What kind of gloves (or not) do you use?

[EasyEJL]

I bought a new set of workout gloves today at Dicks, and was wondering what everyone else uses. I got the Harbinger leather with wrist wrap



cause i'm an old wuss who spends all day at a computer so I need my wrists.

i ran a search, and there aren't many threads about gloves here.

[SupFatHead]

I just tape my wrists. Soft hands are for girls.

[Mulletsoldier]

Gloves are the 'gheyest' thing ever.

Seriously though, I have never used them. Is your issue calluses Easy, or do you just prefer gloves to straps and/or chalk?

Personally, I'm with the guy above me. Chalk and tape is a great combo for grip and stability for me.

[SilentBob187]

I wear gloves w/ wrist wraps as well...maybe I shouldn't anymore. Callouses be damned.

[Rodja]

I wrap my wrists and use wrist straps, but no gloves.

[EasyEJL]

Gloves are the 'gheyest' thing ever.

Seriously though, I have never used them. Is your issue calluses Easy, or do you just prefer gloves to straps and/or chalk?

Personally, I'm with the guy above me. Chalk and tape is a great combo for grip and stability for me.

calluses mostly - mine tend to grow then break up, and its uncomfortable when that happens.

[T-Bone]

I don't wear gloves.

[liquid]

I have not used anything yet. Occasionally, I do get a minor tear from the callouses, which may hinder me from pushing further. I was planning on a pair of batting or football gloves, so I can kill 2 birds with 1 stone.

[Xodus]

I prefer calluses.

Here is a good tutorial on callous 'maintenance':

Calluses


The other stuff on his site is damn cool too. He's a strong dude.

[SilentBob187]

I prefer calluses.

Here is a good tutorial on callous 'maintenance':

Calluses


The other stuff on his site is damn cool too. He's a strong dude.

Awsome, f*ck gloves then, I reckon I'll grab me a pumice stone. Great find X.

[swanee609]

i just wrap my wrist and use chalk

[jasonschaffin]

Chalk, tape as needed, possibly (but probably not) wrist straps for heavy bench presses. I would think my grip would go to hell with gloves, never tried em though.
I used to bleed all over the place ripping my calluses off doing cleans and snatches, just throw some tape on em and go.
My thoughts are usually along the lines of this: If every part of my body isn't ready to do a lift then I shouldn't do it. If I can't even hold on to the bar how can I say I cleaned it, or did 30 pullups, or rowed it, ect, ect, ect.

Edit: I'm not in this to try and be a bodybuilder, different strokes for different folks as always.

[Rivet]

I don't wear gloves. I actually like my callouses. They come in handy when doing actual work. I am thinking of getting wrist wraps however since I'm starting to do certain forms that put more strain on my wrists. I have never had a problem with my callouses breaking. They seem pretty dense and compressed into my hands and bottom of my fingers.

[Mulletsoldier]

You've never had a problem because you don't lift enough.

[dsade]

I buy matching gloves, wristbands, and a sweat band...preferably neon colors.

[Mulletsoldier]

Well buy is incorrect, I think borrow is the operative word in this case. Borrow from 'me' is more specific. You also left out that Pat Robinson fanny pack.

[EasyEJL]

I buy matching gloves, wristbands, and a sweat band...preferably neon colors.

like this? tripdog would be proud

[MentalTwitch]

Cotton Straps for grip if needed. I push till it takes away from my lifting or focus. I have horrid calluses, from BMXing for awhile and then right into lifting.
I went the longest time without anything and then it seemed one day it just gave on me, i cant handle to much weight anymore, but i have small hands.

I tried my friends gloves before, they sucked. I am goin to get wrist straps soon prolly only for benching.

I need to buy a belt too but im to lazy and broke.

[rpen22]

Just chalk and a belt for me.

I probably should use straps, but I became overdependent on them back in the day and I think they contributed to massive forearm splints. Now, they just mess with my head too much and I start focusing on keeping the damn straps tight instead of everything else.

[TOYFORDOLET]

No gloves, I love my calluses, theyre like built-in gloves.