I don’t typically wear lifting gloves when I workout because:

• I think calluses are wicked cool
• They can be a bit of a hassle when you only really need them for heavy lifts and not your entire workout
• I lose gloves like socks (meaning I have plenty of gloves and socks without mates) and sporting the Michael Jackson look in the gym is not cool

But lately I’ve been using these great little Lynx Performance Grips that Angela regifted ;-) gave me a few months ago.

I think they’re great because:

• They’re tacky. And by tacky I don’t mean cheesy, I mean they adhere to the bar and the palm of your hand with ease
• They are the perfect solution for when your hands are sweaty or slippery from slapping on way too much body lotion before you workout
• Sometimes your grip strength gives out before your muscles do (for me that’s lifts like deadlifts, chin ups, and pull ups)
• They’re affordable! You can find them online at sites like GNC or 24 Hour Fitness for about $10
• They come in pink! (They also have other colors like black, blue, orange, and red)

Now I really must go grab a bite and get a hold of Ang to thank her for such a tacky gift!