Abstract: A weightlifting glove for compressing and supporting the back of the hand and wrist including a glove body and an elongated strap that wraps diagonally about the back of the hand to provide backhand muscle support. The part of the strap that extends diagonally over the back of the hand is inelastic to provide maximum support, while a portion of the remainder of the strap is elastic to provide for compression and adjustability. The glove body preferably has a wrist vent to which a tab closure is provided to allow the glove to fit easily onto the wearer's hand and to permit adjustment of the fit of the glove independently of the strap.

Abstract: A protective glove includes a glove body having at least one pocket with one or more hollow, shock-absorbing cells disposed therein. Each cell comprises a thin, flexible peripheral wall and an open interior space, which interior space contains a fluid under pressure sufficient so that the cell deforms upon impact of an object against the cell and cushions the hand of the wearer from the impact. The invention thereby provides a protective glove which is lightweight, simple in design, attractive in appearance and effective to protect the wearer's hand from blows or impacts.