Callouses on my hands from weights! And I'm a girl!

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  • Cyndi1
    Cyndi1 Posts: 484 Member
    I use gloves and it works fine for me.... better gloves maybe??
  • tenshiblue
    tenshiblue Posts: 150 Member
    I too have callouses on my hands from lifting. At first they bothered me, but now I don't really care about them anymore. If my future partner has an issue with it, oh well! I'm not going to stop lifting or wear gloves to get rid of them!
  • Tdk4685
    Tdk4685 Posts: 293 Member
    I wear gloves and still get callouses. I haven't found anything that makes them go away, they are just part of me now. Over all I think the benefits are worth it though.
  • gillz89
    gillz89 Posts: 81 Member
    I miss my climbing callouses, I need to start climbing again!

    I miss mine too! I started climbing again, but my calluses haven't built up yet. I am hoping they do quickly, as I get flappers really easily without them and my hands get torn up. I think my calluses are badges of honor...proof that I work hard and play hard (climbing is fun, after all!)
  • Abells
    Abells Posts: 756 Member
    After you shower just save em down. they have files at your local CVS/walgreens or use a pumice stone. Good to do so so they don't rip either

    I actually love them :) Conversation starter!
  • CherokeeBabe
    CherokeeBabe Posts: 1,704 Member
    I bought gloves, simple fix. :)
  • ahviendha
    ahviendha Posts: 1,291 Member
    I want my callouses back. Arnold didn't wear gloves, I don't wear gloves. lol

    Arnold also lifted barefoot. Just saying....

    What's wrong with lifting barefooted?

    45lb plates hurt when you drop them on your toes.

    I'd worry about slipping too, sweaty feet and a heavy squat or deadlift could result in some serious injury if your foot slips while you are holding the weight.

    i think if you drop a 45lb plate on your foot with a shoe on it'll still hurt :laugh: i lift barefoot! better balance.
  • bumblebums
    bumblebums Posts: 2,181 Member
    Use a callus shaver, use lotion, and wear gloves. Yes, gloves do help. Problem solved.
  • Erikalynne18
    Erikalynne18 Posts: 558 Member
    I found I got callouses and blisters after I started using the rowing machine and the weights, especially on my fingers that have rings on them.

    I bought a pair of gloves and dispite what your trainer says, I find a HUGE difference! I still have callouses (pretty sure they were there before) but not nearly as bad.
  • 3foldchord
    3foldchord Posts: 2,918 Member
    i get callouses from rock climbing and playing conga drums. calloused from weights will just be one more on my list.
    I don't lift HEAVY yet. just 'heavy for me"- I get a small blister sometimes. I will get gloves when I increase weights. Actually, I will use my biking gloves probably.
  • reasnableblonde
    reasnableblonde Posts: 212 Member
    Gloves helped me a little but they didn't completely ease the problem. I also use Soap & Glory's Hand Food while I'm at work to keep my hands moisturized. They were pretty bad at first, then my skin got used to it and they're fine now. I've been lifting for about a year and a half, but I'm not deadlifting as often as I used to, so that may have contributed to the change.

    If your gym has a bucket of chalk, try rubbing that on your hands before lifting. It helped me more than the gloves - it's the moisture in your hands that is causing the problem. If you get gloves, you need actual lifting gloves, not girly workout gloves that are meant for kickboxing cardio or looking like Madonna. Actual weightlifting gloves. Sporting goods stores sell smaller sizes, or you can probably get even better ones online.

    The benefits of lifting have FAR outweighed the little callouses on my hands. Trust me, my fella isn't paying one lick of attention to my hands. Keep going, it's worth it!
  • mlb929
    mlb929 Posts: 1,974 Member
    I'm proud of my callouses on my hands from lifting just like the ones on my feet from running.

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