Deadlifting is Tearing My Hands

Hi Docs,

I have calluses on my palms at the base of my fingers but they are getting torn off by the bar when I try and deadlift heavier weights.

This is pretty painful and makes finishing my heavy sets harder than they should be due to the open wounds on my hands.

I normally use a double overhand grip. I have tried using a mixed grip but the tears still happen on the pronated hand.

Any tips for keeping this from happening or some ways to keep lifting heavy while the wounds heal?

Thanks!

You need to keep your calluses trimmed down prior to training.

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