A significantly improved hand protecting device used for grasping objects requiring
grip force, particularly a weightlifting bar or barbell. This slip on grip-gloves
(10, 12) include a specially configured sheet (14A, 14B) featuring
a thumb protrusion (22) whereby protecting the medical portion of the thumb
while an object is being gripped, wherein the sheet (14A, 14B) having
pliable, conformable, and shock absorbing characteristics whereby providing the
user with enhanced comfort and protection against the entire palm side of the user's
hand (24). An elastic securing strap (18) attached to opposing left
and right attachment ends (20L, 20R) of the sheet (14A, 14B)
ensures suspension and proper fitting as the user's fingers are slipped between
the sheet (14A, 14B) and securing strap (18) with extreme simplicity.
