
What Are Calluses
Callosity is the medical terminology which describes the thickening and hardening of skin caused by excess pressure and friction.The outermost layer of skin called the Stratum Corneum becomes a hard protective layer by the process of keratin deposition (keratinisation)...This excess deposition may happen either locally or in a diffuse manner depending upon individual tendencies and the nature of stresses involved.¹Calluses can form anywhere on the skin where excess pressure and friction is constant. Therefore Calluses from working out are common on the palms, fingers and hand pads. Calluses and bodybuilding seem to go hand in hand (no pun intended). That's not because bodybuilders have more muscle, it's because they're causing more friction against the skin. Skip Down To Video
How To Remove Calluses


Calluses From Working Out
Prevention is key! The best way to treat calluses is not to get them in the first place! Lot's of companies (like GymPaws®) have taken great time and measure to produce workout gloves and weight lifting grips that are functional for bodybuilding, strength training and Crossfit style bootcamp / circuit training.Find Good Hand Protection
♠ Look for hand protection that is made from 100% Leather. It will be the most durable material. ♠ Try to find gloves that offer protection, without too much padding. When you start getting into some of the bulkier gym gloves with wrist straps and such, they may start to inhibit movement. ♠ While you can't really "try it before you buy it" when it comes to workout gloves, with a limited few manufacturers you can return them after you've given them a test drive in the gym. GymPaws® offers a 100% No Hassle Satisfaction Guarantee because we want you to try our gloves and grips!¹Shah, Dr. Rajesh MD, "Dr. Rajesh Shah's Advice on Callosities" AskDrShah.com (Retrieved Jan 2015)