Chalk

[Lamdun]

I'm planning to start using some chalk on heavy deads at my gym.

I know that they're basically blocks, so how should I bring them to the gym to use? Should I carry a plastic bag around with me or should I just pre-chalk in the lockerroom?

Also, I never used any before, so how much should I put on my hands? And how long does one block usually last?

thanks

[mogreen]

where do you get this kind of chalk from?

[Dinotrainer]

I'm planning to start using some chalk on heavy deads at my gym.

I know that they're basically blocks, so how should I bring them to the gym to use? Should I carry a plastic bag around with me or should I just pre-chalk in the lockerroom?

Also, I never used any before, so how much should I put on my hands? And how long does one block usually last?

thanks

Take the chalk with you in a zip lock storage bag. Just a little goes a long way, so you don't need to take much with you. I usually chalk up by sticking my fingertips into the bag, then take them back out and rub my hands together, getting the chalk into the palms and fingers. If you do it neatly, nobody at the gym should complain. Remember, a little goes a long way...

[Dinotrainer]

where do you get this kind of chalk from?

They sell it RIGHT HERE, at BodyBuilding.com at the "Popular Store" http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/chalk.html

[One Man Army]

Wow..thats a lot of dough for some chalk...I bought that exact same amount at a gym for 2 bucks(same brand of chalk too)

[mdc_anasazi]

where do you get this kind of chalk from?

I've seen in for sale at City Sports...any decent outdoor equipment store should carry it (for climbing).

[user5454]

Wow..thats a lot of dough for some chalk...I bought that exact same amount at a gym for 2 bucks(same brand of chalk too)

9 bucks for 1 pound of chalk is pretty good. Where did you get a pound of chalk for 2 bucks???

[ExtremistPullup]

A pound of chalk is a place by me charges 3 dollars for 2 oz

[smokeater]

I'm planning to start using some chalk on heavy deads at my gym.

I know that they're basically blocks, so how should I bring them to the gym to use? Should I carry a plastic bag around with me or should I just pre-chalk in the lockerroom?

Also, I never used any before, so how much should I put on my hands? And how long does one block usually last?

thanks

On behalf of everybody who has worked out in a gym, I simply ask that you not make a mess and if you do please clean it up. Not everybody likes chalk nor getting that stuff all over their clothes and gear.

[Lamdun]

On behalf of everybody who has worked out in a gym, I simply ask that you not make a mess and if you do please clean it up. Not everybody likes chalk nor getting that stuff all over their clothes and gear.

How do you clean up chalk, by the way?

[riverman]

I workout several days a week at a gym that has a tray with chalk in it. It is in the room in back with the free weights. There is something magical about chalking up before a big lift. Obviously, we wipe down the bars when we are done, but the psychological boost from chalking up is incredible.
If you just want a better grip, and your gym does not allow chalk, this site sells a product called Liquid Chalk. It comes in a bottle, and stays on your hands, so there is no mess. (Very good for the 'Fern Bar' gyms with the smoothie bars up front.) I was at a gym in Salem, Oregon a few years ago that had a sign that said "No Grunting". Oh well, I guess it takes all kinds!

[Biggerfoot]

I just picked some up at Dicks: 2 oz for $3.00

[Newbydubie]

On behalf of everybody who has worked out in a gym, I simply ask that you not make a mess and if you do please clean it up. Not everybody likes chalk nor getting that stuff all over their clothes and gear.

*Every gym has at least one self appointed, "Head douchebag" in charge, to oversee everyone elses business, when they should be working out (and minding their own business). Seems Smokyboy here is THAT DOUCHEBAG