[quote]Chris Adams wrote:
Reef wrote:
I used gloves for a couple of years. One day, I forgot to bring them with me to the gym and I was able to crank out a couple extra reps on my deads and the dumbells felt more secure when I was pressing them. I haven’t gone back to them since.
That’s because the gloves act like a fat bar. Putting extra girth into the bar.[/quote]
Exactly. They hinder the grip instead of help it.
I use 1 Ton Hooks or APT lifting cuffs.
What happens when you forget them one day?
It’s something you will be dependent on.
[quote]Cthulhu wrote:
Getting flamed for using gloves?Like I give a fuck.
I deadlift more than the guys in my gym who use chalk.
Just because you use chalk means nothing(yeah, fuck you walmart!!!).
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Exactly my thoughts every time this subject comes up and all the “hardcore” lifters make fun of gloves and straps. I get the feeling that some people think that using chalk somehow promotes them to the inner circle of lifting. Chalk is merely a tool, as are gloves and straps.
[quote]Hatari Samaki wrote:
Exactly my thoughts every time this subject comes up and all the “hardcore” lifters make fun of gloves and straps. I get the feeling that some people think that using chalk somehow promotes them to the inner circle of lifting. Chalk is merely a tool, as are gloves and straps.
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I don’t use gloves straps or chalk. Does this mean I’m on the inner circle of the inner circle, or that I’m just too lazy to get ahold of any? Help me, I’m confused by all these rules.
I’ve used “versa-gripps” before. Pretty good mixed strap/glove. http://www.versagripps.com/
[quote]brucevangeorge wrote:
What happens when you forget them one day?
It’s something you will be dependent on.[/quote]
Well,I don’t know about you,but I’m looking to supplement my lifting with chalk/straps,not become dependent on them.
[quote]Hatari Samaki wrote:
Cthulhu wrote:
Getting flamed for using gloves?Like I give a fuck.
I deadlift more than the guys in my gym who use chalk.
Just because you use chalk means nothing(yeah, fuck you walmart!!!).
Exactly my thoughts every time this subject comes up and all the “hardcore” lifters make fun of gloves and straps. I get the feeling that some people think that using chalk somehow promotes them to the inner circle of lifting. Chalk is merely a tool, as are gloves and straps.
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What?
Ahh,come on!
I was looking forward to walking around the gym with chalk on my hands and looking all “hardcore”.
The best reason not to wear gloves is the pleasure bumps, er, I mean, the calluses you get on your hands.
[quote]bikemike wrote:
The best reason not to wear gloves is the pleasure bumps, er, I mean, the calluses you get on your hands.[/quote]
Pleasure bumps. Thats what I tell the girls the herpes are.
[quote]tveddy wrote:
Hatari Samaki wrote:
Exactly my thoughts every time this subject comes up and all the “hardcore” lifters make fun of gloves and straps. I get the feeling that some people think that using chalk somehow promotes them to the inner circle of lifting. Chalk is merely a tool, as are gloves and straps.
I don’t use gloves straps or chalk. Does this mean I’m on the inner circle of the inner circle, or that I’m just too lazy to get ahold of any? Help me, I’m confused by all these rules.[/quote]
LOL. Yep, perhaps the Grand Poobah of the inner circle.
[quote]bikemike wrote:
The best reason not to wear gloves is the pleasure bumps, er, I mean, the calluses you get on your hands.[/quote]
Tell me about it.
I have quite a few on my hands from last nights deadlifting.
Sometimes it hurts when you’re holding th bar and have really bad bumps on your hands.
But I get through.
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What?
Ahh,come on!
I was looking forward to walking around the gym with chalk on my hands and looking all “hardcore”.[/quote]
and you get more badass points for getting the chalk all over you after a lift
for example, after you do a set of deads; just wipe it off on a your black t-shirt…ooohh!!!
haha, i’ve done that before but its usualy just b/c i have 2-4 min between sets and don’t wanna get chalk on my face or anyting ike that.
Please note that the following list is for PUSSY’S OR THOSE SLIGHTLY LESS THAN HETEROSEXUAL when lifting:
YOU SILLY FAGGOTS!!!
[quote]obatiger11 wrote:
Please note that the following list is for PUSSY’S OR THOSE SLIGHTLY LESS THAN HETEROSEXUAL when lifting:
YOU SILLY FAGGOTS!!! [/quote]
can you add to that list shorts that go more than 3 inches below the knee?
[quote]cougarenegade wrote:
obatiger11 wrote:
Please note that the following list is for PUSSY’S OR THOSE SLIGHTLY LESS THAN HETEROSEXUAL when lifting:
YOU SILLY FAGGOTS!!!
can you add to that list shorts that go more than 3 inches below the knee?
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Or shorts that hang below a guys butt? What’s with that anyway? Who wants to see your damn underwear?
[quote]cougarenegade wrote:
obatiger11 wrote:
Please note that the following list is for PUSSY’S OR THOSE SLIGHTLY LESS THAN HETEROSEXUAL when lifting:
YOU SILLY FAGGOTS!!!
can you add to that list shorts that go more than 3 inches below the knee?
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YES I CAN!!
Please note that the following list is for PUSSY’S OR THOSE SLIGHTLY LESS THAN HETEROSEXUAL when lifting:
YOU SILLY FAGGOTS!!!
darn it i do the top 2. im one big pussy i guess 
Wow!
Would pouring water from my water bottle all over my face and shirt after bench pressing count too?
And maybe walking around with a belt on for deadlifting even when I’m not working my back?
[quote]B rocK wrote:
What?
Ahh,come on!
I was looking forward to walking around the gym with chalk on my hands and looking all “hardcore”.
and you get more badass points for getting the chalk all over you after a lift
for example, after you do a set of deads; just wipe it off on a your black t-shirt…ooohh!!!
haha, i’ve done that before but its usualy just b/c i have 2-4 min between sets and don’t wanna get chalk on my face or anyting ike that.[/quote]
I’ve used many different brands of straps. Any brand with a little extra padding on the wrist is good. It won’t give your wrists any type of laceration like some of the shitty ones and they’ll last longer.