I've posted on this topic before but it's worth mentioning again especially for the newer CrossFitters at CFV.
Andy noticed a few of you tearing up your hands on Wednesday and so he has this advice for you:
Guys and Girls as your times are starting to drop and your reps get higher, you may be noticing that the most valuable part of your body starts to change-YOUR HANDS.
Generally its the callists that form which cause the problem. We all know that callists are created to protect our hands from repetitive use etc, but they are also the root of the problem-torn skin.
Quick Science lesson, the callists them selves are strong but it is the soft skin surrounding them which tear causing problems.
Without our hands we can't lift, swing, hang etc. So how do we look after them? Here are a few pointers:
1) Gloves- self explanatory (but frowned upon!!) Seriously if we are preparing for the unknown and unknowable then chances are we won't have our gloves to hand if we ever need to do something there and then! It's far better to build up some callouses and maintain them see 2&3!
2)Sandpaper- on dry hands use a course sand paper to sand down the callists
3)Corn peeler- 'the last measure'- after soaking in water, very carefully take callist down to the softer skin
Before doing options 2+3 asks the trainers in the gym.
LOOK AFTER YOUR HANDS
Rest Day / Make Up Day / Skills Day
Open Gym 4-6pm work those weaknesses!!
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