Managing Calluses in Gymnastic Training
Be Ready for any bar, at any level
Callus Performance Athletic Tape is built for gymnasts who train on the apparatus every day. From uneven bars and high bar to rings and pommel work, your hands endure constant friction, swing forces, and repetitive impact. Our tape helps support fingers, thumbs, and wrists while protecting skin from rips, blisters, and abrasion—so you can focus on precision, timing, and clean routines.
When routines are decided by tenths, your hands can’t be compromised.
- Supports fingers, thumbs, and wrists during high-force swings
- Helps prevent bar rips, blisters, and palm tears
- Reduces friction from bars, rings, and chalk buildup
- Stays secure through sweat, chalk, and long practices
- Maintains grip sensitivity and control for technical skills
- Ideal for daily training, skill progressions, and competition
Performance is in our name. Keep your hands strong, protected, and ready for every set.
Select from our 4 Athletic Tape offerings for your exact Gymnastics needs
Pre-Cut Finger Tape
This tape is designed to fit around each digit of your finger(s), providing support, while keeping your touch on point. Each pre-cut piece is 1'x4"
Athletic Support Tape
Used for protection against an existing injury or proactive injury prevention. The added Zinc-Oxide helps with comfort and recovery
Athletic Stretch Tape
When you need flexibility and protection without feeling restricted. This versatile tape can be used on any part of your body
Pre-Cut Thumb Tape
The same benefits of finger tape but in 2" x 6" form. Great for thumb protection, support and flexibility
Comparison of Tape Types - Why It Matters in Gymnastics
Gymnastics demands repetition, precision, and flawless execution. From endless bar turns to handstand drills and beam series, your hands absorb constant friction and load. Your tape needs to:
- Stay secure through sweat, chalk, and long practice blocks
- Protect palms from rips, blisters, and bar abrasion
- Support fingers and wrists during high-force swings
- Maintain full mobility for kips, giants, pirouettes, and releases
- Preserve grip feel without adding bulk under grips
- Hold up through routines, pressure sets, and competition
Callus Performance Tape is built for gymnasts who live on the apparatus. When routines are decided by tenths and consistency is everything, your hands can’t be a limitation. Train harder. Swing stronger. Compete with confidence.
| Tape Type | Use Case | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Cut Finger Tape (1”x 4” Strips) | Tape a single digit or joint on finger | Support and protection for a specific finger/joint; has stretch | Doesn't offer rigid support like Support Tape |
| Athletic Support Tape (Rolls) | Buddy taping for injured fingers | Easily rips all ways for versatile support and application | No stretch |
| Athletic Compression and Stretch Tape (Rolls) | Larger joints like wrist, elbows where slight compression is desired | Stretches for maximum comfort, flexibility and easy application | Less support for joint stability |
| Pre-Cut Thumb Tape (2” x 6” Strips) | Hook grip, thumb sprain, full thumb support and coverage | Protects entire thumb and joint | Doesn't offer rigid support like Support Tape |
Avoid the ugliness of unmanaged Callus
Manage your callus
The Callus Score
Use our specialized products to avoid this. The Callus Score is a perfect tool to keep your Callus just the right size and thickness
Prevention
Callus Tape
Any one of our 4 performance athletic tapes would hep avoid this. especially when paired with our other callus removal and healing products
Heal your callus
The Callus Salve
The healing salve effectively moisturizes your skin and callus. avoiding rips. speeding up healing and preventing dry broken skin.
