Should you Wear Gloves for Training? 

but what if you are a hand model???

I can confirm what he said is 100% true I've been in gym for 7-8 months , at the beginning my grip was weak and my skin used to tear and burn sometimes . Now I have thick skin and I never feel anything while hanging . Just my LATS get tired (forearms became solid now when their weakness used to be the reason while I stop hanging, pulling up and even stop many other excercies bc of the failure in my forearms)

I really like your videos. I have been training with Calisthenics for a month. Doing straight sets on Pull-ups, Chin-ups, dips, push-ups(various variations), squats, and some ab work. I can already tell a difference. I just wanted to say thanks.

One possibility you didn't explore is "athletic tape." Climbers use tape when they have already torn some skin or have some spots where the skin is wearing thin. Another tip is to sand down the rough edges of calluses so they don't rip off. For this you can use a small piece of sandpaper or a nail file. Thanks for all your great videos!

I train basically daily without gloves. It's hard at first and you will have to stop some sessions at times. But your hands get used to it fast and you become way , way stronger would recommend.

I tried wearing gloves recently when some of the hardened skin suddenly peeled off. However, I found it very awkward and harder to maintain the grip. I just waited out until my hand healed and never used gloves again but now I am thinking that there may be some benefit to them - like using Fat Gripz.

Anyone who argues otherwise is obviously oblivious to the fact they're wearing shoes for a reason. No one would argue that running in bare feet allows you to perform better than if you're wearing the appropriate shoes. Same applies to gloves. I've been wearing gloves for years and it allows me to lift heavier, avoid injury, which allows me to lift more often.

I bought this to replace a very similar item whose foam grips had worn after years of use. ru-vid.comUgkxwyoGHi-cCLV1AqJYj7QeIWKSpdRMYPF1 This one is is even slightly better than the old one I had! (Sorry I don't remember the brand or model.) This bar sits a bit higher in the doorway, giving me more ground clearance for movement, and the foam grips and foam pads that protect the doorway are thicker. It was also very quick and easy to assemble. The only minor gripe I have is that the hand grips in the middle are really tight on the bar, and therefore hard to slide along the bar if you want a wider or narrower grip. You have to be patient and gradually work them into the position you want.

Thank you so much for making RU-vid videos. I am so inspired by you and your channel. I am 14 and also extremely bad with calisthenics and anything physical...yet I have a desire to be stronger. This channel is helping me at my start. I also find your way of thinking interesting and agree with you in some ways 🙂 Keep making videos, doing what you love and inspiring more people.

I also want to note there are shortening of the tendon that can occur with holding this grip all the time- you see this in long distance cyclist who don't use gloves. Gloves have appropriate padding to prevent this.

Let me guess.. It depends Oh shit wrong channel

I tied with gloves at the beginning and no thanks. Its just feel better without, and my skin will get thicker.

The exercises shown here were all related to the hang from the bar. How about other exercises like ‘Bent-Over Row’ or ‘ Bicep Curl’ using barbell? Does using lifting gloves affect the performance in a long run?

Another great, calmly explained video!

I believe not, might hurt at first, skin tears up and leaves callouses. But your hands adapt, and skin thickens around contact points, think it's worth it.

Quick tip: if you need to have soft hands to work (massage therapist here), even if you workout every so often without gloves, simple hand cream every day will keep the skin in good shape and prevent it becoming a problem

I only use gloves when my skin has already ripped to reduce the pain it helps to not give excuses ;) lol of course if your really injured don't do it obviously

Glove user here too. I need it for Radial Tunnel Syndrome in my arms. Without my hands just stop working and the pain is insane. It is what it is :)

I wear gloves cuz of cold bars in the winter

I like using cheap gardening gloves. They grip very well and they’re really comfortable.

your channel ,your videos , and calisthenic the way that you do.... gives a lot of inspiration to me , in a way that calisthenic has become my passion !!!

Well, I just both weight lifted and hanged on a bar with cycling/training gloves from the very beginning and my grip is awesome, I will just never slip, I never have a problem with not being able to hold up, I can even hang upside down on parallel bars (with gloves) and still no problem, I don't want to have a skin as thick as an elephant, I don't want to have callouses, I just prefer normal hands while having a strong grip and still exercising as I like to :P Is that a problem? Certainly not for me though...

