Glove FAQ

Why do you need gloves? Gloves enhance any training regimen by protecting your hands and increasing bar traction during lifts. They cushion your fingers and palm from the knurling (the metal teeth of the lifting bar). They also provide protection from skin abrasion, calluses and residual bacteria left on the bars. They give you added support (depending on the style of glove) for your wrists, fingers and palms. Gloves have a traction pad on the palm that holds the bar safely in place during lifting. Because they work so hard, you can lift longer and more comfortably!
What glove is right for you? Picking a glove is a very personal thing. There are many options so here are a few tips to make it easier and make the right choice:       Ask yourself how will you use gloves? If you do any of these activities, training/fitness gloves are an important piece of equipment for you: 1. Lifting free weights 2. Using training machines 3. Using cardio vascular machines (rowing, cycling, cross-trainers, etc.) 4. Kick Boxing/Boxing How often will you use your gloves? The comfort and protection gloves provide are important no matter how frequently or infrequently you train. Based on how often you train, your level of proficiency and personal requirements, certain glove models offer additional features and benefits. That’s why it’s important to identify how you are going to use them and how often before you buy a pair. That way you can tailor your purchase to exactly what you need.
How do I know what features are the most important? Generally, there are four key things to look for in a training glove: 1. Does it fit your hand? Sounds simple but very important to note these things when trying on a glove:     1. Does it fit snugly without binding? 2. Can your fingers flex naturally and comfortably? 3. Harbinger training gloves come in both half finger and the three quarter finger. Half finger covers to your first knuckle and the three quarter finger extends to your third knuckle. The three quarter finger helps protect against the knurling on weight bars.   2. Is there enough cushioning on the palm when you grasp a bar or a handle?   1. Palms should be flexible but feel cushiony. 2. When you grip a handle or a bar, the glove palm and fingers should curl naturally around that surface. 3. You shouldn’t feel the "teeth" of the bar or handle cut into your fingers or palm when the bar is firmly grasped.   3. Is there enough palm traction to ensure a "sure grip" when lifting or training?   1. Does the palm material look like it will provide you with added traction? 2. Does the palm material have extra stitching and padding in those areas that will have direct contact with the bar or a handle? 3. When gripping a bar or a handle, does your grip slip as you go through your training motion?   4. Does the glove support my hand and my wrist during training?   1. Does the glove feel natural but supportive? 2. If you need additional wrist support are you wearing a WristWrap“ glove? 3. Does your glove allow you maintain the proper hand, arm and body position when training?
How do I know what size I wear? We've created a sizing chart to help you find your Harbinger size.