Gym chalk alternative.

[hatmanii]

I work out at a YMCA that "frowns" on the use of chalk. I normally use it on my bench sets and my deadlifts/PCleans as I'm a very sweaty guy. I got sick of getting shit for using my chalk (even though I cleaned it up, they didn't like the white handprints it left on the urethane encased plates).

So I got an EcoBall. I bought this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ef=oss_product

I wanted to give it a few workouts before I commented on it's effectiveness. And I must say, it's pretty damned close to regular chalk. I didn't notice a difference between deadlift sessions even with an increase in weight.

If your gym doesn't allow chalk, skip the liquid stuff and grab one.

Hope it helps someone else, even if it's just for conveniences sake like it was for me.

Much Luck.

-Hat

[Bif]

I work out at a YMCA that "frowns" on the use of chalk. I normally use it on my bench sets and my deadlifts/PCleans as I'm a very sweaty guy. I got sick of getting shit for using my chalk (even though I cleaned it up, they didn't like the white handprints it left on the urethane encased plates).

So I got an EcoBall. I bought this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ef=oss_product

I wanted to give it a few workouts before I commented on it's effectiveness. And I must say, it's pretty damned close to regular chalk. I didn't notice a difference between deadlift sessions even with an increase in weight.

If your gym doesn't allow chalk, skip the liquid stuff and grab one.

Hope it helps someone else, even if it's just for conveniences sake like it was for me.

Much Luck.

-Hat

Hey there Hat!

I've never heard of these things. How long does one of those "EcoBalls" last? I just introduced a co-worker to the joys of black iron; it might be a good thing for him.

Fortunately for me, I train at home, so the gym manager (yours truly) doesn't give a fuck about chalk dust. To me, being chalked up is like wearing war paint; I can't imagine lifting without it.

~ bif ~

[hatmanii]

Hey there Hat!

I've never heard of these things. How long does one of those "EcoBalls" last? I just introduced a co-worker to the joys of black iron; it might be a good thing for him.

Fortunately for me, I train at home, so the gym manager (yours truly) doesn't give a fuck about chalk dust. To me, being chalked up is like wearing war paint; I can't imagine lifting without it.

~ bif ~

I had never heard of them either. I literally stumbled onto it while browsing on Amazon. I threw away the little green placard that comes on the bag, so I couldn't tell you the manufacturer's estimated usage time, but I'd guestimate it at a couple months (2-3) depending on how often you chalk up.

The wife and I are looking to buy a home in the next 9-10 months, and you better believe that space for a home gym will be a priority criteria.

[Bif]

The wife and I are looking to buy a home in the next 9-10 months, and you better believe that space for a home gym will be a priority criteria.

You will NOT be sorry Hat! You can do what you want when you want; there'll be nobody there to annoy you. Talk about convenience -- I work out at 4:30AM! Yes, having a home gym allows your inner whack job out!

~ bif ~