Of course it depends on the individual, but I don't think any of that is necessary. Our body adapts to stress just as in regards to training, is kinda the same principle. I've been deadlifting and doing pull ups for some time and I never felt the need for any of this, although there were some times where calluses broke down but that may also be a sign to deload. Great videos man, keep it up ;) Cheers

Boxing wraps are also good. I don't use anything to cover my hands but for those who want something, boxing wraps are thr best IMO

Gloves are good because it forces you to have a stronger grip, but you need to have callouses too so dont use them all of the time.

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Yet another great, practical video. Thanks @TrainingPal!

There are gloves gymnasts use. Its like leather strip with holes for fingers. u should try those

Gloves? or no gloves?, the old question!!! I do calisthenics with gloves, because I play guitar too, and I work with my hands, but I understand who does not wear gloves!!

Gloves are mainly for PUSH exercises, such as a bench press. They protect your hands from muscle inflammation and your skin. They are not for grip purposes. On the other hand, if you want better grip you will need to invest in straps or a mix of glove-straps, these are essential once you have reached "peak grip" in your hands in order to to add on extra weight, think of deadlifts or any type of row exercises in this regard.

Gloves are much better , if you choose the right ones

2:30 calluses why would I want that 😅🤦🏾‍♂️ Thank you I'll be using the bandages

My hands had tough skin after one year of training, after i stopped for 2 monthes almost all of it is gone

Dave i was about to ask you that, haha what a timing !

Lol I am a glover :)) I dont get it why ppl bash it so much actually it is harder and develops forearm and grip like you were using fat grips but for me I have to use gloves simply because my hands sweat a lot and I would just drop everything lol . When I dont wear gloves I have to wipe my hands every set and it is annoying lol . CANCEL COMMENT

Some of my friends are training with sponges, I personally use gauze bandages, but not all over my hand, just around the beginning of the fingers.

this also vary depending on the material of the bar

So what should we do wear gluves or not

Nice video.You always cover topics that are crucial but often neglected.There are not many videos in terms of skin pain.I used to have this problem but now I don't.I really wish I would have watch this video.

Beginners - USE GLOVES Intermediate - USE GLOVES FOR 1ST HALF Advance - NO GLOVES

My hand hurts when I train without gloves After that it just literally ripped part of my skins

If you have an outdoor bar. Cover it with some cloth because the metal will get real hot from the sun and it will burn your hands.

Oh thank you very much, I‘ve got the problem with hurt at moment. Mayby I need time to get resistance

I was doing Farmer's Carry/Walk w/ dumbbells and me hands were dying. Exactly because of this I made DIY/homemade handles out of PVC pipes, which is plastic, and so far has been nicer on hands. So, I suggest anyone with hand pain to try to find plastic bars to do hanging movements.

Chalk only, and if hands are soft do planche leans and the such to rest the hands between ring or bar sets.

You know what.. it's practical and inexpensive if you are using bandages instead of gloves. Appreciate your honesty

My problem is that my hands are always super sweaty and even if my grip is strong, I slip easily so I thought I'd need to try gloves

i would love to see a video to guide beginners on where to start, building strength and then what progressions they should start with when becoming a calisthenics athlete.

Wish I've seen this sooner

i use a gym glove and is great, but it is broking and im transition to a new one thinner than that, and agree with you. Started this year, but with the time my intention is doesn't need gloves anymore, slowly.

Callisthenics hurts ours hands more than weight lifting

I had this problem as well... But funny enough I solved it today (I hope so) by using different grip... I use Les if my palm and more of my fingers to hold on to the bar... Will see how will this work for me.... Keep up good work!

Day 1 of Maintaining balance for 15 seconds on the beam . I did 5 sets . Went home , took a shower and Boom 💥 . I start to see red shit on my palms

Such when you're training in the morning in the bars are so cold. That will probably be the main time I use gloves but now I'm using hand chalk and just dealing with it

"If you're using gloves, make sure it matches your purse" - Arnold

I use gloves when I tear the skin so I can continue trainning

Hey!! Gonna be in Thailand in august! Maybe i'll see you!haha Thanks for all the great vids!

