Hand care after lifting....

[tpc01x]

My hands are starting to get really messed up. What do you guys use for your hands? I normally clip my calluses but I've stopped since the skin felt really thin after I clip.

today I was lifting like 160+ kilos for reps and I swore I gonna rip a callus again, luckily I didn't.

Any ideas?

[FNG37]

one way

[tpc01x]

thanks rep'd.

[squatsandzumba]

Soak your hands once a day and moisturize afterwards. Always wash your hands after training to get the chalk off. Soaking and moisturizing right after training would be best.

[kd7nfr]

Deal with it or get some gloves. My wife lifts in gloves so her hands stay all soft and girly; she doesn't have any problems. I just have really rough hands, I hate gloves.

[Botika]

I used to get bad callouses when I did gymnastics. You just need to manage then by filing them down with an emery board and moisturising. If you go to a salon a paraffin hand treatment would probably help. Make sure when you grip that the weight of the bar sits in the crease between your fingers and palm. I think gloves made it worse TBH.

[RyanLikesToLift]

Those calluses don't look too big or close to tearing, you definitely have more in you! The Shankle video is a staple in hand care, good post. Also, from the picture, it doesn't look like you're using much (if any?) chalk... Invest in some. For like $5, your hands/grip will be in much better shape.

Build slowly and get stronger.

[RyanLikesToLift]

Those calluses don't look too big or close to tearing, you definitely have more in you! The Shankle video is a staple in hand care, good post. Also, from the picture, it doesn't look like you're using much (if any?) chalk... Invest in some. For like $5, your hands/grip will be in much better shape.

Build slowly and get stronger.

Whoops, didn't notice in the background of the photo that you're in front of a keyboard, presumably not at a gym... That would explain the no chalk use. But make sure you are using an adequate amount, and then some - won't hurt

[dglage]

The Shankle video is right on. Where I would offer a differing opinion though is in the choice of the tool. I have tested most (if not all) the option for shaving down calluses and can share a few findings:

1) Razors definitely remove the largest amount of callus, but are difficult to control and often result in cutting down too deep into the sensitive under layers of skin. This defeats the purpose of a callus.

2) Volcanic pumice and ped egg/cheese grater type tools also offer limited control and are usually gauging the skin leaving you with an uneven callus that will dry out at different rates. These little peaks and valleys turn into chip, flakes or fissure, and can initiate a tear or complete rip.

3) Foam Glass/ Synthetic Pumice seems to have the best performance because it wears at a predictable rate. Similar to wet-sanding, when used on wet skin you can essentially polish away the dead top layer of skin, thin the callus a bit, and smooth/contour the edges. If you use this tool in the shower on a daily basis, you can shape the growth of your calluses and maintain an optimal thickness.

What you want is a thin, flexible, yet tough callus to protect your hands, and keep your grip feeling strong. Where many people make the mistake is taking their calluses completely off. You want calluses (they are natures gloves!), you just don't them to get thick to the point there they create hard edges that can get caught or pinch between a bar and your bones during a lift.

(Yes I have given this an OCD level of thought).

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[trailless]

Bag balm every night.

Pumice stone in the shower and scrub your hands.

[dogdigger]

Buy a pediegg. It's the girl thing to shave calluses on their feet. Shave them down with that and then put on vasilene. Works wonders. FYI buy the actual pediegg thing the cheaper off brand ones don't work for ****.

[SevenAte9]

Callus shaver. I use it twice at least once a week. I mostly use the razor side.
Google it. I can't post pics/links