Author Topic: Gloves and Straps? (Read 10570 times)

chaos · « **Reply #25 on:** February 15, 2012, 06:28:49 AM »

Lol

I put a towel on the floor under where I chalk at the gym as part of the deal of keeping the area clean and then I dust off any loose chalk when I'm finished.

If straps/gloves don't obscure your goals and are comfortable, then use away!

jpm101 · « **Reply #26 on:** February 15, 2012, 08:00:54 AM »

So I'm guessing that we somewhat agree that straps are like lifting belts, we only need them, when we need them. As the last few reps on max loads.

I do find that after using straps on lifts, my grip does catch up after awhile. Static holds, for 10-15 seconds are a fine way to increase gripping strength, I have found. As are hanging from a chinning bar with extra weight attached, for 10-15 seconds and with a false grip (thumbs over the bar). Good luck

JAM · « **Reply #27 on:** February 15, 2012, 08:11:00 AM »

Quote from: jpm101 on February 15, 2012, 08:00:54 AM

So I'm guessing that we somewhat agree that straps are like lifting belts, we only need them, when we need them. As the last few reps on max loads.

I do find that after using straps on lifts, my grip does catch up after awhile. Static holds, for 10-15 seconds are a fine way to increase gripping strength, I have found. As are hanging from a chinning bar with extra weight attached, for 10-15 seconds and with a false grip (thumbs over the bar). Good luck

Yep! I buddy of mine recommended Schiek. (sp?) I looked them up and it said "made in u.s.a". Shock the world on that one! Anyone have any input on their products?

el numero uno · « **Reply #28 on:** February 15, 2012, 05:56:22 PM »

I use wrist wraps. Really helps since my wrists hurt after some exercises.

deadz · « **Reply #29 on:** February 15, 2012, 07:57:37 PM »

Quote from: JAM on February 15, 2012, 08:11:00 AM

Yep! I buddy of mine recommended Schiek. (sp?) I looked them up and it said "made in u.s.a". Shock the world on that one! Anyone have any input on their products?

I use their straps. The pair I have have padding around he wrist.

JAM · « **Reply #30 on:** February 15, 2012, 08:38:46 PM »

Quote from: deadz on February 15, 2012, 07:57:37 PM

I use their straps. The pair I have have padding around he wrist.

Cool, does the padding help at all?

deadz · « **Reply #31 on:** February 16, 2012, 03:33:25 PM »

Quote from: JAM on February 15, 2012, 08:38:46 PM

Cool, does the padding help at all?

Yes, still some redness around my wrists but much better than the type without any padding.

JAM · « **Reply #32 on:** February 22, 2012, 12:41:51 PM »

Well I went ahead and ordered some Schiek gloves since my hands are all cracking and dry in the winter. Probably won't use them in the summer. I also ordered some of their heavy duty straps for when my grip starts to poop out. Got them in the mail today and the quality looks to be outstanding. Now we will see how they hold up.

Danjo · « **Reply #33 on:** February 22, 2012, 02:18:31 PM »

I just use straps sometimes with heavy back work,not counting deadlifts.

Montague · « **Reply #34 on:** March 08, 2012, 08:36:34 AM »

I never found general lifting gloves to yield any kind of advantages or detriments to training. If hand perspiration is an issue, chalk is often an option - unless your ~~gym~~ fitness center forbids it. If someone wants to avoid callouses for whatever reason, that's their choice.

Having said that, I don't believe that all gloves are useless.

I've known a couple of guys who've used lifting gloves that have extra-thick padding in the palms and fingers, simulating thick bar training. The extra padding prevents you from closing your fingers around the bar as much. The reduced mechanical advantage of the phalanges means you've got to work harder to grip the weight, which translates to increases in hand and forearm muscle strength.

JAM · « **Reply #35 on:** March 08, 2012, 11:24:09 AM »

So far it helps me with having really dry skin in winter. I am also noticing the extra thick padding Montague mentioned does make your grip work more actually. The Schiek gloves have fairly thick gel pads in the palms and fingers. Other than these two things the gloves do not seem to do much else.

