Heavy Handed

As a company that was built to support CrossFit athletes we could not have been more excited for the Games.

We were buzzing with anticipation just like everyone else when the first 3,2,1 happened.

As you know the unexpected happened and an athlete was lost during event one.

Whether you think the Games should have been cancelled or not, it doesn’t change the fact there is a family mourning the loss of a loved one.

Athletes dropped from the Games, and those that competed did so with a heavy heart.

Which is why we remained quiet this past week. We didn’t have it in us to find the excitement we normally felt knowing a family was experiencing the worst days of their lives.

The best part about CF is the community. Even though we did not know Lazar personally, his loss is something we all feel.

Our hearts go out to Dukic family, their friends, and the entire CrossFit community.

💔❤️‍🩹

Enough said.

The exact reason Heavy Handed was created.

View our website to see what CrossFit Games athletes love HH 💪
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Is recovery fun? Eh 🤷🏻‍♂️ Some days it’s not bad, other days it can flat out suck.

But without tools like cold plunges, thera guns, handcare, and even a simple foam roller…

Life in the gym would be way harder.

So here’s your simple reminder that recovery days are just as important as days when you’re hitting PRs.
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Did you know Heavy Handed moved to Colorado?

Here are some things we learned quickly…

👆🏽 You need at minimum 2 chapsticks. Because you will lose one and your lips are always going to be dry.

✌🏽 Not only will your lips be dry but EVERYTHING will be so moisturize as much as you can (the RX has been a lifesaver)

🤟🏽 We know bears are dangerous… but we didn’t anticipate them being this cute. (Check out our stories if you don’t believe us).🐻

If you’re in Colorado, let us know and plan a gym day 🤘🏽

And feel free to give us more tips, at this point we should really stop googling “mountain lions” 😳
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The CrossFit Games are only a few weeks away now.

Heavy Handed will be there cheering on all the athletes (and trying to not burn up in the heat 😆)

Who else is going to be in Texas!?
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We’re stoked to cheer you on this year!

Honored to sponsor such a dedicated athlete 💪💪💪

Click 🔗 to see why athletes love HH
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Can we just be honest here… it’s not easy being healthy and in shape.

And it’s not just about pushing yourself physically.

It’s the mental push that hard, forcing yourself into the gym when you don’t feel like it because it’s what you need to do.

It’s about not grabbing the “easy” food and snacks but cooking and eating what will actually fuel your body.

So to everyone out there doing their best to be healthy and in good shape, we see you.

Keep crushing it, we know it isn’t easy.
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Use code JULY4 for 20% off all products ❤️🤍💙

As a friendly reminder, don’t forget to put on sunscreen when you’re outside today!
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One thing we learned moving from California to Colorado…

You need about three chapsticks at all times.

One that you always know where it is,

One that you’re going to lose when you need it most,

And one in a drawer for emergencies 😅

Because WOW your skin really needs some extra love in Colorado.

Luckily we’ve kept our hands moisturized and tear free. That’s a win in our book!

Antony else here in Colorado more exactly how we feel?
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Mobility might not feel glamorous or sexy but if you want to have a long fitness life, it’s necessary.

Those 15-20 minutes of stretching will make the world of a difference.

Happy Friday 🤘🏽💪
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Rope climbs are actually what got our social media manager into CrossFit.

Honestly, that surprised us. 😆

She came for a video shoot and wanted to try it.

We taught her the footing and up she went to touch the ceiling.

Her favorites today are the gymnastics, especially HSPUs.

What was the thing that pushed you into loving CF? Was it the community or a particular event? Let us know below 👇🏽
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4th of July is almost here and you know what that means…

Sun, sand, beaches, water… and probably a lot of shenanigans.

Basically, a lot of things that are going to dry your skin out.

Cracked knuckles and hands don’t only happen because of the chalk at the gym.

Be sure to drink a lot of water, and keep your hands moisturized to avoid splits and cracks.

And yes, there is a special sale coming for 4th of July.

Stay tuned 😏
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TOUGH HANDS DONT HAVE TO BE ROUGH HANDS!

Why is hand care the last thing we think about when it comes to self care?

We think it’s time you take care of what gets the most abuse and least attention… your hands 🙌🏻

Steve, founder of Heavy Handed, turns 40 today!

Some fun facts about him:

🌯 He could live off of breakfast burritos.

🐾 He has four dogs, two Frenchies, a Shepadoodle, and Malinois Cattle mix

🏋🏻‍♂️ Other than CrossFit he loves hiking in the woods and surfing

🐕 He’s the friendliest human you’ll ever meet (think Golden Retriver)

🍪 Says he doesn’t like sweets but will causally demolish his finances snacks

Let’s all wish Steve a happy 40th birthday!

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🛑 FINAL DAY!

Memorial Day Sale ends today.

It’s your last chance to get 30% off all products and see why Games athletes like Colten Mertens use us on the daily.

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Don’t miss out on stocking up on your favorite products.

30% off from now through Memorial Day

And be sure to get out and enjoy the sun this weekend, we definitely will be!

💪🏽🏋🏻‍♂️

*No code needed. Discount automatically applied.
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Ready for 30% off all products? 😏

Memorial Day sale is starting this Saturday.

Don’t miss out, it’s the perfect time to stock up. ✋🏽🤚🏽
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Do you feel your palms stretching tight and wanting to crack?

Yeah we know the feeling.

Unfortunately there’s nothing we can do to stop the strain on our hands during CrossFit, or any weightlifting.

