Weight lifting chalk

DB888

Hi,not to sure if this is the right place,but im looking for chalk used for weight lifting,etc..Ideally bags or buckets of it as I dont find the balls great
Any help is appreciated
Thanks

Brian?

Moved from fitness logs.

Rovi

Here's what I use:
http://www.strengthshop.co.uk/magnesium-carbonate-chalk-case-of-8-blocks.html

£10's worth will last me years


They do a liquid chalk too:
http://www.strengthshop.co.uk/dry-5-liquid-chalk.html

The Guvnor

The 1lb blocks of chalk last years.
The only drawback with the normal chalk is that some gyms do not like it as it is hard to hoover/clean up.

Never tried the liquid chalk but assume it is a bit different but does the job.?

Rovi

The Guvnor wrote: »

The 1lb blocks of chalk last years.

I reckon I have enough to use on my Zimmer frame handles in due course

The Guvnor wrote: »

Never tried the liquid chalk but assume it is a bit different but does the job.?

It's the same chalk (dust) suspended in an alcohol gel. You squirt some gel on your hands and rub it in; the gel evaporates (in moments) and you're left with a nice coating of chalk.
It's more expensive on a per-application basis, but it's certainly very convenient.
It's also useful in situations where conventional chalk isn't entirely ideal, outdoors or in the damp/wet, for instance.

Lots of competitive pistol shooters use it, for example:
http://www.doublealpha.biz/shooting-aids/progrip-lotion-2-oz-pull-push-cap-bottle

Hanley

liquid chalk is savage.

I'd use normal chalk for heavy DLs and olympic lifts if possible, but liquid's my preference for everything else.

Dathai

I generally would opt for liquid chalk at the gym. It's much handier to bring in and doesn't get everywhere. But the bag of chalk is awesome for at home, it's generally thicker than the liquid one, so provides a bit more grip.

Remmy

I must pick up some liquid chalk for myself.It's getting great reviews on here.I use a regular chalk block.

Brian?

Remmy wrote: »

I must pick up some liquid chalk for myself.It's getting great reviews on here.I use a regular chalk block.

I switched from using liquid chalk to using a chalk block last summer based on review here, lol.

I wouldn't go back either. I much prefer the chalk block, even if you do need to re apply more often.

DB888

Great help guys..Thanks:)