift heavier weight that muscles can handle but your fingers can't. Ex.- Try doing shrugs without straps, then try with and tell me your shoulders are not getting a better workout with them
They give you a better workout because they allow you to lift heavier weight that muscles can handle but your fingers can't. Ex.- Try doing shrugs without straps, then try with and tell me your shoulders are not getting a better workout with them
straps work really well...
11-12-2005, 11:47 AM
#45
My Garage
Originally Posted by ABreece
Having a strong enough grip to hold all the weight > straps 
11-13-2005, 01:17 AM
#48
Suzuka Master
Originally Posted by GIBSON6594
Meh, if he was wearing straps he would be able to spin that bar over his head like a propellar 
Granted i'm splitting some hairs here. It's just important to not let your grip fall behind, so avoid straps and gloves at all costs.
11-15-2005, 04:23 AM
#49
Three Wheelin'
I've had Calluses on both my hands since grade 2 elementary from playing on the monkey bars at the school play ground....
I do wear gloves to work out to prevent getting rougher hands, but I still can't get rid of those calluses...
Anybody know how to get rid of Calluses from the hands????????
I do wear gloves to work out to prevent getting rougher hands, but I still can't get rid of those calluses...
Anybody know how to get rid of Calluses from the hands????????
11-15-2005, 12:19 PM
#50
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Originally Posted by chewi
I've had Calluses on both my hands since grade 2 elementary from playing on the monkey bars at the school play ground....
I do wear gloves to work out to prevent getting rougher hands, but I still can't get rid of those calluses...
Anybody know how to get rid of Calluses from the hands????????
I do wear gloves to work out to prevent getting rougher hands, but I still can't get rid of those calluses...
Anybody know how to get rid of Calluses from the hands????????
11-15-2005, 12:42 PM
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I would file it with something like this first:
http://www.medco-school.com/Supply/P...?leaf_id=41300
Then moisturize.
http://www.medco-school.com/Supply/P...?leaf_id=41300
Then moisturize.
11-18-2005, 04:10 PM
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Without gloves, I get calloused hands that are all torn up, and with gloves, I get calloused hands that are at least somewhat smooth. And, unless you sweat a lot, I don't see how gloves would make your grip strength worse. I have much better grip with bare hands. Wearing gloves makes my grip strength better because it's harder to grip the weight.
11-18-2005, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by parvo99
Without gloves, I get calloused hands that are all torn up, and with gloves, I get calloused hands that are at least somewhat smooth. And, unless you sweat a lot, I don't see how gloves would make your grip strength worse. I have much better grip with bare hands. Wearing gloves makes my grip strength better because it's harder to grip the weight.
11-18-2005, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by phipark
You don't understand. I'm talking about grip strength without the gloves. Meaning the amount of force you can squeeze your hand together. Not which one has a better grip.
11-19-2005, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by parvo99
Still not exactly sure what you're saying. All I'm saying is that wearing gloves trains my grip strength more than not wearing gloves, because wearing gloves effectively makes the bar thicker, making it more difficult to hold the bar.
My point was that without gloves, you don't have as much grip; therefore, need to squeeze the bar harder.
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