Sports gloves have three functions. First of all, they help to increase the friction between the palm and fitness equipment, and can increase the grip strength of the palm. Secondly, sports gloves can slightly disperse the weight of the equipment and protect the wrist; Finally, sports gloves help to reduce the friction of instruments and protect the skin of hands.
1, increase the grip strength of the palm.
The material of sports gloves helps to increase the friction between the palm and fitness equipment, and can hold dumbbells or barbells more firmly, especially in push-pull movements (such as pull-ups or hard pulls). Some gloves also have wristbands, which are used as handles of rolling instruments, saving a lot of palm strength.
2, distributed pressure to protect the wrist
Sports gloves can disperse the weight of a little equipment and reduce the pressure of the palm when stretching (such as back pressure or shoulder pressing). Some gloves also include wrist guards to help support the body with both hands, such as palm pressure or flat plate.
3. Protect your hand skin
Long-term exercise may cause the palm skin to harden and give birth to cocoons (that is, "pillows" as the saying goes). Sports gloves can help reduce the friction of equipment on the skin and reduce the chance of cocoon formation. So in the gym, women usually wear fitness gloves.
Expanding knowledge: how to choose sports gloves
Use different fitness gloves for different fitness purposes. Not that the most expensive is the most suitable. When doing high-intensity equipment exercise, you need to use thick fitness gloves, such as pushing a heavy barbell. If you do low-intensity exercises such as dumbbells, you only need to choose leather palms, cloth backs and fitness gloves around your wrists. The purchase should be based on the following points:
1, anti-slip: You must have anti-slip function, because your hands will sweat easily, and you must have anti-slip function when using barbells, otherwise it will be dangerous to exercise.
2. Protective: Protecting hands from injury is the main function of gloves. No cocoon, comfortable to wear, giving users a sense of security and stability.
3, design: ergonomic natural bending, finger design can increase the flexibility and comfort of the hand, preferably breathable design, fitness exercise is more comfortable.
4, beautiful and beautiful: beginners generally believe that wearing gloves is a professional bodybuilder.