Hand Taping

" Ability without honor is useless"  Marcus Tullius Cicero


Today WOD:

A) Strength:
     Back Squat: 5, 5, 5, 5, 5

B) Met-Con:
     "Helen"
     3 Rounds for time:
     400m Run
     21 Kettle Bells
     12 Pull-ups


Hand Taping

I have seen a few members tearing their hands on bar work lately.  I see chalk being used and the yoga mats, etc....  Lets ask ourselves, why are we tearing?  It's a build up of friction and heat.  So what can you do to stop it?  A couple things. 

1) Watch how you grip the bar.  Don't use your entire hand...only use your fingers.  If you notice in the example, she is only using her fingers as a "hook" around the bar....not her entire palm.  Yes, at first it takes a bit to strengthen your grip...but it will save blisters and tears. 

 

2)  Proper taping.  Watch this video to learn how to make tape to protect your hands.  You can get the tape at Dicks or any decent sporting goods place.  I also use the tape on my thumbs to help during a lot of "Clean" movements. 

 









 

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