With so many wkouts using body weight type moves (planks, push ups, mountain climbers etc) I'm really feeling it in my wrists. I know there was a thread some time ago about gloves that can be worn to add support and protect the wrists. I think people preferred "Wags" brand. I would like to get some and wanted my fellow Cathletes to let me know what they like and why? Go ahead.....enable!!
Wrist pain, yoga gloves?
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Nanbo
Cathlete
I have the basic WAGS and use them for the moves you mentioned. I wish I had sprung for the thicker padded ones. They really do alleviate the wrist/hand pain from the moves you mentioned, as well as triceps dips off the bench. Sometimes I can't use them because they are awkward to use when lifting weights...no cushioning in the fingers 
. I wish the WAGS folks would make weightlifting gloves with heavy duty cushioning throughout the glove, not just the heel of the palm.
. I wish the WAGS folks would make weightlifting gloves with heavy duty cushioning throughout the glove, not just the heel of the palm.psusoccer17
Cathlete
I have 2 pairs of wags the ultra, $54.95, and the flex $29.99. At first I used the flex for everything, wt lifting included. At first I didn't like using them for the wt lifting but with all the planks and pushups I really needed the support. I have gotten so used to using them that I have started using the ultra for wt lifting as well. It takes time to get used to them but after awhile you forget they are on. They frequently have specials, I got both of mine on sale which made getting both practical. Sign up for their emails so they can alert you to the sales.
firemedic
Cathlete
Do you find the wrist wraps enough for support? Or does the padding of the WAGS really make a total difference? Because right now I have lifting gloves that I put a little padding in but find I still have nothing supporting my wrists. (hope that makes sense) I was just wondering if I could just buy the wraps in addition to what I am already doing.
Thanks for the info everyone. I went ahead and got the Ultra which has the most padding and wrist support. I hope I love them because I just can't stand the discomfort anymore. I've been avoiding many moves and whole wkouts because of it. I don't want to collapse on my face! Know what I mean?
psusoccer17
Cathlete
I think you will love the WAGS, they take some getting use to esp with the pushups but I cannot w/o without them. I had the same issues with wt lifting gloves esp once I started going heavier, the thicker padding in the WAGS and the added wrist support really helps.