8 Best Weight Lifting Gloves

For those who want all-purpose gloves, try these bad boys on for size. They’re lightweight enough that you’ll hardly notice them as you run, cycle, or lift weights, but they’ll protect your hands from damage on concrete, rough metal bars, or pull-up bars. They don’t have a lot of padding, but they offer enough wrist support to keep you comfortable as you train.

Users have complained that sizes run a bit small. However, order a size larger than normal and use the wrist and back-of-hand straps to adjust it to your desired size.

The 2-inch-thick wrist wraps offer excellent support for those with wrist problems. The padding on the palm is a bit thin for heavy bench pressing, but it’s enough for push-ups on concrete, pull-ups, or other mid-weight activities. The silica gel palm helps to increase your grip on barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, and pull-up bars.

The lightweight material offers excellent ventilation, so your hands will stay dry and cool as you train.

At $12, these are very well-priced for a set of lightweight gym gloves. Though not the most durable choice on our list, they offer lightweight comfort at great value.

These gloves seriously provide one of the best grips out there. They are ultra-padded, with a silica gel palm to help prevent the hands from callouses or bruising. The ultralight microfiber and breathable mesh on the backside allow your hands to breathe during your workouts. Watch as your performance improves while your workouts become easier, thanks to these super padded, light-weight gloves.

Use these gloves for almost any type of workout – weight lifting, pull-ups, gym training, or just general gym workouts. The adjustable strap provides ultimate wrist protection as well as the perfect fit. With these gloves, you get full palm protection (bye callouses!), a durable grip, and extra support and comfort to make your workouts feel breezier. 

We think these gloves are set at an excellent value. They’re about $15 on Amazon and come with a 30-day no-hassle return policy as well as a 12-month warranty. You also get a lifetime customer service guarantee, which is almost unheard of when it comes to workout gloves. Buy with confidence knowing you’re getting a quality pair of gloves that will last you for years to come. And if you have any issues – Trideer has one of the best customer service teams around! 

If you need a pair of CrossFit gloves, you’ll love these bad boys. They don’t cover your whole hand, but simply protect your palm from friction, pinching, and calluses. They also offer excellent wrist support, giving you what you need for those heavy lifts, pull-ups, and kettlebell moves.

The palm isn’t made with leather, but instead a slip-resistant synthetic cloth that is slim and lightweight. Though you’ll get good grip on a textured barbell, dumbbell, or kettlebell handle, the palm is too slippery to enhance your grip on a smooth pull-up bar. However, you’ll find their design makes it easy to move from bodyweight to weighted movements without having to remove the gloves.

The gloves are designed to ONLY cover the main part of your palm, and they have three finger holes (index, middle, and ring fingers) that make them easy to slip on and off. The 2-inch-thick wrist band offers good support for your wrists, even for heavy lifts.

The material is synthetic, not genuine leather, but made in the USA and very durable. The palm pad offers just enough padding without interfering with your grip.

At $40, these are among the priciest options on our list—what else would you expect from CrossFit gear? However, given their durability and slim design, they’re a decent pair of lifting gloves to consider.

For powerlifters and Olympic lifters getting ready for some heavy Deadlifts, these are your best friend! They’re built to enhance your grip, offering you better traction on the heavy barbell. They will reduce the tension on your wrists and forearms to help you concentrate on your lower back and body form.

The grips are “one size fits all”, though people with larger hands find the tongue is just a bit too short for comfortable grip. However, they are incredibly durable and will provide you the added grip strength to support those heavy barbells while you lift.

The grips come with a leather-covered tongue that wraps around the barbell, offering excellent traction for your fingers to grip. The wrist strap will offer good support to your wrists and take some of the weight off your fingers, enabling you to lift heavier weights. The unisex design makes them ideal for both male and female heavy lifters.

At $33, these are slightly on the pricier side. Those who want an alternative to power hooks and lifting grips will find this an excellent choice, if a bit more expensive than other gloves on our list.

For those who want a pair of gloves for any type of training, this is your best bet. They look and feel more like grips with an integrated wrist wraps, with an open-back and side design that offers excellent breathability for your hands. Though some users have complained that they hurt when doing push-ups, they’re ideal for rope climbing, tire training, sledgehammer training, weightlifting, cycling, and rowing.

The gloves are made with quality stitching that will hold up even with regular use. You’ll find that they’re lightweight despite their thick padding. Some users have complained that they’re almost painfully tight during the first few uses, but once you stretch them out they’re definitely a comfortable choice.

The gloves come with extra padding built into the palm, though not so much it weakens your grip. The silica gel padding in the palm will enhance your grip, but be prepared for it to wear off after a few uses. The wrist supports will help to strengthen your joints and prevent injuries.

The reinforced neoprene construction can take a beating, and the Velcro closure straps will make it easy to adjust the tightness and fit.

At $35, these are definitely on the pricier side, but worth it if you’re a CrossFitter or someone who mixes things up in your training. These gloves are designed to handle ANY type of workouts!

If you’re a resistance trainee that needs a pair of gloves for outdoor workouts, you’ll love these! The full-finger protection will keep your hands warm in the winter, and will protect you from barbell-caused calluses. They can be a bit difficult to slip on, but once they’re in place, they’ll do wonders to enhance your grip.

Be warned: the gloves are too hot for the summer heat, and they’re a bit too thick for CrossFit and other cross-training workouts. However, they’re for weightlifting, and they’re flexible enough to be used for cycling, rowing, and most resistance training workouts. They’re designed to adapt to the shape of your hand, and the separate pads give you good freedom of hand movement while still keeping your hands comfortable.

The gloves come with pads built into the palms and fingers, with strips of terrycloth for padding. The backs of the gloves are made with Lycra, and the pads are connected with the same breathable, lightweight material.

Some users complain that the palms tend to fall apart quickly, but overall the gloves are built to be very durable. They offer excellent wrist support and a fit that is ideal for any hand size.

Starting at $24, these are just on the pricier side of things. However, if you want workout gloves for winter or outdoor training in cool weather, you’ll love the full-fingered design.