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Been doing loads of Kettlebell stuff recently and my hands are a bit of mess, any got any advice to heal hands up??
I chalk my hands fullly but they are still getting bashed.
I have superglued the ones that have ripped but i have a few blister type ones with the fluid underneath, do i pop the fluid or just leave it?
I have been trying to corkscrew snatch but failing miserabaly! if anything it seems to rip my hands more (must be doing it wrong) anyone good at this???
any lotions/potions you guys use??
Appreciate any help you guys can give.
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Posted 17 June 2009 - 09:50 AM
Check out this article from Stronglifts: how-to-minimize-callus-formation-and-treat-ripped-calluses
I've never had serious blisters etc so haven't done any of this myself but it sounds sensible. I'm sure a Crossfitter will be along soon to share blister woes though!
I've never had serious blisters etc so haven't done any of this myself but it sounds sensible. I'm sure a Crossfitter will be along soon to share blister woes though!
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Posted 17 June 2009 - 10:02 AM
used to gte it every time but less so as time goes on and my hands harden in the right places.
the best thing is to keep any calouses down by filling them down.(some people I have heard use a dremel sander for the job - a bit extreme), this way the don't bunch up under the bar/handle as much and tear as your skin stays more elastic.
I have never used any potion or lotion just keep using your hands and keep the calouses down.
the best thing is to keep any calouses down by filling them down.(some people I have heard use a dremel sander for the job - a bit extreme), this way the don't bunch up under the bar/handle as much and tear as your skin stays more elastic.
I have never used any potion or lotion just keep using your hands and keep the calouses down.
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Posted 17 June 2009 - 10:27 AM
There's another good article on how to look after your callusses on Beast Skills - link
Personally, I use one of those sandpaper things designed to remove hard skin from your feet, and sand the little blighters down after a shower, when they're nice and soft. I have a sander from the BodyShop, which is coarse on one side and fine on the other, so you can attack the callus and then smooth it off. Do it bit by bit though - you don't want to sand down into the fresh skin underneath, that stings a little!
A bit of moisturiser now and again will also soften your hands up. BodyShop hemp cream is really good, or Nutrogena. It won't get rid of them completely, but you'll notice the difference.
Once they're down to a manageable level I find I can just pick the excess skin off now and again with no bother.
Hope that helps
Personally, I use one of those sandpaper things designed to remove hard skin from your feet, and sand the little blighters down after a shower, when they're nice and soft. I have a sander from the BodyShop, which is coarse on one side and fine on the other, so you can attack the callus and then smooth it off. Do it bit by bit though - you don't want to sand down into the fresh skin underneath, that stings a little!
A bit of moisturiser now and again will also soften your hands up. BodyShop hemp cream is really good, or Nutrogena. It won't get rid of them completely, but you'll notice the difference.
Once they're down to a manageable level I find I can just pick the excess skin off now and again with no bother.
Hope that helps
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Posted 17 June 2009 - 08:05 PM
Pumice stone. Tried the beastskills way but find the pumice a bit better, usually soak my hands for a bit beforehand.
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Charlie Brooker & Chris Morris.
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But most of all do the things you hate above the things you like or are good at, this will make you a better athlete. Save the things you like for recreational sessions. But ultimately enjoy it, even when you hate it! And finally remember the mind will always give in before the body!"
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Posted 17 June 2009 - 09:02 PM
This is a video from Andy Petranek of CrossFit LA on how he deals with calluses...may be useful if you could get hold of all the tools
http://vimeo.com/4602581
Personally, I do the first part of what he does with the mini scissors and then use lots of moisturiser
http://vimeo.com/4602581
Personally, I do the first part of what he does with the mini scissors and then use lots of moisturiser
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Posted 18 June 2009 - 08:25 AM
i fint that using scissors you end up cutting through all different layers of skin, and it can make it worse. It's also a bit of a vicious cycle as you continually attack them in an attempt to smooth the edges...
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Posted 22 June 2009 - 07:26 PM
If its a blister, I remove the flap of skin, then rub in some salt, stings like a biiiatch, but it really does wonders for the blister.
If I get any hard skin that is not ripped, I just train through (it's like extra padding)
Oh by the way my missues hates my hands as their always rough and flakey...Oh the life of a crossfitter.
If I get any hard skin that is not ripped, I just train through (it's like extra padding)
Oh by the way my missues hates my hands as their always rough and flakey...Oh the life of a crossfitter.
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Posted 22 June 2009 - 07:43 PM
i find my hands are like velco, they stick to microfibre clothes :S
never had a callous rip on me, I don't know what that says about my hands or how i care for them though, or if i just don't train hard enough
never had a callous rip on me, I don't know what that says about my hands or how i care for them though, or if i just don't train hard enough
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