anyone use chalk during your workouts?

[nuknuk]

We have 2 or 3 guys in our gym that do. As for me I never found the need to. Im guessing its more of a powerlifting thing.

 

[Crazymank]

f-me... most gyms dont allow it. I havent used chalk in years

 

[big in vegas]

I used it when I powerlifted, but don't any other time. I never used it for anything other than for deads, squats and bench

 

[Bigdog48]

I use it for deads only. I don't like the mess it makes, but I think it does help with grip once the weight gets heavy.

 

[big in vegas]

I use it for deads only. I don't like the mess it makes, but I think it does help with grip once the weight gets heavy.

I always had a problem with sweat not so much the weight. Especially on bench and squat. I have small hands and the manner in which I had to hold a squat bar would often slip ever so slightly if I was sweating. And trust me if you've never put on a squat suit or bench shirt, just getting them on will cause you to sweat, it takes some work and a partner

 

[Mrbigz]

I use it for deads only. I don't like the mess it makes, but I think it does help with grip once the weight gets heavy.

i use it every day in the gym, it helps with my grip. i cant stand getn sweaty hands.

 

[Atlas Stones]

I'd use it if the gym allowed it. Used to use it in competitions mainly grip stuff. or on the back to stop bars from slipping off. I found a good alternative though. There is a chalk like aerosol called Magic Grip. It dries your hands and leaves a little chalky residue but no mess. Works really well.

 

[tri-terror]

I'm a chalk junkie man, I use it all the time. I don't use it for any pressing movements, but any back exercise, curls, squats, I always chalk up. I just like the way my hands feel. Like I have more control.

 

[nuknuk]

ok cool, thanks for the info.

 

[jtunderdog]

I did for deads just to help with my grip strength. Id do it till my hands got kinda raw and switch back to wraps.