Power Up Gloves increases the weight of a compact 12 oz boxing glove with internal 1 oz steel modules. Progress gradually, typically in 2 oz steps, according to the boxer’s level, goals and technique.
Power Up Gloves is a 12 oz boxing glove system with internal weights distributed symmetrically across the back of the hand and, on PU Max, the wrist as well. Removable 1 oz steel modules let each boxer adapt the load without concentrating it at a single point.
The philosophy is not simply to add weight. It is to distribute it evenly, progress in controlled 2 oz steps and keep the load integrated into the boxing movement rather than held in the palm or concentrated at the wrist.
The key is weight distribution. A dumbbell concentrates mass in the palm and a wrist weight concentrates it around the wrist. Power Up Gloves spreads the load symmetrically through the glove while keeping the front impact zone free.
Most warnings about punching with added weight come from protocols using relatively heavy dumbbells in shadow boxing, not from a real boxing glove with fixed, distributed weights hitting a bag or pads. We have not found a published study that reproduces the Power Up Gloves architecture; that is why the system is built around even distribution, small 2 oz increments and continuous technique control.
The same philosophy, with two load ranges: PU Lite reaches 20 oz and may be more than enough for most practitioners. PU Max extends the system to 32 oz for those who want to go further, with the option to reserve specific rounds for maximum-load work.
Designed to enable progressive overload without penalizing technique.
1 oz weights go in and out through small low-profile zippers: gradual progression, module by module.
Always the same amount in both gloves, close to the hand, to help train the punch's acceleration phase.
Each boxer progresses at their own pace, masters each level and only adds another 2 oz while technique stays clean.
Compatible with technical work, heavy bag, pad work and specific strength rounds.
Covers everything from base weight to maximum capacity, without changing models.
Finish with no weights at all for a feeling of lightness and speed in the punch.
For every athlete there's a point beyond which adding more weight stops delivering a boxing-specific technical benefit and starts working as general strength training.
Illustrative diagram. Ounce ranges are indicative, not a universal recommendation: the real limit depends on each athlete, their level and their technique.
Your guard stays elevated even in the last rounds or sets.
Return speed doesn't slow down with the added load.
Trajectory and the alignment of shoulder, elbow and wrist stay correct.
The whole session is done with the same load. Start by adding one weight per glove and hold that level until it feels comfortable.
Afterward, another weight per glove can be added, continuing to progress gradually.
Training starts with a high load and moves through phases toward a moderate or light load.
Weights are removed progressively until the session finishes with none, aiming for the unload effect.
Each weight is 1 oz (≈28.35 g) and a compact stainless steel bar with rounded corners and edges. Depending on the pocket and model, each compartment holds between 1 and 3 units in the back of the hand, and up to 6 in the Boxing model's wrist pocket.
Sold in blister packs of 2 units: one weight for each glove, to always keep the load symmetric.
Some commercial details are still being finalized and will be expanded before launch.
| PU Lite | |
|---|---|
| Base weight | 12 oz |
| Back-of-hand pockets | 4 |
| Capacity | 2 upper × 1 weight + 2 lower × 3 weights |
| Maximum capacity | 8 weights per glove |
| Maximum total weight | 20 oz per glove |
| PU Max | |
| Base weight | 12 oz |
| Distribution | Back-of-hand + wrist pockets |
| Maximum capacity | 20 weights per glove |
| Maximum total weight | 32 oz per glove |
| Both models | |
| Progression | Gradual, typically in 2 oz steps according to boxer profile and goal |
| Pocket access | Integrated low-profile zippers |
| Weight material | Stainless steel, 1 oz (28.35 g) each |
| Weight sales format | 2-unit blister pack |
| Use with weights | Technical training, pads and especially heavy bag; not sparring |
Adding PU Lite and PU Max to your boxing offer creates structured load progressions, specific training sessions and a differentiated proposition, while also creating a new retail opportunity for the gym.
A novelty that hooks your members from the very first session.
Load progression built into the glove itself, without dumbbells or wristbands.
Extra intensity that motivates and builds loyalty among your members.
Sell gloves and weight blister packs directly at your gym or club.
Informational presentation landing page. Write to us for updates, commercial information, or to consider Power Up Gloves for your gym, club or academy.
Email: info@powerupgloves.com
Phone: +34 687 823 821
The 1 oz modules are inserted or removed through the zippers on the back of the hand. The same amount must always be added to both gloves, increasing the load gradually and only while technique stays correct.
The system is designed to enable progressive, controlled overload. That said, progression should stop if the added weight alters guard, speed, coordination, or the alignment of shoulder, elbow and wrist. If pain or discomfort occurs, reduce the load or stop using it.
A heavier conventional glove usually gains ounces by adding more foam, which increases its bulk and can affect impact distance. Power Up Gloves keeps the compact profile of a 12 oz glove and adds weight through internal metal modules, without changing the front cushioning or the feel of the punch.
The design avoids concentrating all the extra mass in the palm or only at the wrist: it distributes the load symmetrically through the glove and leaves the front impact area free. This is mechanically different from dumbbell and wrist-weight protocols, but there is not yet published experimental evidence on an identical system. Stop increasing the load if discomfort appears or wrist, elbow or shoulder alignment changes.
Yes. The weight system doesn't interfere with the front impact foam, so the feel and cushioning when hitting the bag stay similar to a glove with no added weight.
No. Power Up Gloves is not intended for hitting another person with weights installed; it's designed for technical work, heavy bag and pad work.
PU Lite starts at 12 oz and holds up to 8 one-ounce weights, reaching 20 oz. PU Max also starts at 12 oz but expands capacity to 20 weights, reaching 32 oz and allowing a few very high-load rounds.
The weights are stainless steel and the pockets close with a zipper to keep them in place. We recommend checking the pocket closures before each use and storing the gloves somewhere dry.
Yes, in blister packs of 2 units (one weight for each glove), designed to replace or extend the load your glove already carries.
