WHAT ARE CALLUSES

Calluses are the formation of hard tissue over a wound made by the body to protect sensitive skin. These wounds are mostly caused in areas that have had continuous friction against the skin. They vary in size, shape, and can sometimes be very painful. 

Calluses are very common in people who weight train regularly, especially cross fitters, climbers, weightlifters and rowers.  These athletes all need to treat the callus carefully in order to prevent them from appearing over and over again. Some opt to reduce calluses caused by wearing training gloves, but often this is not enough. When calluses keep reappearing another method is required to reduce them, removing the excess skin growth altogether.. 

Athletes strive to prevent calluses by using gloves and grips; however, these options all limit the mobility, grip and proper performance. If these prevention methods don’t keep them from growing calluses, many athletes tend to use traditional methods to remove them, from shaving them off with blades, scissors or other ineffective products. These methods are not recommended,  they can weaken the skin and cause the callus to rip causing painful irritation and bleeding.