workout gloves

**g0dsend** · 01-14-2009, 08:04 PM

I go through a pair about every 2 months, they always tear on me.

Anyone know a good brand that will last a long time. The price really doesn't matter.

Thanks

**xnotoriousx** · 01-14-2009, 08:30 PM

Chalk it up bro, I bought some nike gloves and they lasted about 6 months so i'd try some of those. Kinda high though. 30-35 bucks or so.

**TesChest69** · 01-19-2009, 10:07 PM

workout gloves are for girls or men saving up for a sex change.

**jimmyinkedup** · 01-19-2009, 10:16 PM

^^^ *L* or for men that actually get to touch a woman .....
women dont like a hand that feels like 40 grit sandpaper and covered in callouses ...well at least most of them....

**DSM4Life** · 01-19-2009, 10:19 PM

chalk all the way.

**Jakspro** · 01-19-2009, 10:36 PM

Yea, no joke callouses suck - especially if you are grabbing a hand full of tits, you'll be leaving scratch marks. But if you want to go heavy without straps, you can't really use gloves.

Anyone else go bare hands WITHOUT chalk? And does chalk help much and in what sense?

**xlxBigSexyxlx** · 01-20-2009, 08:05 AM

I have a pair of Nike gloves I bought at Academy.

**iceyash** · 01-20-2009, 08:24 AM

yeah i think gloves are a lil girly

**Matt** · 01-20-2009, 11:00 AM

I only use gloves when im benching 900lb or more

**Dukkit** · 01-20-2009, 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by jimmyinkedup

^^^ *L* or for men that actually get to touch a woman .....
women dont like a hand that feels like 40 grit sandpaper and covered in callouses ...well at least most of them....

exactly

i touch a different girl everynight
and rough hands arent a turn on for them

plus.. im pretty tall. i have long hands and fingers.

so when i wrap my hand around a barbell.. i pretty much wrap my hand around it twice

wearing gloves lets me get a thicker grip so a better grip

**amcon** · 01-20-2009, 11:08 AM

chalk... go to a local dollar store and buy the chalk, it is about as thick as you thumb... and you can even get dif colors (get pink) they will match your gloves... lol sorry bud, had to throw that in there...

chalk will do the trick and you will look cool to every one cause only the real guys use it...

**GT2** · 01-20-2009, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by dukkitdalaw

exactly

i touch a different girl everynight
and rough hands arent a turn on for them

plus.. im pretty tall. i have long hands and fingers.

so when i wrap my hand around a barbell.. i pretty much wrap my hand around it twice

wearing gloves lets me get a thicker grip so a better grip

I have to disagree with you bro.

When you grab something thick, it is harder to get a good grip. By wearing gloves, you're actually making what you're gripping thicker. However, this is beneficial for you because you have long hands, etc. But for people with normal sized hands, I would advice AGAINST gloves.

I've been training without chalk/gloves/straps since I started bodybuilding, and it has DEFINITELY helped my grip strength. I can deadlift, shrug, etc a lot more weight because of it.

**UberSteroids** · 01-20-2009, 10:03 PM

Valeo brand. Black gloves. No gel padding, no wrist straps or other BS.
Very comfortable and not thick at all. Just enough to save your skin from ripping.
They last me year easy. Then they just get beat up and I spend another 5.99.

$5.99 Try it out. I bet you will love it.

**I_Want_Abs** · 01-21-2009, 01:21 AM

I use Harbinger gloves with wrist straps, i need to strap my wrist's or im ****ed

cost me $50, last about a year...

**Dobie-BOY** · 01-21-2009, 07:03 AM

I think gloves are for women only. No offense ;-) I think women want to be touched by a man who's hands feel like a mans hand should. You wouldn't EVER see Clint Eastwood wearin gloves. He's my hero. :-)

**Dukkit** · 01-21-2009, 07:21 AM

Originally Posted by Hamish&Andy

I have to disagree with you bro.

When you grab something thick, it is harder to get a good grip. By wearing gloves, you're actually making what you're gripping thicker. However, this is beneficial for you because you have long hands, etc. But for people with normal sized hands, I would advice AGAINST gloves.

I've been training without chalk/gloves/straps since I started bodybuilding, and it has DEFINITELY helped my grip strength. I can deadlift, shrug, etc a lot more weight because of it.

yeah. for all you short or average sized guys. gloves arent needed

but for me, without gloves i cant get a serious grip on the bars or bells cuz my fingers wrap around and hit the other side of my hand. so with gloves it displaces that long grip. and gets me a solid grip without over gripping the bar.

to each his own. my grip hasnt suffered due to gloves. i choked a hoe last night. she turned blue no problem

**Dobie-BOY** · 01-21-2009, 08:31 AM

Originally Posted by dukkitdalaw

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to each his own. my grip hasnt suffered due to gloves. i chocked a hoe last night. she turned blue no problem

Oh yes, that's always a good sign. Its wen they get pale and lifeless that u should worry. :-o

**jimmyinkedup** · 01-21-2009, 03:46 PM

Originally Posted by Hamish&Andy

I have to disagree with you bro.

When you grab something thick, it is harder to get a good grip. By wearing gloves, you're actually making what you're gripping thicker. However, this is beneficial for you because you have long hands, etc. But for people with normal sized hands, I would advice AGAINST gloves.

I've been training without chalk/gloves/straps since I started bodybuilding, and it has DEFINITELY helped my grip strength. I can deadlift, shrug, etc a lot more weight because of it.

really? your grip is stronger from not using chalk or gloves? Call me skeptical on that one bro.....

**Jakspro** · 01-21-2009, 04:58 PM

Originally Posted by jimmyinkedup

really? your grip is stronger from not using chalk or gloves? Call me skeptical on that one bro.....

No, its true. I had to stop using gloves when I added weight to my Deads and heavy shrugs.

Haven't used chalk, but am starting to look into it -

**SampsonandDelilah** · 01-21-2009, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by dukkitdalaw

to each his own. my grip hasnt suffered due to gloves. i choked a hoe last night. she turned blue no problem

Hilarious!! Sick...but hilarious!!

**ARMY_OF_1** · 01-21-2009, 07:14 PM

no gloves, straps, hooks, etc. stronger grip because i dont use gloves... no. stronger grip because i dont use straps or hooks...yes. cheap gloves would be the best bet for me because i tear up everything i touch.