Chalking up your hands ensures a strong grip, but too much can make your gym look like an explosion in a flour mill.
A chalk ball allows you to control the amount you use better,
and keeps you out of trouble with the gym management.
HOW TO USE IT
A ChAlK bAll is simply magnesium carbonate (typical gym chalk) encased in a perforated pouch so that it contains the chalk dust until you squeeze it and actively rub it onto your hands.
You can pick one up at an outdoor sports store (wherever rock climbing gear is sold) or online.
Chalking your hands keeps them dry and improves your grip on exercises such as the deadlift and clean, where grip strength is often the limiting factor.
QUICK TIP
Don’t forget to rub chalk in between your index finger and your thumb. Keeping that area dry prevents sweat from running down the top of your hand and under your palm.
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