Rips!

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I am a gymnast who sadly has naturally soft hands. Too soft, so they always rip and won't toughen up. I've had over 20 rips while my teammates haven't passed 5/10. I really would love some advice on how to keep my hands from ripping/ how to care for them. Thanks!!

 

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Also if you have any products/brands you recommend please let me know!

 

[SOCOgymnast2006]

My hands are very soft as well, when we do bars conditioning it doesn't hurt my arms one bit, but my hands tend to rip from it! I would recommend buying a puma stone (I think that's what it's called) you can scrub the dead skin/callouses off in the shower and stop them from having a chance to rip. They probably have products you can buy online as well.

 

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Thanks!

 

[Gymnastics1234]

Anytime I have a rip I just put on some neosporne! Just put a little bit over the rip overnight (without taping it up) and viola! The rip is almost gone the next day! Hope this helps!

 

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Thanks!!!