calluses holding me back....advice?

prideofthelion

looking for any advice - I have calluses on my hands after lifting for a while, they really hurt on my pull reps and are seriously holding me back, I can lift heavier than I am at the mo and its driving me nuts......

I dont use lifting gloves, I do use a pumice stone but at a loss what else I can do....

FH36251

I swear by this stuff: http://riptskinsystems.com/ As an aerialist I have permanent callouses, and ripping one off mid-gig is not a fun option. Daily maintenance is key - Take care of the mitts, and they will take care of you.

For on the day issues, if you don't have a Rip kit, pack it with chalk until you can do some maintenance.

richln

Chalk, liquid chalk, straps, hooks, mixed grip, low hand grip.

senecarr

Can't personally testify success, but you can look into Rippetoe group - a way of holding I knew someone to recommend to reduce calluses.

prideofthelion

thanks all, interesting stuff and looks like my grip is wrong! will try to change this next time I lift and let you know

prideofthelion

Guys thanks for the advice, I corrected my grip on last session and how I approached gripping was all wrong, pain free training was awesome. DOMS The next.Day not so awesome but a good sign....

giantrobot_powerlifting

I have an Emory board that works well. Some sanding and walla! world records fall. And if I rip one while lifting I slap on some medical tape and world records fall.

Ironmaiden4life

I trim mine down with cuticle nippers to make sure they don't rip. Works for me.

SonyaCele

use chalk

prideofthelion

I do use the stone thingy to sand them down and cuticle nippers seem a good idea. Been playing with grip techniques and seems that was the major problem. Have jumped my barbell row from 28kg to 34kg overnight, bring on DOMS.....