Any of y’all use chalk when benching?

[Astro95]

I got this ashy hand syndrome I guess from working in the sun. If I don’t put a high quality lotion on my hands I’ll be walking around like Tyrone Biggums.

Every time I get to DB pressing, especially when I get into the 100s my hands will get real sweaty, lotion helps this and sometimes I feel like I lose reps due to the dumbbells wiggling out of my hands a little.

Do y’all use any chalk or something similar?

 

[GYMnTONIC]

I always use chalk on heavy bench press. I have a psychological method of doing it and it absolutely works for me. I get a much better grip and much better lifts as result

I even use a tiny bit of chalk on curls sometimes, bc I to get sweaty hands and decades of lifting callouses tear and bleed so this prevents it.

I also have to have my weights lined up, so if I have 225lbs on the plates and the holes in the plates have to match. Also the weights have to be identical. I can't do one round one on one side and one octagon shaped plate on the other side. No way in hell LOL.

 

[Draig]

I always use chalk.

I keep it stalked up at the home gym.



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[maxmuscle1]

And playing Pool! Chalk is a must have !

Max

 

[Bolan]

I do on DB's when I go heavy
I dont bench with a bar anymore.... 2 shoulder surgeries and pec reattachment stopped that!
I sure do miss benching with a bar.

 

[Astro95]

And playing Pool! Chalk is a must have !

Max

Agree, shoot so much smoother.

 

[Astro95]

I do on DB's when I go heavy
I dont bench with a bar anymore.... 2 shoulder surgeries and pec reattachment stopped that!
I sure do miss benching with a bar.

I always use chalk.

I keep it stalked up at the home gym.



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I always use chalk on heavy bench press. I have a psychological method of doing it and it absolutely works for me. I get a much better grip and much better lifts as result

I even use a tiny bit of chalk on curls sometimes, bc I to get sweaty hands and decades of lifting callouses tear and bleed so this prevents it.

I also have to have my weights lined up, so if I have 225lbs on the plates and the holes in the plates have to match. Also the weights have to be identical. I can't do one round one on one side and one octagon shaped plate on the other side. No way in hell LOL.

What chalk do y’all recommend? I train at a public gym and chalk is not allowed, but I’m not dropping a 100lb dumbbell on my face idgaf what the 150lb dad bod “trainer” says.

I’m leaning towards powdered chalk rather than block, because it’ll be in the gym bag with a bunch of other stuff.

I also saw some “liquid chalk” but can’t seem to find it for sale anymore.

 

[Astro95]

I do on DB's when I go heavy
I dont bench with a bar anymore.... 2 shoulder surgeries and pec reattachment stopped that!
I sure do miss benching with a bar.

Feel you, I don’t really bench either. My rotators are kinda fucked. Gotta do a lot of rotator warm ups before hitting shoulders and I still get pain when I get heavier.

 

[Bolan]

Gym Chalk - Weightlifting Accessories

Improve your grip with any of these time tested chalk options, including Rogue's own gym chalk, as well as products from Primo and Liquid Grip.

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The 1ar one for 17..... Gotta have the bar, can really drive it into your hands.

 

[Bolan]

Feel you, I don’t really bench either. My rotators are kinda fucked. Gotta do a lot of rotator warm ups before hitting shoulders and I still get pain when I get heavier.

2- stage 4 slap tears.... 2 surgeries in 2 yrs... PT in between. Hella sucked,

 

[Astro95]

Gym Chalk - Weightlifting Accessories

Improve your grip with any of these time tested chalk options, including Rogue's own gym chalk, as well as products from Primo and Liquid Grip.

www.roguefitness.com

The 1ar one for 17..... Gotta have the bar, can really drive it into your hands.

Hell yeah, exactly what I was looking for.

 

[LukeJoseph]

What chalk do y’all recommend? I train at a public gym and chalk is not allowed, but I’m not dropping a 100lb dumbbell on my face idgaf what the 150lb dad bod “trainer” says.

I’m leaning towards powdered chalk rather than block, because it’ll be in the gym bag with a bunch of other stuff.

I also saw some “liquid chalk” but can’t seem to find it for sale anymore.

Can find liquid chalk pretty easy on Amazon. I use it. It works pretty well, or well enough. Doesn't really leave a mess so I imagine your gym shouldn't have too much of a problem with it. If they do, then it's really time to find a new gym.

But to answer the question. I absolutely use chalk on the bench. Anything over 315. It makes me feel more secure and give a better grip on the bar, which gives more confidence.
More confidence in what you're doing = going to do it better.

 

[Thebricklayer]

Never used chalk. My hands do not get sweaty and my palms are lined with callouses from work, I have not seen any need.

 

[J-Willy]

I always use chalk.

I keep it stalked up at the home gym.



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One of the many advantages to the garage gym.
I use chalk for nearly every lift, and no one complains…

 

[gofaster87]

I use chalk on heavy bench but it really depends on the bar and my gym has a big selection. Some bars have aggressive knurling others dont. When I get above 100lb dumbbells the handles change and I use chalk.

 

[LiftWeightsEatSteaks]

Love chalk, especially when dead lifting heavy. Not too comfortable with any lifting straps so chalk makes due and helps me pay the heavy iron a visit comfortably. Plus it looks badass so it's fucking awesome.

 

[Fletcher]

The only time I use chalk is at the pool-table. 😎

 

[YourMuscleShop]

Uing chalk can be a good solution for improving your grip during weightlifting exercises when you have sweaty hands.


Libby

 

[ShugaG]

Chalk is a must for me cuz I'm a sweaty MF'er!