How do I prevent skin problems I get from weight lifting? Is this normal?
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I started lifting weights and doing push ups and I started to get really dry and itchy skin on my biceps.
I started lifting weights and doing push ups and I started to get really dry and itchy skin on my biceps.
Also, I started using these forearm grips and the skin on my knuckles started to get really dry, hard and scaly, like reptile skin. It even started to bleed a tiny bit because the skin was tearing.
Is this normal? I’m starting to get worried.
Your skin is just dry. Try using some moisturizing lotion (unscented) and put that on your dry areas of skin a few times a day. Also try to drink more water through out the day, especially because you are working out.
Hey(:
I agree with “Scott”
That’s perfectly normal but just remember to wash up after each work out.
The weights and floor may be a bit dirty.
So, work out(: wash up then moisturizer
you may also want to try Vaseline. (it does wonders with dry skin) I promise
I hope this helped
xoxo Jenna
It sounds like you are developing calluses on yr knuckles fr Weight lifting, & the rest of your skin is dry. If it is bleeding you need more than just a moisturizing cream, you may need to get cream with hydrocortizone in, some pharmacies carry over the counter creams. However you may need a prescription for a stronger formulated cream (just for the cracked/bleeding areas). Ask the pharmacist for a good strong moisturizer as well for the other areas that are dry.