Planks giving me dry chapped elbows?

sizzle74
sizzle74 Posts: 858 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
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!

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  • ShibaEars
    ShibaEars Posts: 3,928 Member
    You can start doing high plank up on your hands. Just make sure your chest is between your arms, not your head :)
  • sizzle74
    sizzle74 Posts: 858 Member
    Do you do them high on your sides too?
  • notnikkisixx
    notnikkisixx Posts: 375 Member
    are you using a yoga mat?
  • ShibaEars
    ShibaEars Posts: 3,928 Member
    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
    Chain_Ring Posts: 753 Member
    aquaphor!
  • KeViN_v2pt0
    KeViN_v2pt0 Posts: 375 Member
    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
    JuliaLee67 Posts: 149
    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
    ItsCasey Posts: 4,021 Member
    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
    sizzle74 Posts: 858 Member
    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! :)

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