Overview
Weightlifting gloves provide palm padding to prevent calluses, improve grip on barbells and dumbbells, and often include wrist support straps for heavy compound lifts like bench press and overhead press.
Materials
- ✓Synthetic leather palm
- ✓Neoprene or mesh back
- ✓Velcro wrist strap
Key Features
- ✓Padded palm
- ✓Wrist support strap
- ✓Improved grip
- ✓Available as fingerless or full-finger
✓ Pros
- +Prevents calluses
- +Improves grip
- +Wrist support for heavy lifts
- +Better hygiene than bare hands
✗ Cons
- −Reduced tactile feel (some lifters prefer chalk)
- −May interfere with grip on certain movements
- −Can become smelly (need regular washing)
Who Uses Weightlifting?
BodybuildersPowerliftersCrossFit athletesGym-goers