I can say overall, this brand does seem really good. They are taking a beating and holding up great. The fit is good and they are very comfortable. Best gloves I ever had so far.

Montague · « **Reply #36 on:** March 08, 2012, 12:08:06 PM »

Quote from: JAM on March 08, 2012, 11:24:09 AM

So far it helps me with having really dry skin in winter. I am also noticing the extra thick padding Montague mentioned does make your grip work more actually. The Schiek gloves have fairly thick gel pads in the palms and fingers. Other than these two things the gloves do not seem to do much else.

I can say overall, this brand does seem really good. They are taking a beating and holding up great. The fit is good and they are very comfortable. Best gloves I ever had so far.

Everybody I've ever talked with who uses Schiek products is happy with them.

Borracho · « **Reply #37 on:** March 08, 2012, 04:14:55 PM »

I use straps...can definitely use a lot more weight when training back as my grip usually gives out first.

Montague · « **Reply #38 on:** March 08, 2012, 04:46:09 PM »

One point I'll add, here, and we've discussed this before:

If you're training for functional strength, it's probably a good idea to only use straps after your grip fails and/or you reach your heaviest sets.
But, if you're training strictly for aesthetics, using straps on all of your sets allows you to pull more with the targeted back muscles and less with ancillary muscles like bi's and forearms.

chaos · « **Reply #39 on:** March 08, 2012, 07:37:41 PM »

Straps.

oni · « **Reply #40 on:** March 08, 2012, 08:17:08 PM »

I have tiny hands and am close to deadlifting 200kg at 65kg (5'10" - yeah) with no grip problems
Stop being a pussy and use some chalk

wes · « **Reply #41 on:** March 09, 2012, 05:02:46 AM »

I use Joe Meeko Power-Grips instead of straps.........best thing that ever happened to my back workouts.

http://joemeekopowergrips.com/

Donny · « **Reply #42 on:** March 09, 2012, 07:16:57 AM »

Quote from: oni on March 08, 2012, 08:17:08 PM

I have tiny hands and am close to deadlifting 200kg at 65kg (5'10" - yeah) with no grip problems
Stop being a pussy and use some chalk

you tube it

Montague · « **Reply #43 on:** March 09, 2012, 12:46:38 PM »

Quote from: chaos on March 08, 2012, 07:37:41 PM

Straps.

oni · « **Reply #44 on:** March 09, 2012, 06:21:21 PM »

Quote from: Donny on March 09, 2012, 07:16:57 AM

you tube it

Thread bookmarked will come back in a few months

a_pupil · « **Reply #45 on:** March 11, 2012, 09:12:53 AM »

Used straps for a while. Didn't like them.

Used weight lifting gloves. Didn't like the.

Now use gardening gloves they totally trump straps and weight training gloves. I don't think they hamper grip strength like straps do either.

Donny · « **Reply #46 on:** March 13, 2012, 02:39:24 AM »

Quote from: oni on March 09, 2012, 06:21:21 PM

Thread bookmarked will come back in a few months

sure you will mate

deadz · « **Reply #47 on:** March 13, 2012, 07:28:28 PM »

Quote from: a_pupil on March 11, 2012, 09:12:53 AM

Used straps for a while. Didn't like them.

Used weight lifting gloves. Didn't like the.

Now use gardening gloves they totally trump straps and weight training gloves. I don't think they hamper grip strength like straps do either.

I know you.

Voland · « **Reply #48 on:** March 15, 2012, 06:01:49 PM »

my sponger broke the last week and my chest and biceps workout sucked so bad.
Today i had my brand new sponges and the workout was great.
Best buck ever spend.

oni · « **Reply #49 on:** March 16, 2012, 04:18:44 AM »

Quote from: Donny on March 13, 2012, 02:39:24 AM

sure you will mate

Still here!