Gym Chalk

Personally i think MOST people who want to get stronger SHOULD use chalk when deadlifting occasionally. Chalk serves to dry our hands out and make our grip on the barbell really strong and consistent – it does not LIFT or ASSIST with the lift at all, it simply DRIES our hands… Here’s all you need to know about deadlifting with chalk! At a glance… Chalk absorbs moisture from our hands and equipment increasing the friction in our grip  It is therefore ideal for deadlifts where the bar will be heavily loaded and we’re reliant on our grip to complete the …

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Chalk is a fantastic tool when lifting weights to give your grip a helping hand (if you excuse the pun) – BUT for some people regular chalk just isn’t an option. Some gyms ban it and some people just find it agitates their skin too much. Here are some awesome chalk substitutes you can use for weightlifting! At a glance… The best alternative to regular chalk powder for weightlifting is liquid chalk Liquid chalk creates less mess and is therefore more discrete in use and can ‘fly under the radar’ in many commercial settings which frown on regular chalk use …

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