Millions of Americans hit the gym and lift weights in an effort to get fit and build muscle. Improper technique, poor lifting or using too heavy of a weight can cause wrist injuries. Injuries are painful, take time to heal and can set back your training schedule. Wearing weight-training gloves with wrist support will help protect the hands and wrists during weight lifting helping you to get the best workout, maximizing your lifting potential and minimizing worry of injury.
Benefits
Wearing weight-training gloves with wrist supports will allow you too lift heavy weights and target specific muscles without worry of injury. Wrist injuries such as tendinopathy, caused by overuse or heavy loads to the wrist, is painful and takes time to heal, according to Wright State Physicians. Weight-training gloves keep your hands from blistering and getting callused. They also give you a better grip on weight bars. Weight gloves absorb pressure and reduce hand discomfort while lifting.
Features
Weight training gloves typically cover the bottom half of your fingers not the tips. They include a wrist strap that is attached to the main glove. The strap often has a Velcro attachment for a custom fit around the wrist. Weight-training gloves are available in men's and women's sizes and normally last around one year of frequent use.
Materials
Weight training gloves come in natural leather, neoprene or stretch cotton with reinforced padding. The leather and neoprene gloves last longer and provide a better grip. Some are machine washable, which helps reduce odor from sweating.
Cost
Weight training gloves are a relatively inexpensive piece of gym equipment. Weight gloves start around $9 for an inexpensive pair with light wrist straps. For leather, or more heavy-duty gloves, they can cost as much as $50, as of 2011. Generally, in weight-training gloves you get what you pay for. The more expensive brands offer more support and better quality in the material and stitching.
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