All the GEAR and NO IDEA - Hand Edition

Calluses and ripped hands are unfortunate by products of training Crossfit. Whether it be from hook gripping the barbell, or 7000 toes to bar, sometimes hand damage is inevitable. But there are some great products and ways that we can keep our hands healthy so that we can keep cycling that barbell and kipping those pull ups!

This week we show you some of the gear you can use to prevent hand damage, and whether it's worth spending the money on!

Protect YOUR Hands with these products:

HAND GRIPS

If you're going to invest in any of the Crossfit gear, some grips are definitely a worthwhile purchase. They provide an extra layer between the bar and your hand skin.

There are plenty of products on the market, but we recommend looking for some grips that cover the whole palm and are either leather or carbon fibre material.

CALLUS SHAVER

Over time your hands will develop some calluses from the repetition of hanging on a bar and gripping a barbell. The calluses can become points of weakness if our hands rip - so a callus shaver can be used to keep them from getting too big. They work by removing the excess callus skin, keeping our hands smoother.

HAND BALM

Hand repair balm is used to accelerate the healing of your skin if you've torn your hands. It works by providing a thick barrier over the raw skin, keeping it moist and able to heal without drying out and splitting. It can be handy to have some, but there are other more cost effective methods available.

THUMB TAPE

Barbell cycling and constant hook gripping of the barbell can lead to sore worn down thumbs. Using thumb tape or thumb guards are a quick and cost effective way to protect them! Available to buy at the gym

SWEAT BANDS

Sweat bands might seem simple, but they can really help save your hands. When you’re doing high-rep pull-ups, toes-to-bar or bar muscle-ups, sweat runs down your arms into your palms. Wet hands = more slipping. More slipping = more friction. And more friction = ripped hands.

Sweat bands absorb that moisture before it hits your grip, helping:

• Reduce slipping on the bar

• Lower friction on calluses

• Keep chalk working properly

• Add comfort under grips

They won’t replace good hand care — but on big gymnastics days or hot Aussie sessions, they’re a small tool that can make a big difference. Also available at the gym #505represent.

If You Do Rip
Clean it, trim loose skin carefully, cover it, and modify training until it heals.

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