Please Scroll Down to See Forums Below i've been lifting for 6 moths now, and i have noticed that the bigger guys at the gym, who i see daily never wear gloves, and all the new guys wear them. i not an expert lifter or anything, although i lucky to have good genetics, but why is this? i also find it strange that the stronger people usually where several layers or long sleave shirts. i'm proud of my biceps, i usually wear tight t-shirts.
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Screwball
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In order to "feel" the bar and the weight the hands need to be uncovered. Also, it's illegal in powerlifting competition and therefore pointless to train with gloves or wrist straps (wrist wraps are helpful however).
As far as training in sweats and multi-layers, usually those in the gym that are not "hung-up" on their physical appearance choose to dress this way because they're more interested in the training than how they look. When I train I'm focused on the task at hand not others in the gym.
However, I have no problem with how anyone dresses in the gym including the use of gloves. Trainers should dress how they see fit and in whatever makes them comfortable. The explanations above are simply an attempt to answer your questions.
- Screwball
In order to "feel" the bar and the weight the hands need to be uncovered. Also, it's illegal in powerlifting competition and therefore pointless to train with gloves or wrist straps (wrist wraps are helpful however).
As far as training in sweats and multi-layers, usually those in the gym that are not "hung-up" on their physical appearance choose to dress this way because they're more interested in the training than how they look. When I train I'm focused on the task at hand not others in the gym.
However, I have no problem with how anyone dresses in the gym including the use of gloves. Trainers should dress how they see fit and in whatever makes them comfortable. The explanations above are simply an attempt to answer your questions.
- Screwball
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the People's Champ
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great responses. I don't use gloves because I like the feel of the bar in my hands. with gloves, I feel that it is hindering my grasp. it is all personal preference.
bignate73
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im too far gone now to bother with gloves. my hands look like i traded an orangutan for his. pumice stones break under my callouses. pretty damn sad i tell ya.
as for clothes, i wear whatever is clean, some shows off the goods some just plain is comfortable. depends on whether im working out to advertise or just for fun.
as for clothes, i wear whatever is clean, some shows off the goods some just plain is comfortable. depends on whether im working out to advertise or just for fun.
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HighIntensity
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i use ovenmits.
They sure don't provide any gripping assistance. I put some chalk on my hands for any exercise where grip is a factor.
Screwball
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Callouses...
Callouses are part of the game. A good way to minimize the chance for a callous to "tear or rip" is to use a razor blade to shave off the excess skin once or twice a week. After taking a shower is the best time to shave your callouses as the skin is softened. Be careful not to take off too much skin as this will leave the area vulnerable to damage as well.
- Screwball
Callouses are part of the game. A good way to minimize the chance for a callous to "tear or rip" is to use a razor blade to shave off the excess skin once or twice a week. After taking a shower is the best time to shave your callouses as the skin is softened. Be careful not to take off too much skin as this will leave the area vulnerable to damage as well.
- Screwball
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