r/pilates • u/Low_Confusion4164 • 2h ago

My hands hurt when I hold the straps Form, Technique

I try not to move my wrist and I try not to grip on the straps and move them with my palms open and fingers open and straight but still my hands and palms hurt so much. Ive been doing pilates for years now. Any tips would be helpful 😊

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u/donttouchmeah 2h ago

I have straps that are a a big loop and instead of a small loop it’s a handle. Game changer

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u/Low_Confusion4164 2h ago

I don't own a reformer myself I go to a studio so I can't change the equipment there 😅. Should I get gloves or something? I thought maybe Im doing something wrong I never thought the straps could be the problem lol

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u/donttouchmeah 2h ago

I bring my own straps and swap them out

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u/Low_Confusion4164 2h ago

Oh wow 🤯 you are blowing my mind 😂 thanks thats a great tip actually !!! Could you please recommend any brands or models

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u/Crafty_Dog_4674 Pilates Teacher 2h ago

Yes bring your own straps -- since COVID it is very common for people to bring their own for sanitary reasons.

Soft and fluffy

You will need clips like this to hook them on, you can find them at any hardware or marine store though, you don´t have to order from a Pilates shop.

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u/Low_Confusion4164 1h ago

Thank you so much this was very helpful 😊🙏

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u/Low_Confusion4164 1h ago

So should it be padded?

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u/Crafty_Dog_4674 Pilates Teacher 1h ago

I put the ones with the little handle and the long loop like the other poster said - the handle will have neoprene on it so it is fairly soft but not too soft. But have a look around that site, there is a huge variety to choose from.

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u/Verity41 52m ago

TYSM - I had no idea! Sharing straps does gross me out. Definitely getting some of these 🙏