I’ve been having this ongoing battle with some of my “workout” buddies. They all seem to wear gloves when they work out. They tell me that you can lift heavier weights and get the same results.
So, the other day, I asked my trainer, Paul, what he thought. Here’s what he said:
“Gloves prevent you from working your forearms correctly and gaining grip strength, which is a major key to overall strength and results.”
Obviously, I don’t wear gloves but I have noticed that I am getting calluses on my hands. So what’s the solution? To wear gloves or not to wear gloves?
do yoga like I do. great workout. Less stress on the body and the hands. no need for gloves.
Personally I don't like gloves. I was getting callouses, so I bought a very cute, leopard print pair. They didn't last long. I like the feel of the weights in my hand, and also feel I have better control without gloves, which allows me to lift heavier. In my case, I found the solution to be a good moisturizer on my hands after a workout.