Planks giving me dry chapped elbows?

sizzle74

Does anyone else experience this? I have noticed my elbows are really rough and dry since adding planks to my core work. Any advise? I use Vaseline and try to exfoliate them. TIA!

ShibaEars

You can start doing high plank up on your hands. Just make sure your chest is between your arms, not your head

sizzle74

Do you do them high on your sides too?

notnikkisixx

are you using a yoga mat?

ShibaEars

I usually do side planks on my elbows, but I use a mat or fold up a towel to put under my elbow. They can be done on your hand, it will be a bigger challenge since you have a smaller base.

Chain_Ring

aquaphor!

KeViN_v2pt0

Does anyone else experience this? I have noticed my elbows are really rough and dry since adding planks to my core work. Any advise? I use Vaseline and try to exfoliate them. TIA!

Use a soft towel.

JuliaLee67

i get that on my elbows and knees if I work out on carpeting. try a yoga mat, or a long sleeved or 3/4 sleeved cotton top, and they also make elbow gaurds if those suggestions don't work. exfoliate your elbows in the shower and apply a good moisturizing lotion afterwards, that should solve the problem.

ItsCasey

aquaphor!

This. It's made by Eucerin, and it's a lot like Vaseline in texture. I use tons of this stuff on my hands (calluses from lifting/kettlebells), especially in the winter, when regular lotion just doesn't cut it.

sizzle74

Thanks everyone! I do use a mat and put my towel down. My gym towels aren't necessarily soft though. I will get some Aquaphor!