chalk

big_poppa

anyone know where i can get some chalk for lifting want to try it out

Esse85

Online, Ebay

BrianD3

Try 53 Degrees North in Blanchardstown SC. They have powder chalk and liquid chalk.

Cravez

Any of the Great Outdoors shops sell them and its 3.50 for a ball of chalk

d'Oracle

€11 for liquid chalk in 53 Degrees North Carrickmines.

big_poppa

cheers lads will go get some tomorrow
which one would be better the liquid chalk or the normal stuff

Nate--IRL--

I find the liquid is better, but why not get both?

Nate

big_poppa

yeah i was planning to get the two of em and see which i like best

d'Oracle

big_poppa wrote: »

cheers lads will go get some tomorrow
which one would be better the liquid chalk or the normal stuff

It also depends on where you train.
Apparently a good few places ban chalk, presumably cos of the rather harmless mess it makes.

The Liquid is easier to hide from the staff in such places.

BrianD3

I much prefer liquid chalk. When I apply powder chalk there will often be a cloud of chalk dust hanging in the air which can give me asthma symptoms.

AFAIK the liquid chalk is just powder chalk mixed with alcohol, it dries quickly on the hands and can then cause dust in the air but not as bad.

brianthebard

When using liquid chalk do you just put it on once before starting lifting or apply it before every set like regular chalk or how do people use it? I have a bottle but never used it yet.

BrianD3

When using liquid chalk do you just put it on once before starting lifting or apply it before every set like regular chalk or how do people use it? I have a bottle but never used it yet.

I warmup without chalk and then use some, sometimes it lasts a few sets, sometimes it needs replenishing. Before a "big lift" attempt I'll always apply some as I find the act of applying chalk gives me extra confidence.

BossArky

Usually liquid chalk would last through ~3 sets of deadlifts. As I get nearer the topset I may be sweating more and use it every second set.

The further through a workout you are, the more often you may have to apply it... as the sweat from your hands negates the chalk quicker.

The Guvnor

I hate that gyms ban chalk - terrible attitude they have!

To think that some members actually lift 'free' weights is bad enough!:)

Luckily I have never been in a gym that banned chalk. I think if you are discreet with your chalk usage which is pathetic then you should be ok.

I personally prefer the regular chalk.

big_poppa

i got a ball of chalk today going to use it tomorrow couldnt get liquid chalk cheers for the tips too there will look into it.

Nate--IRL--

This is the Liquid Chalk I use

Nate

pbowenroe

Anywhere to get chalk in galway city? cheers