Great Advice!!

First few weeks are hard for your hands and skin...like bouldering. after that your skin adapts to the stress and pain, scratches dissapear and your skin becomes pretty strong.

That is one beautiful place to work out! I think it fits the style and the mood of your videos very well. Love it!

How about gloves with grip

Ome time I got on a pull up bar, did like 5 muscle ups and all the skin in my hand got ripped off (very old and rusty pull up bar)

I have a problem and is that the pull up bar is greasy because of all the people that use it, and not only that, but people use it while eating with their hands so the grip is really bad. So I either have to use chalk which I don't have or use gloves which I do have

Dude, I don't if you're focusing on skill training, or if you're trying a different type of diet plan, so I'm not gonna judge, but you were looking way more muscular about two months ago. Just giving you an honest feedback :) Keep up the good work, you're amazing!

I just don't want to fuck up my hands I couldn't deadlift the amount of reps I wanted cause the bar kept pinching the skin on my hand I'm more confident in my grip strength than my pain tolerance

I use glove when I clean

Isn't it more slippery with bare/sweaty hands instead of gloves? Gloves only reduce the friction when compared to dry hands right?

i use schiek 425s, they are great and already hold up more than 3 years of training where others just disintegrated over the periode of weeks

Totally agree with regard to pull-ups. Bare hands all the way for the feel of the bar. Build up the calluses on your hands and ditch the gloves asap. Having said that I suffer from Reynauds and have big problems if I touch cold things so I've had to learn to use super thick waterproof gloves for outside training when the temperature drops and always do my pull-ups indoors during the colder months. Getting older is a bitch sometimes.

AMAZINGLY explained

I love my calluses it makes your hands like sand paper increasing the grip strength good video👍

0:25 this is exactly what happened to my hands

My gym installed new barbells for power cleaning. The grips of the barbell are too rough which literally broke the skin off my pinkie palm and bleed. It’s best for me to use gloves because I don’t want to continue bleeding everytime I work out

My callus has almost burnt training on rings...😬😂😂😬

Training pal could you do a video on how to make sit ups safe for your lower back

After trying out both methods, basically due to soreness in hands after several sessions, I've found out that it is actually better to inhale big breath and keep those hands doing the work. PROs: Better grip, stronger and firmer hands, growing "hard" skin which will help you in many situations, and growing custom and getting used to pain. CONs: At first glance you may cry out like a baby.

thanks

thetas a good tip ! Thanks.

I'm always have problems with calluses when winter is over and I can traing without gloves.

In your video "Full Body Home Workout - Routine for Beginners" You gave up many optional exercises to do. Can you make on using rings?

I can't do anything with gloves on, my dexterity is reduced to zero, it's like wearing oven mitts

I like training with gloves but I understand that the skin doesn't get used to the pressure that way.

What about those cross fit palms and the gymnastics ones with the dowel?

Meanwhile, bouldering away with dank calluses

What about boxing wrist wraps? Kind of like a bandage?

thx man

I saw your video with 300 push ups for 30 days, and want ask you what you think about 10 push ups per minute for 30 minutes? I saw that my max push ups decreased a little but endurance increased a lot, I also think that is better as you done

2:39 next maybe discuss the right pants to wear before filming a video 😂

I usually workout bare handed, I tried wearing gloves before but it didn’t feel right.

I'm now ok because I had rest for a few weeks but before that my hands were hurting like crazy some days, somewhere deep in my hand so I could barely do progressions for 1 arm pull ups. I never want to use gloves though :D

I don't wear gloves for a very simple reason : if you need some, the day you forget them, it's over. I really want to be dependent on the least possible amount of gear, so I go bare hands, and only need my hands (which I usually carry around with me)

It is ok to use hand wraps in the beginning?

i have sweaty hands sometimes i cant do pullups idk what to do.

Cloves gives more comfort and control

The problem with gloves is that most of the time the guys forget them because they accidentally left their purse in their car.

The damn gloves slide on my damn top palm

What are your thoughts on wrist wraps?

I wear gloves just cause they look cool xD

My palm wasn’t strong for pressure and after sometime my hand swollen and form pus/abscess

I’m definitely getting gloves