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 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

I've been using tape during xfit work outs for years but the tape gets moist or starts to peel up and next thing you know it's falling off and here come the blisters. I saw a buddy using these Nubs one day during a workout and asked if they work, she said yes they work very well so I figured what the heck for $9 I'll try it. I measured my knuckle like suggested for propped fit and ordered the mediums, as expected the first time you put these on are super tight but after one or three wods they fit great. I only gave these four stars because each use does require pulling them back up your thumbs during the workout.

So, I'm a bit older, I've been playing guitar since the early 80's. Arthritis and sensitive nerves hit hard. For me, the thumb is the worst. When I reach over the frets and hit the corner of the neck, it sends a sharp pain. So I started looking for Arthritis gloves. They are cumbersome and get in the way, I saw these, and thought they would be perfect. I wasn't sure what size I would need, so I bought the medium and large sets. Both work well, but the medium covers less of my thumb allowing more uncumbersome movement. I am ecstaticly happy - this little product has extended my ability to play for years to come. Whomever invented this has my eternal thanks.

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.

Simple indispensable for CrossFit

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.

I use these when playing Bass guitar as a slap/thumb protector ala Mark King : I’m allergic to the glue on pvc tape (King uses 3M electrical tape) so these are ideal. I only use one at a time so last twice as long

For the money I thought I'd give em a go. Tried them right away after delivery and wasn't so sure, used them later the same week and worked up to an all time deadlift max. No issues and thumbs are intact with no tearing, great bit of kit.

S'enfile/se retire assez facilement (c'est bien plus rapide et économique que de devoir se strapper les pouces à chaque séance avec du scotch spécial). Donne un peu plus de "grip" pour les doigts qui attrape le pouce. Protège bien les pouces des frictions produites par le contact avec la barre. Je les utilise plusieurs fois par semaine depuis plusieurs mois et je n'ai pas constaté de dégradation du tissu est des coutures.

Having just started Olympic Weightlifting this year and using the hook grip these thumb sleeves have offered excellent protection and comfort

Hatte vorher immer goat tape zum Liften an den Daumen, das das einzige Tape war, was bei meinen schwitzigen Händen gehalten hat. Die Nubs haben sich schon amortisiert, da ich sie ca. 10x zum Liften benutzt habe und das wäre jetzt eine Rolle goat tape gewesen. Sie halten sehr fest an den Daumen (wenn man wie bekloppt 30 power cleans for time macht, rutschen sie ggf. etwas ab und man muss nachjustieren, das Tape wäre aber hier ab), drücken nicht und fallen im Gegensatz zu meinen Grips bisher nicht durch Geruch auf... klar zu empfehlen! Ich würde auf jeden Fall noch einen Karabiner mitbestellen und die Nubs draufstecken, wenn sie nicht an den Daumen sind, damit sie nicht verloren gehen. Update Februar 2019: Zweites Paar bestellt, weil ich das erste Paar verbummelt habe - ich habe sie dutzende Male benutzt und sie waren noch so gut wie am ersten Tag. Nachdem ich ein paar Mal Chalk rauf gemacht habe (das ist trotz der Nubs noch empfehlenswert) hat sich das mit dem Abrutschen auch weitestgehend gegeben. Ich würde auch 20€ dafür zahlen, bin großer Fan von den Dingern!