Athletic hand pads

Athletic hand pads

— "Grips" or hand covers protect the skin from calluses and tears while also improving grip on a pull-up bar, barbell, and gym apparatus. They are often chosen for pull-ups, muscle-ups, ring exercises, barbell rows, and CrossFit routines with many repetitions and friction. Functionally, they are closest to gloves, but grips usually leave fingers free and offer a better feel for the bar, so the hand sweats less and grip control is easier. Example: during high-rep pull-ups, grips help keep palms intact and prevent dropping out of a workout due to pain.