Weightlifting Chalk
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| richards9876 |  | Weightlifting Chalk | 28-04-2009 @ 19:51 |
 Still mostly bodybuilding Member 501, 10465 posts SQ 220, BP 150, DL 250620.0 kgs @ 94kgs UnEq | Whats the difference between chalk blocks and powder? Also, wheres best to buy it from? | ||
| Tony | | ... | 28-04-2009 @ 19:52 |
 Is partial to the odd bender. Member 6, 10239 posts SQ 280, BP 192.5, DL 317.5790.0 kgs @ 102kgs Eq | http://www.strengthshop.co.uk/ | ||
| richards9876 | | ... | 28-04-2009 @ 19:57 |
Still mostly bodybuilding Member 501, 10465 posts SQ 220, BP 150, DL 250620.0 kgs @ 94kgs UnEq | Cheers for that - is the chalk blocks better than powder? Looking at the website i was considering nose tork too. What are peoples thoughts on using this? | ||
| Jamie | | ... | 28-04-2009 @ 20:02 |
 Member 665, 30 posts SQ 160, BP 105, DL 200465.0 kgs @ 82kgs UnEq | The chalk balls and bags (any jokes welcome) that climbers use are quite handy - the chalk's as good as any and the bag stops you getting it everywhere, whilst still getting plenty on your hands. The blocks seem to break after a while and get chalk everywhere, which defeats the point somewhat. | ||
| richards9876 | | ... | 28-04-2009 @ 20:08 |
Still mostly bodybuilding Member 501, 10465 posts SQ 220, BP 150, DL 250620.0 kgs @ 94kgs UnEq | Thats what i was thinking - ive found a bag of chalk on e-bay so ill be ordering that. | ||
| Joni | | ... | 28-04-2009 @ 20:52 |
 left the country satisfied Member 10, 19241 posts SQ 240, BP 150, DL 270660.0 kgs @ 107kgs UnEq | i prefer blocks. the chal quality is better, it spreads on your hands in much better way than chalk balls. chalk powder is the worst IMO - just plainly not convenient. And chalk blocks are more hardcore and you will get immediate respect as a proper lifter when you pull out your block. | ||
| Robbo | | ... | 28-04-2009 @ 20:55 |
 When I have enough cash, I get a deep tissue. Member 465, 11029 posts SQ 240, BP 175, DL 302.5717.5 kgs @ 104kgs UnEq | Liquid chalk is even better IMO | ||
| richards9876 | | ... | 28-04-2009 @ 21:00 |
Still mostly bodybuilding Member 501, 10465 posts SQ 220, BP 150, DL 250620.0 kgs @ 94kgs UnEq | Joni said: i prefer blocks. the chal quality is better, it spreads on your hands in much better way than chalk balls. chalk powder is the worst IMO - just plainly not convenient. And chalk blocks are more hardcore and you will get immediate respect as a proper lifter when you pull out your block. Oh bo***cks - ive just ordered a bag of chalk powder. Was only £6 so might just order a block too then i can try both. | ||
| Joni | | ... | 28-04-2009 @ 21:03 |
left the country satisfied Member 10, 19241 posts SQ 240, BP 150, DL 270660.0 kgs @ 107kgs UnEq | yeah, arent the blocks only like couple quid? i think its always good to try different things and see whats best. You could even save your block chalk for comps and bigger sessions, and use chalk ball at the wanky gyms. Thats what i used to do for a while until i ran out of my chalk bag. | ||
| richards9876 | | ... | 28-04-2009 @ 21:09 |
Still mostly bodybuilding Member 501, 10465 posts SQ 220, BP 150, DL 250620.0 kgs @ 94kgs UnEq | Makes sense - i will prob only use it on deadlifts in the gym and cant say im really arsed about getting powder on the floor etc. Then ill invest in some blocks for then im around people that matter - i think i am prob one of the only people who train deads at my gym and its far from a leisure club. | ||
| cuntos | | ... | 28-04-2009 @ 21:50 |
 old fat fingers needs to find 10kg Member 192, 640 posts SQ 280, BP 210, DL 245735.0 kgs @ 122.7kgs Eq | Liquid chalk is not better. If you use that at a real gym everyone will assume you are a bender. | ||
| Robbo | | ... | 28-04-2009 @ 21:54 |
When I have enough cash, I get a deep tissue. Member 465, 11029 posts SQ 240, BP 175, DL 302.5717.5 kgs @ 104kgs UnEq | c**tos said: Liquid chalk is not better. If you use that at a real gym everyone will assume you are a bender. The gym i use it in doest allow powdered chalk, only in the powerlifting area. The gym i train in is where andy bolton,jim nuttal and so on and so on train at, so real enough. | ||
| Jamie | | ... | 28-04-2009 @ 22:05 |
Member 665, 30 posts SQ 160, BP 105, DL 200465.0 kgs @ 82kgs UnEq | Apart from getting everywhere, powdered chalk ends up getting breathed in which isn't good. | ||
| Titan_Fury | | ... | 29-04-2009 @ 08:46 |
my owner adds 130kg to my bench Member 586, 219 posts | Jamie said: Apart from getting everywhere, powdered chalk ends up getting breathed in which isn't good. You're joking. It's f**king hilarious watching someone coughing their rings up. LOL. | ||
| buzz | | ... | 29-04-2009 @ 09:02 |
 Go ! go ! team strengthshop !!! Member 18, 5295 posts SQ 185, BP 130, DL 230545.0 kgs @ 95kgs UnEq | Try both, or all three (liquid, ball, block) but i prefer the blocks, seems to adhere to the hands much better. Used to use the balls, but you don't get the same grip as you do with a block. Most folk at my gym put their block in a tupperware container or similar, and there's also a chalk bowl that I chuck a block or two into now and again. Nose tork is the biz when looking for that 'slap in a bottle' when going for heavy sets/max lifts etc. I use mackenzies stuff most of the time and nose tork on 'special occasions'  | ||