JerkFit Nubs Thumb Sleeves Protector for Hook Grip - Latex Free, Reusable, Washable Thumb Sleeve to Prevent Calluses, Blisters, Tears - for Olympic Weightlifting, Powerlifting, Gymnastics, Workouts

I struggled with a few different tapes, all of them being inconvenient to apply, uncomfortable to wear and/or leaving sticky residue. I'm soo glad I found these nubs - absolutely love them!Protection-wise, I wouldn't say it's better than tape (after all, all you need is a layer of something between your skin and the handle), but it's elastic and doesn't get in the way of bending the thumbs - this is something you'd get only when using a kinesio tape, not a regular tape.They were a bit tight the first time, but from the second time on, putting them on is easy, they are soft and comfortable, yet sit on the thumbs very well and protect my skin. I used to have especially bad, wet skin tears when working out bootcamp (hi intensity) with dumbbells, and the nubs work wonders protecting me now.

These little thumb sleeves will immediately make your deadlift stronger if you're trying to learn the hook grip. I spent about 6 weeks trying to build up my hook grip but at about 70% of my max I started to tear the skin on my thumb. I tried tape which helps but is a pain since it limits flexibility and then tears off the already damaged skin. I found these little guys and on first use I was able to go up to my working weights (instead of going to switch grip for the heavier weights as I'd been doing). They also seem to provide some padding because I have no pain in my thumb when I use them.The only drawback I found was that one of them tore at the tag. I provided that feedback to the company (I didn't ask for a replacement) and they responded in <12 hrs with their apologies and offered to provide a replacement. I'd already ordered a second pair assuming this was a fluke as I'm now addicted to them so it was just a nice extra.Good product and great company.If you want to try hook grip to save your bicep but your thumb isn't as strong as your back - get these and you'll immediately be stronger!UPDATE: it has been 7 months and 100s deadlift sets since I got my replacement pair and I’m happy to report that they’re holding up great!

I've been doing Crossfit workouts for about the past year (not a serious Crossfitter, never been to a box just do the WODs from various apps so consider this a novice review) however, for barbell, kettlebell, and pullup bar workouts and they work great. So far seem very durable, I've used them for about a dozen workouts and they seem to have very little wear. The only issue is I have had them slip of maybe three times during workouts.I have fairly thin fingers for a guy and I got mediums. They seemed too tight at first but loosed up and are comfortable.

I bought these for mowing the lawn because my thumbs blister. They're perfect! As an extra layer I can also put them on under gardening gloves.

I brought these thumb sleeves to help my thumbs from getting ripped up while learning the hook grip. They help out tremendously. Soft, thick but still flexible. Easy to put on and off. Buy the pouch!!! It doesn’t NOT come with it, you have to buy it separately. They are easy to lose, so save urself the hassle. Only grip is finding out what size is best for you. I noramlly would get a medium, but seen some reviews say to down size since they stretch over time and so they don’t slip off. So I got a small, they fit a little tight but don’t slip off. Has gotten a little lose from using them. But everyones thumb is different so it’s gona vary person to person

It was ok for barbell complexes, but one flew off during sweaty power snatches in a WOD. It's a good idea because taping up is a pain, especially if you need to take a bathroom break, but I still prefer tape.

Comfortable and very practical. Be careful not to lose them.

This product is pretty cool. We do a good amount of snatches in our box, I used a ton of tape. Now I just slip these on and not only do they protect my thumb, they stay put. The first time using them they are super tight (which is what you want) then they are perfect. I suggest a carrying case, takes me forever to find them, I just bought an ear bud case and keep them on my bag.