Kayodoubleu
Level 2 Valued Member
I really would love to avoid gloves. But today after 100 snatches with the 24kg i managed to get blisters on both of my hands. I think this time it really was the fault of the "crossfit Gloves". After about 70 snatches i felt that my palms get really hot. So i put the gloves on to avoud the caluses from ripping. But i noticed immidiatly how my grip changed and the force on my palms went a little deeper in direction under the pinkys. And 30 reps later i got two blisters.The reality of strength training is that you don't want calluses to totally disappear -- you just want to prevent them from getting out of control and causing problems that interfere with training.
Kettlebells, barbells, loaded carries, gymnastic rings, pull up bars, rowing, clubs, maces -- all will develop calluses.
FWIW, I never use gloves because it interferes with my sense of feel and grip feedback, which is part of learning how to avoid over-gripping.
(over-gripping can make calluses worse)
That is so annoying. I hope that i will get my hands in controll one day.