GREAT TIPS TO PREVENT RIPPED CALLUSES WHILE WEIGHTLIFTING

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GREAT TIPS TO PREVENT RIPPED CALLUSES WHILE
WEIGHTLIFTING.
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• When weightlifters start lifting weights, they
  may get few physical side effects such as the
  shift in metabolism, and newly rough and callused
  palms. If you are working hard with iron
  dumbbells and barbells you may get calluses on
  your hands.
• However, there is not a worse feeling than when
  you arrive to the gym fully energized, hydrated,
  and mentally ready to work out, and then you find
  you are not able to lift weights because your
  hand calluses are in pain or ripped. Calluses are
  caused by lifting weights for long durations.
  Lets go through the basics first.

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WHAT ARE CALLUSES ON HANDS?

• Calluses refer to the small areas where the skin
  gets hard and rises due to rubbing and friction.
  It is generally a thick and rubbery layer form on
  hands and feet due to repetitive pressure. The
  skin around the calluses can also feel sensitive
  to touch. Calluses are not dangerous to health,
  but they can cause irritation, pain and hurts
  when lifting weights more frequently.

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HOW WEIGHTLIFTING CAUSES CALLUSES?

• Calluses occur when the skin exposed to friction
  and rubs against the surface. Weightlifting
  requires holding metal bars having weights. While
  lifting weight various areas can lead to calluses
  due to pinching, squeezing, and rubbing. A weak
  grip can be the reason for calluses. When
  weightlifters lift the weight with a steady grip,
  the chances of forming calluses are less.

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WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN A CALLUSES RIP?

• Weightlifters know how painful it is to have a
  ripped callus on their hands. It occurs when
  calluses catches on a pullup bar. Rips are
  sometimes bloody, generally painful, and always a
  hindrance to workout. How you care about your
  rips matters a lot in its recovery.
• If you got partial calluses, dont remove your
  skin. Just gently clean the wound with soap and
  water. Then thoroughly dry your hand and apply a
  band-aid to hold it in place. After a few days,
  your underneath skin will be firm enough that
  your overlaying rip can be trimmed off.

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• Sometimes your skin may get ripped off
  completely. What do you do when it completely
  ripped off? If your skin completely ripped off,
  then you should not place removed skin over the
  wound. The best option is to just clean the
  underlying wound and apply antibacterial ointment
  and bandage.
• Ripped Calluses take time healing, which youll
  have to wait to work out until you are fully
  recover and the ripped callus its completely
  healed. In the meantime, you can do plenty of
  other workouts such as running, rollerblading,
  and swimming which they are hands-free.

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EFFECTIVE WAYS TO HELP WITH YOUR GRIP IN
WEIGHTLIFTING WHILE MAINTAINING HEALTHY CALLUSED
HANDS. 

• MOISTURIZE YOUR HANDS REGULARLY
• Moisturizing your hands is not just for women. In
  fact, weightlifters should apply it regularly.
  Moisturizing the hard skin formed on your hand is
  essential. According to research coconut oil has
  skin-protective benefits and anti-inflammatory
  properties that will help you keep your hands
  strong and healthy. 

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• FOCUS ON YOUR LIFTING TECHNIQUE
• Calluses generally form due to improper gripping
  of the bar. Moreover, the size and severity of
  calluses vary on how you hold the bar. A wrong
  grip leads to larger calluses therefore you can
  say goodbye to your calluses by ensuring that
  your lifting technique is correct.

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• KEEP ALREADY FORMED CALLUSES IN CHECK
• It is important to keep the already formed
  weightlifting calluses in check. With this, you
  should not pick them. Because it will only make
  things worse and hand callus treatment difficult.
  With the help of a moisturizer, you can soften
  your hard skin.

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• There are so many ways to prevent ripped calluses
  formed on your hands and feet. How you take care
  calluses entirely depends on you and your
  requirements. You can use a remover tool,
  moisturizer, and much more to treat them. If you
  get ripped calluses more frequently, then you
  should seek dermatologist advice to treat them.
  And you can also follow the above tips to say
  goodbye to your ripped calluses.