Similar to a runner choosing specific shoes and equipment, if you lift weights, you need specialized gloves. The best weightlifting gloves can help your overall performance by improving your grip and providing support and protection. The top weightlifting gloves feature a comfortable fit with breathable materials, wrist protection and additional padding.
Sizing
Mark McManus from Muscle Hack says the best weightlifting gloves need to provide a snug fit for improved grip without cutting off circulation. The best gloves are designed specifically for men's and women's hands. For example, the Valeo Ocelot or Harbinger Women's FlexFit gloves are slim-cut to fit women's hands. All the gloves feature Velcro or other closure systems for easy on and off.
Materials
During a workout, your hands become hot and sweaty, which can cause bacteria to grow in your gloves. However, the best weightlifting gloves use antimicrobial, lightweight and breathable materials such as leather, nylon or mesh. The Harbinger Classic gloves are designed so you can wash the gloves in the laundry. A fingerless design also allows your hands to breathe to avoid excessive sweat buildup.
Wrist Protection
Wrist protection is a top priority for exercises such as the shoulder press or bench press. To protect your wrist, the best weightlifting gloves have adjustable wrist wraps built into the design. The Harbinger Classic gloves use a double-stitched contoured wrist wrap for a built-in support system. The wrap prevents your wrist from becoming hyperextended.
Padding
Similar to wrist protection, additional padding throughout the palms and knuckles helps improve comfort while reducing injury risk.The Harbinger Fitness FlexFit gloves have TechGel comfort pads in the palms, while the Harbinger WristWrap bag gloves feature additional padding on the knuckles for kickboxing or martial arts. By absorbing the pressure on the hands, you reduce soreness and calluses while improving your ability to focus on the exercise.
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