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
Imnotdutch
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DTM said:
I think that all of the new guys wear whatever they consider makes them look like a battle hardened gymrat. Unfortunately, most peoples opinion of how this should be, just makes em look stupid. The same people that wear gloves tend to wear a belt alot too......weird.
As for the stronger guys covering up.....thats probably because they are happy with how they are and they dont feel the need to show their worth through the size, or lack of, of their muscles. It seems that all the new guys I meet have something to prove to other people.......hence the tight, showy clothing.
Just my 2c.
Well I guess I'm in the minorit here because I always wear my gloves. I don't know what it is but I've been wearing them for so long, I wouldn't think about lifting without them. Also, this may sound stupid, but when I strap them on, it's kind of lick a switch into lifting mode(kinda like Sly with his backwards hat in Over The Top). btw- remember Over The Top, great movie.
Super Halo Man
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I, persoanlly, like the gloves... brings me into the whole experience and helps me with the weight... I'm just a flaming puss.
SmooThy5464
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well i use cloves cuz i got callis all over my hands and they get to a point were they start to hert like a bastard so i try to use some gloves other wise when i listing i will be concentrating on my damn hands instead of what i am working
cardiosux!
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I was all about gloves for a while until one got lost and lifting w' one is just retarded. I like it better now w'out, can really feel the bar and get a better grip, 'specially when rowing or deadlifting. I am a chick, so the callouses I am not to fond of, but it all comes w' the territory. My man doesn't seem to mind much.
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