Our hands are going to take a beating.

Heavy Handed was created to help keep your hands healthy so they don’t crack and tear. 🩸

Because no matter how you put it… that just hurts. 😅

With 78 five star reviews, there’s a reason CF athletes love us.

Get started on your hand health today, they’re going to need it with Murph around the corner.
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Let’s just be real… peg boards are brutal 😅

What’s your favorite way to train for grip strength?
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There is really only one rule to CrossFit:

🏋🏻‍♂️ use proper form

It doesn’t matter if you can lift the most if you’re risking injury.

And if you want to be able to lift more, proper form is a necessity.

So while CF can sometimes get a bad rap (let’s be honest butterfly chest-to-bars do look insane 😆),

We know nothing is preached more than form first & take care of your body.

Let us know if you agree below!
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There’s been an update on the Heavy Handed team…

We’ve recently relocated to Denver!

And one thing we immediately realized, the air is DRY.

Not only are we learning the power of a humidifier 😅 but how necessary it is to have a moisturizer that LASTS.

The Cream RX has become an absolute necessity.

And we don’t want to make anyone jealous, buttttt that second pic is our daily view 🤩🦌

We welcome any and all advice on living the mountain life now.

- Steve
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Perfectly said.

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The CrossFit open starts this week.

Are you ready?

We know theses workouts can be grueling 😅

This is why Games level athletes around the US are using Heavy Handed.

To keep their hands moisturized and strong. Because avoiding rips and tears will only help you perform your best.

Curious to see what HH can do for you?

Shoot us a DM, we got you 💪🏽
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A former firefighter said in order to become a better runner you don’t want to focus on running… yet.

You actually want to increase your vo2 max first.

The best way to increase your cardiovascular endurance is by doing kettlebell swing ladders.

- find a kettlebell weight you can do comfortably for 20 reps
- do one rep, set it on the ground
- take one breath in through the nose, out through the nose
- then 2 reps, set it back down
- take two breaths

Keep repeating.

Your rest time is always your breathing time.

- go up to 20, and then come back down

With time you’ll reduce the amount of breaths you take.

Keep up with this and your cardiovascular system is going to be ready for running… after that… it’s just training your muscles 😆

Share this with a gym buddy to try it out!

— shoutout to Hermes The Cynic on TT for the info
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And let’s be real, quitting just to start back again at zero… now that sounds absolutely horrendous.

Send to a friend who needs to hear this message today 👏🏽💪🏽
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This time of year is a busy one for gyms all around the world.

Personally… we love it.

Whether you’re going to the gym to lose weight, get more toned, get stronger, or simply for your mental health…

We support you.

This month all Heavy Handed products are on a special sale.

We know your hands are going to take a beating these next few weeks, and we’re here to help.

Visit our website for details (no code needed).

And if you’re not sure which product is best for you, shoot us a DM, we’re happy to help.

New year. Better you.
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43% of Americans give up on their resolutions before the end of January.

A new you will not show up January 1st.

It will be the same you as before.

Same thoughts. Same mentality. Same struggles.

But that doesn’t mean you can’t grow, change, and push yourself.

It’s a commitment that you have to choose every single day when you wake up.

Don’t make the mistake of looking 6 months or a year ahead, that can cause people to feel@like their goals are impossible.

Take it one day at a time.

And before you even realize it weeks, and months have passed and you’ve already proved to yourself how much you’re capable of.

But it starts with day one.

We’re rooting you on. 🤘🏽

What’s one thing you want to accomplish this year? Comment below 👇🏽
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One year ago we didn’t exist.

We spent two years making sure each formula was exactly how we wanted it.

13 other variations were turned down due to:

👉🏽 Viscosity

👉🏽 Greasy feel

👉🏽 Weird smells

👉🏽 Even down to the color

Which is why we are so confident in our products.

Every single element was thought through throughly.

(Say that 3x fast 😆)

Thank you to every single athlete that trusted a new company enough to try out our products.

With over 60 five star reviews… we still celebrate every single one!!! 🌟

We hope you’re prepped and ready for Christmas. After all Santa comes tonight!
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In case you haven’t realized it yet…

Basically everything this time of year makes your skin dry, and knuckles crack.

And we all know the knurling doesn’t help either.

But if you’re anything like us… no amount of dryness is going to stop you from going to the gym.

What will slow you down is your skin tearing.

The more moisturized your hands are the more elasticity your skin has… and that helps prevent tearing.

Don’t wait until it’s already too late.

Prevent the problem in the first place.

We what 60+ other athletes have to say about HH products on our website.

You won’t be disappointed.
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Why does our skin get SO dry in the winter?

💧Cold air holds less moisture

🛌 We’re turning up the heat indoors which dries out the air more

🌬️ Cold winter winds

🚿 Our showers are warmer causing more moisture to leave our body

So basically… there’s a lot of reasons. (We left out that you’re probably ordering more packages and cardboard is the best at sucking moisture out of skin 😅)

So what in the world are you supposed to do to make sure your knuckles don’t crack everytime they bend?

🧴 Moisturize IMMEDIATELY after a shower. The warm water has your pores open and it’s the perfect time to soak in more moisture.

💦 Use a humidifier

🚰 Drink. More. Water.

All three of these things take very little effort and time.

If you’re wanting a hand cream that is made specifically with athletes in mind, visit our website to see why even CrossFit Games athletes have started using Heavy Handed for recovery.
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