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Reddit mentions of GSC Gym Chalk - 1lb

Sentiment score: 3
Reddit mentions: 24

We found 24 Reddit mentions of GSC Gym Chalk - 1lb. Here are the top ones.

GSC Gym Chalk - 1lb
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  • For gymnastics or weight lifting. Conveniently wrapped in 2 oz. blocks, eight blocks per 1 lb. package.
  • For gymnastics or weight lifting. Conveniently wrapped in 2 oz. blocks, eight blocks per 1 lb. package.
Specs:
Height3.8 Inches
Length7.7 Inches
Release dateJune 2011
Weight1.15 Pounds
Width7.3 Inches

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Found 24 comments on GSC Gym Chalk - 1lb:

u/RE401 · 148 pointsr/Fitness

Chalk

Lifting with chalk is a completely different experience than without. Nothing like your grip being perfect when the weights get heavy.

u/TheSpruce_Moose · 16 pointsr/weightroom

I got this in September and I'm still wondering if I should put it in my will to leave to my descendants (it's lasting that long). Worth it.

u/Nerdlinger · 6 pointsr/Fitness

This is what I use. Cheap as hell, lasts forever. Just put a block in a ziploc bag and bust it up to keep things neat.

u/[deleted] · 4 pointsr/Fitness

And you can get a pound of it for maybe $10 from Amazon. I use this stuff, I am about halfway through the first of eight bars in the pack, after six weeks or so. I only really use it to deadlift, though, there's no real need for the other lifts.

u/DrMrBurrito · 4 pointsr/climbing

I use gymnasts chalk. I can't tell the difference between this and boutique chalk like Friction Labs.

u/futuremo · 3 pointsr/Fitness

I bought this chalk in September for $12 a pound. Comes in 8 blocks. Have not finished a full block yet and I workout 5+ times a week on average, so I imagine it'll last 2 years minimum.

I bought these straps when I decided I didn't want to use mixed grip anymore since they had the best reviews on Amazon and I have no complaints, they're excellent.

Now I just need to stop losing my goddamn wrist wraps.

u/FoomFries · 3 pointsr/climbing

Honestly, I just purchased a pound of magnesium carbonate on amazon. I haven't heard of a difference in chalk worth the pricepoint yet - though I'm always open to evidence proving otherwise.

u/She_Squats · 3 pointsr/xxfitness

Usually people wear knee-high socks while deadlifting to avoid scratches and such - and they are required for (most) federations during powerlifting competitions. So, socks will definitely help. Also, a lot of people use baby powder on their thighs to help the bar glide / reduce friction. I personally don't start baby-powdering until I hit 90% of my max though.

I don't have a liquid chalk recommendation, I use plain old chalk from blocks and it is really very cheap. Here is the kind I use - a whole pound for $13.00. It will last you literally years.

u/thriftyfetus · 2 pointsr/xxfitness

here ya go.

P.S. I hope you mean you use a pronated grip for lower weights...i.e. palms facing you, also called double overhand. Double underhand (supinated) would be a little odd and might set you up for a bicep strain!

u/Joyce_Hatto · 2 pointsr/golf

I use gym chalk on my hands when it gets hot. I don't wear a glove. Problem solved, at least for me, and I sweat freely.

Gym Chalk for Sweaty Golfer's Hands

u/nigelregal · 2 pointsr/Fitness
  • OPTIMUM NUTRITION Gold Standard Double Rich Chocolate

  • Flat shoes for lifts. If you have the money you can do something like adidas powerlift 2.0 shoes for 90 dollars or so and use them for squats and such. Grab some barefoot shoes or just deadlift barfoot.

  • Grip chalk. You likely won't need it now but getting a brick

  • calipers. You don't really need this unless you just want to track it and to ensure not gaining too much fat.

  • Maybe some vitamins

  • Creatine

  • blender bottles. Grab a couple.

  • Gym bag, lock

  • Small tanktops to show off the gains
u/Felosele · 1 pointr/leangains

As below, I hope you are using a mixed grip- it immediately improved my DL by like 30 lbs. Having a similar effect was chalking up my hands. Turns out most of the slipperiness was sweat. Chalk is cheap as hell too. 12 bucks for eight bars or so. of the stuff

u/NillIllusion · 1 pointr/LifeProTips

Magnesium Carbonate, also known as gym chalk or climbing chalk. Takes very little and it's dirt cheap, no need to get the pricey stuff, they come in solid 2oz. blocks. Could get it from a local rock gym, or here it is on amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/GSC-PGE4360X-Gym-Chalk-1lb/dp/B0000BYSM0/ref=sr_1_8?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1425369271&sr=1-8&keywords=climbing+chalk

u/tradotto · 1 pointr/climbing

It's pretty common. I have seen multiple people with a box of chalk blocks in their trunk. Here you get 8 blocks of chalk for about $9.

Edit: Found more links $90 bucket, 10,20,30 lbs of chalk,more

u/DREADLOCKSS · 1 pointr/bodyweightfitness

Good goals same as mine honestly.

What i meant by asking your goals was that there isn't a reason to enforce pronated form on the rings unless you had a pronated hand goal. I would start doing false grip pull-ups you may need some chalk but it's dirt cheap. or just do ring pull-ups and let the rings do whatever they want as long as you get full ROM. if you go the false grip route you may need to work in false grip hangs to get full rom on the bottom of the movement.

u/iLiftHeavyThingsUp · 1 pointr/bodybuilding

GSC Gym Chalk - 1lb https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000BYSM0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Uo8XAb837BBKJ

Will last you until your grandchildren die if you use it sparingly.

u/Robotra · 1 pointr/crossfit

I bought this and at my current use rate, it looks like it will last at least 6 months, probably more.