If you want a really good grip, and you’re sweating, you’re probably re-applying it a little more often than a liquid chalk. The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. I spoke to the coach about their decision to switch from block to bottles, and the answer is pretty simple: cleanliness.

The Bison Chalk Ball is an inexpensive chalk that comes in a mesh ball for easy dispensing: simply squeeze the ball and rub it in your hands for improved grip through workouts and training. Some other liquid chalks come off with just a dry towel rub, but I had to wash my hands for this one. High — Possibly slightly more grip than Dry Hands (discussed above), but part of this may be because it has a “sticky” feel to it. Unless you are performing powerlifting in a sauna, you don’t have to worry about constant re-application of the liquid chalk.Still, if you are into “oldies culture” and prefer traditional training methods and tools, you may lack this charm while using liquid chalk. Gets backed up easily; likely to a combination of the bottle/bottle opening design and the thicker consistency–this is a recipe for accidentally shooting out a LOT of liquid chalk at once, and at a high/explosive velocity…especially as the bottle gets closer to empty. And great timing — I’m running low on my current liquid chalk bottle, so I just bought this 4 oz bottle of Black Widow Spider Chalk. Be sure you don’t miss the region around your thumb and forefinger, as well as across the middle of your palms where you grasp the barbell.

Some reviews also complained that the bottle’s lid broke off easily, leading to drying of the liquid chalk—although Amanda had no issues with the packaging. However, Fire Team Fit’s formula is antibacterial and claims to keep your hands germ-free while at the gym. Made with pure and safe ingredients, Spider Chalk Liquid Chalk is a blend of laboratory-grade magnesium carbonate and two binding agents. The 50 ml is designed for easy grip at the same time to provide all-over coverage in one clean and simple application. USED IN ANY SPORTS ➽–To use: Squeeze a small amount of liquid chalk into your hands, rub your hands together then wave hands to dry for about 30 seconds.

We know what we’re looking for in the quality of chalk and can provide you with the information to help you make your next purchase. It actually shot out at me and went into my eye, which was a terrible experience; lots of burning and eye was irritated for 3-4 days after — partially my fault, but the chalk and bottle design definitely played a role.

It truly helps you maintain grip and reduced the sweat significantly, so much so that I did an extra four reps per set of deadlifts! Whether we’re talking about weightlifting chalk for picking up a heavy Olympic barbell, climbing chalk for rock climbers, or a block of chalk for CrossFitters who are doing a little bit of everything, you want the best lifting chalk for your needs.GET A GREAT GRIP: Grab hold of poles, surfaces and gym equipment with premium quality liquid hand chalk. The only drawback to chalk can be the potential mess it could make, but the improvement to grip far outweighs the risk of sweeping up a mess. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. While we didn’t experience this in our testing, more sweat or a more humid environment may lead to the chalk not lasting as long.

When I trained at my old home gym or in gyms that allowed powder chalk, this amount would easily last me 2+ years, and I probably use more than the average lifter.

I’ll compare these different types of chalk below, but the focus of this article will be about choosing the best liquid chalk for lifting. Available in 5-ounce and 10-ounce resealable bags, this chalk comes in three different textures: fine, chunky, and super chunky. ELEVATE GRIP LIQUID CHALK™ is a premium formula of liquid gym chalk that WILL increase your grip strength on even your heaviest lifts! Our aim was to create the best environment for producing real results, a no-nonsense facility with the best equipment available.