I need help toning/building calluses on hands.

closet_fatty
closet_fatty Posts: 109
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Yeah, I'm a whimp. So, anyone have anything for me?

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  • addisondisease2
    addisondisease2 Posts: 348 Member
    1. Toning doesn't exist.

    2. You want calluses? dead-lifts, rock climbing, farmers walks, dig holes.

    3. Want to get strong? do Starting Strength, 5x5, New rules to lifting. Pick one and get fit

    4. You don't want calluses? use lotion.
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    I use gloves because I don't want calluses. I know that makes me not-so-bad-*kitten* but whatever.
  • astrampe
    astrampe Posts: 2,169 Member
    I use gloves because I don't want calluses. I know that makes me not-so-bad-*kitten* but whatever.

    This...I don't have to have hands like a construction worker just because I can lift like one! :laugh: :flowerforyou:
  • HeidiMightyRawr
    HeidiMightyRawr Posts: 3,343 Member
    I don't quite know what you want, how to tone AND how to build calluses??

    Toning = building muscle and lowering body fat levels so you have definition. How much definition depends on how long your body fat % is.

    Deadlifts are quite good at creating calluses. If you don't want them you can either wear gloves or moisturise. I don't do either and get some quite bad calluses straight after a workout, but they're mostly gone a few hours later. I can still see / feel them but they're not that bad.
  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,519 Member
    Along with what everyone else said, your gloves should match your purse.
  • addisondisease2
    addisondisease2 Posts: 348 Member
    Along with what everyone else said, your gloves should match your purse.

    Haha I see what you did there
  • astrampe
    astrampe Posts: 2,169 Member
    Along with what everyone else said, your gloves should match your purse.

    Of course they have to match - kicking butt is so much more fun if you are colour coordinated....:love:
  • Libby81
    Libby81 Posts: 734 Member
    I use gloves because I don't want calluses. I know that makes me not-so-bad-*kitten* but whatever.

    This...I don't have to have hands like a construction worker just because I can lift like one! :laugh: :flowerforyou:

    ^^^ this too. My hands are so small I sometimes struggle with grip and gloves really improved this as well as stopping blisters
  • XFitMojoMom
    XFitMojoMom Posts: 3,255 Member
    My callouses are hard earned and I never moisturize or "shave" them, all my friends who do end up tearing. Good callous builders are pull ups, deadlifts, any bodyweight exercise on the rings & heavy power cleans.
  • ArroganceInStep
    ArroganceInStep Posts: 6,239 Member
    The best way to tone up your palm calluses is through low weight, high rep lifts (the lower and higher respectively, the better).
  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    Along with what everyone else said, your gloves should match your purse.

    Hey now.. My gloves match my outfits... cause if they didn't I'd have a heart attack that I wasn't 100% matching from head to toe.

    To OP:
    Personally I hate when my hands get torn up from lifting.. so I bought gloves and it's much better. Also stops my hands from slipping when I'm holding the bar.

    As far as "toning" goes, what exactly are you looking for... that is such a broad term that it could mean almost anything.
  • addisondisease2
    addisondisease2 Posts: 348 Member
    The best way to tone up your palm calluses is through low weight, high rep lifts (the lower and higher respectively, the better).

    Oh man this got me good!

    +1 internets
  • CountryBoy65
    CountryBoy65 Posts: 908 Member
    Along with what everyone else said, your gloves should match your purse.

    And you can't wear the white gloves after labor day.....
  • CakeFit21
    CakeFit21 Posts: 2,521 Member
    The best way to tone up your palm calluses is through low weight, high rep lifts (the lower and higher respectively, the better).

    Oh man this got me good!

    +1 internets

    It got me too!
  • ItsCasey
    ItsCasey Posts: 4,021 Member
    You want callouses? Two words: kettlebell snatches.
  • Scott613
    Scott613 Posts: 2,317 Member
    Calluses are cool. I like to pick mine and throw them at people.
  • XFitMojoMom
    XFitMojoMom Posts: 3,255 Member
    :laugh:
    Calluses are cool. I like to pick mine and throw them at people.
    :laugh:

    gross, but I pick mine and leave my dna on the floor.
  • oddyogi
    oddyogi Posts: 1,816 Member
    I heard you get pretty good calluses making sammiches and holding laundry baskets.
  • Aperture_Science
    Aperture_Science Posts: 840 Member
    I heard you get pretty good calluses making sammiches and holding laundry baskets.

    ^^^^ This and ironing. Don't forget ironing.
  • TheMerryPup
    TheMerryPup Posts: 186 Member
    You want callouses? Two words: kettlebell snatches.
    What she said!
  • Marks281172
    Marks281172 Posts: 127 Member
    I get that folks dont want gnarly hands so wear dainty gloves when lifting... what i dont get is why some people wear them when doing cardio! :)

    ... they must have read the same copy of Men's Health that recommended wearing a 8inch wide powerlifting belt when doing seated bicep curls :)

    Deadlifting gave me my callouses, i love em.. nature's armor plating.
  • thefuzz1290
    thefuzz1290 Posts: 777 Member
    Because wearing gloves during cardio burns more calories...just like racing stickers increase a Honda Accord's HP by 3.
  • dinosnopro
    dinosnopro Posts: 2,177 Member
    Because wearing gloves during cardio burns more calories...just like racing stickers increase a Honda Accord's HP by 3.


    Chrome, Chrome adds HP plus makes ***t hella fast.
  • dinosnopro
    dinosnopro Posts: 2,177 Member
    I heard you get pretty good calluses making sammiches and holding laundry baskets.

    ^^^^ This and ironing. Don't forget ironing.


    when you do the dishes they will get soft so they will be easier to scrape off.
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