Gym gloves

Gym gloves or fitness gloves or weightlifting gloves are small sized gloves with open fingers, which makes them ideal to be used for weightlifting and fitness training. The padding used is usually 4-6 oz, which is enough to provide necessary protection during a rigorous workout. The gloves are designed to prevent calluses and blisters from repeated gripping and grabbing various exercise equipment. They also provide protection to athlete’s wrist from strain and offer cushion for the palms. Gym gloves are generally categorized by their durability, support, and flexibility.

The history of gym gloves or weightlifting gloves go a long but became more popular since the inclusion of the sport in Olympic Games in Athens (1896). In modern era, almost all the professional and amateur athletes use gym gloves for best performance and safety.

Although it was William Steward Halsted (chief surgeon at Johns Hopkins Hospital), in 1889, who first invented rubber gloves for the preventative measures, the history of fitness gloves dates back to the early Greeks and Romans. These type of gloves are usually fingerless gloves, used primarily to carry weighted objects, and were made using fine leather, velvet, or silk. With time the fitness gloves have evolved and now special kind of padding is used to protect hands from various injuries.

For heavy lifting, slightly heavier 6 oz gloves are used for increased protection. For normal training exercises 4 oz gloves are more common.

Usually, leather and nylon material is used in the manufacturing, the glove design differs according to their use. Some gloves include neoprene lining to keep hands cool. Some while some gloves cover palms while other keep them open. Some glove are designed to leave fingers open. Some gloves are built with removable weights while other have weights sewn into them. Some gloves have Velcro closure while others use hook and loop closure.

As the name suggests, these gloves cover full fingers as compared with short-finger or fingerless gloves. If used, these type of gloves can make prolong your workout session.

These gloves are also referred as short finger gloves, are used for better grip by exposing fingers. Very useful in hot and humid conditions to avoid sweating in hands.

These type of gloves are used by mixed martial arts fighters for maximum movement and versatility during training.

Grips

Generally [open backed] and low profile with [wrist support]

Mostly used by weightlifters for better fit and durability. Gloves made of leather material lasts longer than any other type of gloves.

These type of gloves are famous for their chemical resistance feature, and protects your hand from oils, corrosives, and solvents. Like leather gloves, neoprene gloves can also be very durable and long lasting.

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