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Chalk?
PitBullMom_Liz
Posts: 339 Member
Is this something I should be using now, or is it more necessary at high weights? And this is a stupid question, but what is the consistency of it - is it just a powder?
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My advice to you would be just to try it. Even at your current level. You'll really appreciate it when you get to heavy deadlifts.0
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I love chalk and quite often after a session my lifting area looks like it had a cocaine party! You can get it as a powder or in a chalk ball that climbers use or liquid chalk if your gym doesn't allow powder chalk0
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I lift in my basement, so I can get whatever chalk is the most recommended. :-) Thanks!0
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ah cool look into getting a climbers chalk ball, they last ages
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Got some kids nearby that you could steal sidewalk chalk from? That's what I use. I just smear it on the part of my palm right next to the fingers.0
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Oh wow, I found some chalk in the shed at work. I didn't think of using it in a badass way!! Cool. And it's rainbow coloured :bigsmile:0
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Okay, another foolish question - do I reapply it before every set of every move, or only certain moves, or just once...? I know, stupid question, but I've only been lifting a week and a half!0
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Okay, another foolish question - do I reapply it before every set of every move, or only certain moves, or just once...? I know, stupid question, but I've only been lifting a week and a half!
Once you start using it, you'll see how much is needed. You only need to rip your calluses off on a DL once to learn the lesson 0 -
*shudder* Ouch.
Haven't started earning my callouses yet...0 -
I quit using gloves and switched to chalk. LOVE it.0
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They sell chalk at Sports Authority.0
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They sell chalk at Sports Authority.
Sure, $7 for 2 oz
http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11526056&cp=&sr=1&kw=chalk&origkw=chalk&parentPage=search
Vs. under $4 for a bucket!
http://www.walmart.com/ip/ChenilleKraft-Reusable-Tub-Sidewalk-Chalk/240802870 -
There are eco-balls too for an alternative to chalk if you prefer for whatever reason.
http://www.amazon.com/Metolius-Non-Marking-Chalk-Substitute-colors/dp/B000212TGA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376051022&sr=8-1&keywords=eco+ball0 -
Thanks for the help, all!0
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If you want mag carbonate chalk, there are cheaper places to buy it online:
http://www.paragonsports.com/shop/en/Paragon/black-diamond-56g-chalk-block0 -
This is the chalk I had - Magnesium Carbonate - http://www.amazon.com/Chalk-Weight-Lifting-Powerlifting-Gymnastics/dp/B0018IB7RS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376066224&sr=8-1&keywords=chalk+lifting
I lift at home so it is not a problem for me if it is messy.
Then, I discovered - Liquid Chalk - and this stuff is awesome. It is like getting spidey grip. It is expensive but, little goes a long way.
http://www.amazon.com/Liquid-Grip-LG-8-8-Ounce-Bottle/dp/B003L7N0EC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1376066309&sr=8-2&keywords=liquid+chalk+lifting
And, via subscribe and save you can save few $. You can always cancel the subscription later.0
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