Do Lifting Straps Prevent Calluses? Yes, Here's How

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Calluses are a common side effect of lifting weights, so being a strength coach, I'm often asked if gear that improves your grip, like lifting straps, will help to prevent calluses. Lifting straps can prevent hand calluses by reducing friction. Instead of your skin rubbing against metal, friction occurs between the metal and the fabric. Straps are most beneficial against calluses on pulling exercises (e.g., rows), where the weight is likelier to move up and down on your hands and create friction. In this article, I’ll discuss how you can use straps to reduce the likelihood of developing a callus with the potential to tear your hand open. Key Takeaways Lifting straps create a barrier between your hands and the weight you’re lifting and keep the weight from sliding around in your hands, which reduces friction and prevents calluses. You
Calluses are a common side effect of lifting weights, so being a strength coach, I'm often asked if gear that improves your grip, like lifting