I be 5 '11 and I weight 215lb and I wear a XL glove . I work out with a lot of free weight and I have always find that the bar be always too small for my hand and finger to get a good grip . now these glove have a lot of padding to they which make the bar feel larger . I wish I would of new about these thing sooner but I use to think they be only for people who didnt like callus . not only do it make the bar feel like the right size for I but it give I the perfect grip throughout my rep. also when bench press I sometimes role the bar when finish my last rep and I havent feel any pain in my thumb like I have in the past . I think wear these will really save not only you skin but you joint in you hand and wrist by allow you to get into a more natural and comfortable position on the bar . Hope this help