Chalk

[willyboy]

So I need to improve my grip for deads/rows and need some chalk.

Just wondering where can I get some in the liquid form preferably. I don't mind online (within Aus is better but I don't mind from the states if shipping isn't too long) or if there is a local store that would be best, Located in SA.

Cheers

 

[Rambodian]

Jeepers, I didn't even know you could get it in liquid form. I get my stuff from underground elite, if that helps.

 

[walt]

underground elite has liquid form as well.

 

[willyboy]

Yeah i have considered underground elite but they seem to be out of stock

 

[Grippy]

Why do you want the liquid mate? I couldnt find liquid here in adelaide, only place i found that had it was fitness warehouse in a big block, only cost me 3 bucks or some shit. Its tough to find anything in this town big fella.

 

[willyboy]

found some stuff on these grip pads "big back grips" anybody heard/used them? Are they of any benefit?

 

[beez]

If you'll buy offline kettlebells australia has them. Dry Hands - Iron Edge / Australian Kettlebells chalk is better but if you can't use that cause of gym policy i guess this will work.

 

[The Hamburgler]

Strongman tacky from UGE as suggested or the above ^

Don't think Iron Edge have actually got any in yet. Apparently it's the same stuff strippers use to grip their poles (the owner's words not mine lol)

 

[willyboy]

*Update* silly me for not checking iron edge/aussie kb. They stock liquid chalk and normal chalk, bought both and will try it out next session (wednesday)

 

[walt]

any1 tried liquid chalk? Better than actual chalk?

 

[0ni]

Nothing beats real chalk, that's why powerlifters and olympic lifters use real chalk!
I just smashed up some kids Crayola chalks, cost me £1 back in the UK

 

[ener]

Nothing beats real chalk, that's why powerlifters and olympic lifters use real chalk!
I just smashed up some kids Crayola chalks, cost me £1 back in the UK

does that chalk actually work the same as the ones from the store?

edit: i've already ordered 20$ worth of proper chalk and I know that pavement chalk vs PL chalk is different compounds lol

 

[willyboy]

Well I got my order today, excited to go lift but got uni to go to. Will report back tonight on how the liquid chalk goes. I did try a little bit of the liquid chalk and it leaves like a thin, white, chalky residue on your hands and your hands feel "grippy". The liquid is basically like a hand sanitiser.

I did look up what lifting chalk was made of and its magnesium carbonate, so if the kid chalk was made of magnesium carbonate then I guess it would be the same?

 

[0ni]

does that chalk actually work the same as the ones from the store?

edit: i've already ordered 20$ worth of proper chalk and I know that pavement chalk vs PL chalk is different compounds lol

One is Calcium Carbonate and the other is Magnesium Carbonate. I would imagine that actual gym chalk is softer and grinds up easier covering your hands better

 

[sookie]

Do not bring powder chalk through an airport. I realize I had some when I was in the air going to Malaysia. I would have gotten shot for it

 

[0ni]

Do not bring powder chalk through an airport. I realize I had some when I was in the air going to Malaysia. I would have gotten shot for it

Woops, I took my chalk through Heathrow, Singapore and Adelaide on my way here lmao

 

[willyboy]

First of all I have to say that chalk made a HUGE difference to my workout. It was either the chalk or a placebo effect but i'm leaning more towards the chalk.

Not once did I need to stop and regrip the bar for my DL.

Liquid chalk: Good for what it is, obviously not as good as solid chalk but gets the job done. One thing I realised was that I had to keep reapplying it after each set, but all in all good stuff.

Lifting chalk: DAMN this stuff is awesome. Brought a little bag along to the gym and chalked my hands in the bag trying not to make a mess. very good stuff

 

[beez]

Yeah it's awesome.. my deadlifts really improved using chalk. What i use to do was keep it in a zip lock bag and carry a small hand towel to wipe down the gear after using it and never got no complaints.