Gloves

holdfast

Lads my hands are beat. Anyone recommend a good set of gloves for kettlebell, barbell work. Cheers

Jarren

http://www.d8fitness.com/store/chalk/

That's all you need.

Liam90

Jarren wrote: »

http://www.d8fitness.com/store/chalk/

That's all you need.

Surely most gyms don't allow chalk?

Jarren

Not sure about the most gyms but there is one thing though. If my gym didn't allow chalk I would change the gym.
The chalk is also available in lotion /spray form if there is an issue.

holdfast

I have been using chalk from myprotein, but I think the KB I was using earlier in the year were dog rough and tore my hands. I think they made me grip the KB more and this adds to the problem. Just want to train, treat my hands and get my technique down again.

ferike1

For all the calisthenics work I do I got myself a pair of ironclad gripworx.

Ant11

ferike1 wrote: »

For all the calisthenics work I do I got myself a pair of ironclad gripworx.

How would you rate them gloves for deadlifts?

My fingerless gloves are wrecked and pinch my fingers when doing deadlifts so was gona buy straps for DL. Would these gloves do the job since their full fingers, Or should I just buy both?

The Davestator

Jarren wrote: »

Not sure about the most gyms but there is one thing though. If my gym didn't allow chalk I would change the gym.
The chalk is also available in lotion /spray form if there is an issue.

Thats would be a silly reason to change gyms! Liquid chalk is ok, but some
idiots think they're on the pommell horse in the Olympics with the amount of chalk they use!

Hanley

The Davestator wrote: »

Thats would be a silly reason to change gyms! Liquid chalk is ok, but some
idiots think they're on the pommell horse in the Olympics with the amount of chalk they use!

100% this. you don't need to spray chalk around like it's a chemical f*cking weapon. Get some on your hands, pat off excess, don't bother anyone.

Simples

ferike1

Ant11 wrote: »

How would you rate them gloves for deadlifts?

My fingerless gloves are wrecked and pinch my fingers when doing deadlifts so was gona buy straps for DL. Would these gloves do the job since their full fingers, Or should I just buy both?

They are actually fine for DL too, like I said they offer little in the way of padding, more just stopping you from slipping excessively.

Brian?

Liam90 wrote: »

Surely most gyms don't allow chalk?

Don't ask, don't tell isn't just for US soldiers.

I've used chalk for years without complaint.

Chancer3001

I bought the cheapest pair in Argos.

Theyve lasted me two years, no bother on deadlifts.

Ant11

Chancer3001 wrote: »

I bought the cheapest pair in Argos.

Theyve lasted me two years, no bother on deadlifts.

I have my Argos gloves about the same but their falling apart now so in need of a new pair.

DM_7

Many of the Leather gloves are useless. Sweat will still get through Neoprene gloves.

Chalks are the best option imo.

in saying all that, - If you need some temporary relief and can't use chalk Neoprene Gloves will provide some cushioning/relief/grip but if you do sweaty work then I think the sweat will eventually get through anyway.

rubadub

Hanley wrote: »

Get some on your hands, pat off excess, don't bother anyone.

In my box of chalk there are large lumps of it, which fall apart if crushed. I put a few of these big lumps into a clearish plastic bag, like you get in a butchers, then I rub the chalk lump lightly on my hands trying not to smash it up, hands are put into the bag. Any dust off it falls into the bag, none wasted, and none going on the ground.

Brian?

rubadub wrote: »

In my box of chalk there are large lumps of it, which fall apart if crushed. I put a few of these big lumps into a clearish plastic bag, like you get in a butchers, then I rub the chalk lump lightly on my hands trying not to smash it up, hands are put into the bag. Any dust off it falls into the bag, none wasted, and none going on the ground.

I do something similar. I store my chalk in a gallon ziploc bag in an old ice cream tube. Keep the hands in the bag to apply.

Pace2008

You can buy chalk balls in outdoor adventure stores. Mine cost about €1.50 and there's still plenty left after over a year. No mess either.

Feisar

Pace2008 wrote: »

You can buy chalk balls in outdoor adventure stores. Mine cost about €1.50 and there's still plenty left after over a year. No mess either.

That's what I use, keep it in a ziplock bag and there's no mess. I wash my hands afterwards before I use any other equipment. No complaints so far.

Gummy Panda

I just use liquid chalk. Quick and easy

dario28

Gloves are for girls - file them in the same category as those padded things ya put around the bar when squatting

Your hands will adjust eventually and harden up

rubadub

dario28 wrote: »

Gloves are for girls - file them in the same category as those padded things ya put around the bar when squatting

I would put them in that same category, along with decent runners, good knurling on a barbell, a comfortable saddle on a bike, loose clothing doing squats. And whats the issue with females?

Sure you can be a macho man and drink your raw eggs, do pushups on broken glass, chaff the hell out of yourself doing squats in tight jeans, run/cycle barefoot etc. But many people can manage more reps and get a more satisfying & beneficial workout with these aids. I can do about 2-3more chinups with gloves on, do you still suggest I still ditch them? When I do any heavy lifting outside of normal training I wear the same gloves, so it makes sense to train with them.

I can deadlift more without gloves and using chalk. Is chalk OK in the macho club? its seems similar to those powder puff things the girls use.

dario28

rubadub wrote: »

I would put them in that same category, along with decent runners, good knurling on a barbell, a comfortable saddle on a bike, loose clothing doing squats. And whats the issue with females?

Sure you can be a macho man and drink your raw eggs, do pushups on broken glass, chaff the hell out of yourself doing squats in tight jeans, run/cycle barefoot etc. But many people can manage more reps and get a more satisfying & beneficial workout with these aids. I can do about 2-3more chinups with gloves on, do you still suggest I still ditch them? When I do any heavy lifting outside of normal training I wear the same gloves, so it makes sense to train with them.

I can deadlift more without gloves and using chalk. Is chalk OK in the macho club? its seems similar to those powder puff things the girls use.

No issue with females , they just seem to worry about calluses more than blokes

I must get a pair of these magic gloves that allow you to lift an additional 2-3 times your body weight when fatigued

Chalk is fine though, proceed with the chalk

Dont wear tight jeans , bad for your balls

running barefoot - go for that, proven to be better than runners

cycling barefoot - prob not the spikey bits on the pedals may hurt

Comfy saddle - if your racing you may need to sacrafice some comfort

Turning what was a lighthearted part of a post into a serious one and leaving out the advice part in your reply - hmmm maybe give that a miss

Chancer3001

i LOVE the padded thing for the bar when doing squats.

facking hate gyms that dont have it!!

rubadub

dario28 wrote: »

I must get a pair of these magic gloves that allow you to lift an additional 2-3 times your body weight when fatigued

I use very thin manual handling gloves. They are so thin I can use a phone or type with them. Nothing magical I would have gone from maybe 17 to 20 chins, my bar is chromed and smooth and towards the end I might start to sweat. There is also some "give" in wearing gloves and some grip guys have spoke of using compressible grips as an aid. I have seen people report decent increases in deadlifts using chalk as an aid or having a good knurling on the bar. A random search on google

I can dumbbell row 200 pound dumbells for 8-12 reps with chalk only about 4 reps without because my hands sweat and i lose grip.

In many of those youtube videos of guys in playgrounds you will notice them wearing gloves, I think some of them wear american football gloves.

Mine are siimlar to these http://radionics.rs-online.com/web/p/reusable-gloves/5134603/

Probably have something similar in woodies

There is probably a crossover point/weight where no gloves and just chalk are beneficial, like i said I can deadlift more with the chalk.