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Skin Care
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Serious grip training requires that attention be paid to keeping the skin on the hands smooth and supple. Rough hands are a sign of poor skin care and will be prone to damage during training. Training with a missing callus or split skin is painful and will limit progress.
File down large or rough calluses to prevent them from ripping off while training (use a pumice stone or gripper handle). Moisturize the hands to prevent dry skin that flakes or splits. Minimize use of chalk and improve environmental factors like low humidity or chemical exposure if dry skin tears become a serious problem. Damage on friction based lifts can be minimized by using a thin cloth between the training impliment and the hand.
