xpin2winx Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 (edited) I started out my grip training taking advice from lee hayward and he said not to chalk your fingers so they could slide over the gripper easier and only to chalk your palm. He's pretty awesome when it comes to grip strength and overall strength. But i see alot of people chalkin up their whole hands. I just started chalking my hands and it helps with negatives and holds but whats your take on it. I removed you Fbomb, thanks. Edited April 10, 2012 by Bearcat 74 Fbomb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat 74 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I have never seen any difference chalking my whole hand vs only the palm with grippers. I chalk my whole hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Chalk your whole hand. If you're worried about your fingers binding up on the knurling wrap some electrical tape around the finger side or get some of those gripper sleeves that Gripper Superstore sells. (null) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvhills Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I don't use anything, but that's just because i don't have any chalk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 I chalk my entire hand. And the gripper handles if it's a serious workout. I have never seen Lee Hayward described (until now) as "pretty awesome when it comes to grip strength." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xpin2winx Posted April 11, 2012 Author Share Posted April 11, 2012 (edited) I chalk my entire hand. And the gripper handles if it's a serious workout. I have never seen Lee Hayward described (until now) as "pretty awesome when it comes to grip strength." he can close the hg350 pretty easily and also has a video of him closing the HG400. I think hes sponsored or does some sort of deal with Heavy Grips so he doesnt mention the CoCs. Im assuming he probably could close a 3.5 edit. i should of said gripper/crush strength. not grip strength in general Edited April 11, 2012 by xpin2winx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 I seem to remember Nathan Holle, who some still consider the finest crusher, advocating chalking only the palm. I'm with Heath and Ben though, I've never seen a difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellswindstaff Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 I chalk more than just my whole hand. I chalk my face, my feet, and my chest too. You can never be over-prepared. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvhills Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 what is the advantage of using chalk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anwnate Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 I chalk more than just my whole hand. I chalk my face, my feet, and my chest too. You can never be over-prepared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat 74 Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 what is the advantage of using chalk? More friction/less moisture so the gripper doesn't slip in your hand. My name is Heath and I am a chalkaholic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellswindstaff Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Really though. There are advantages and disadvantages to using chalk. Personally, I don't use it in training unless I'm going for a max. It's almost like using knurling vs no knurling ... I personally have found that my skin get irritated a lot faster with using chalk frequently... but then again I have ridiculously dry skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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