Hands hurting when lifting

[ChelseaJo7]

I am new to this whole site and this is my first post. I'm just using it to keep myself motivated to lose weight, not body build.

In the last week, when I have been lifting weights the palms of my hands have been hurting. I have gotten calluses in the past and am starting to again, but its more in the muscles. And usually only on my left hand. I'm not lifting too much weight.

Has this ever happened to anyone else? I thought about getting gloves but I'm pretty sure I'd be the only girl at the gym using them :/ Any other ideas of how to stop the pain?

Thanks

[Concat]

Sounds like it's just light bruising as opposed to tendinitis.

Your hands will grow accustomed to the pressure, but you may want to adjust your grip. What type of lifts did you do, or which ones aggravate it the most?

As far as gloves go... who cares what other people think? If it improves your workout, then do it. Fat gripz might help too, and they would also strengthen your forearm.

[cgoudy]

Sounds like it's just light bruising as opposed to tendinitis.

Your hands will grow accustomed to the pressure, but you may want to adjust your grip. What type of lifts did you do, or which ones aggravate it the most?

As far as gloves go... who cares what other people think? If it improves your workout, then do it. Fat gripz might help too, and they would also strengthen your forearm.

I'd agree with Concat that it's just light bruising. When you grip weights, make sure you're not pinching the pads of your palm between the weight and your fingers. Try to put the weight in the crease between your fingers and palm.

[hardgains]

I'd agree with Concat that it's just light bruising. When you grip weights, make sure you're not pinching the pads of your palm between the weight and your fingers. Try to put the weight in the crease between your fingers and palm.

Dont grip the weight too hard.. focus on the target muscle

[DJAuto]

Check your grip. But, plenty of women at my gym wear gloves. You do what's good for you.

[ChelseaJo7]

Thanks everyone! It mostly hurts when using the lat pulldown. I may be gripping too hard. And I'm sure having the hands of a 12 year old doesn't help!

[athomas88]

Thanks everyone! It mostly hurts when using the lat pulldown. I may be gripping too hard. And I'm sure having the hands of a 12 year old doesn't help!

you'll be fine. my hands still get sore from time to time. your body isnt used to the weight/force involved.

GL on your goal.

[DavidEdwardes]

This also happens to me. Though I just keep working out despite getting calluses on my hands everyday. There are quite a few reasons why you should just keep working out without the gloves. I never use gloves because not only would they mess up my workouts but they would also kill my grip strength, which means it can only be disadvantageous when I really need my grip strength without the gloves in real life. Furthermore, you would have a difficult time trying to get used to do the same workouts you did with the gloves on when you do them without the gloves on.

I am new to this whole site and this is my first post. I'm just using it to keep myself motivated to lose weight, not body build.

In the last week, when I have been lifting weights the palms of my hands have been hurting. I have gotten calluses in the past and am starting to again, but its more in the muscles. And usually only on my left hand. I'm not lifting too much weight.

Has this ever happened to anyone else? I thought about getting gloves but I'm pretty sure I'd be the only girl at the gym using them :/ Any other ideas of how to stop the pain?

Thanks

[Patsy2800]

Maybe get some cheapie gloves and see if it fixes the problem.....
I don't buy into the "gloves weaken your grip" idea. I have an old injured finger/hand and without gloves, I've got nothing but pain - with, I'm increasing weight lifted regularly...
I tried grip exercises, but they just make me want to cry because of the finger pain...
In the case of being the only girl wearing them - who cares!!! Do what you need to do to achieve what you want...

[jimmyw26]

Like others said, sounds like your hands just aren't used to it yet. Give it a few more sessions.

Gloves could be a short term option, but when I used them, I found it severely impacted my grip. I know some people look down on them but whatever works for you.