# chalk recommendations **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous\ **Tags:** chalk, grip\ **Created:** [January 28, 2018, 10:51pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/chalk-recommendations/811 "2018-01-28T22:51:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Aaron\_Jordan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/aaron_jordan/32/1034_2.png) [@Aaron\_Jordan](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Aaron_Jordan)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2018, 10:51pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/chalk-recommendations/811/1 "2018-01-28T22:51:07Z")
I am currently running the 12 week Strength Template and finding my mixed grip for DL’s and pulls is trailing behind the potential gainzZz. My hands get pretty sweaty so even trying hook grip hasn’t helped. The commercial gym I train at doesn’t allow chalk, is there a less messy alternative that you recommend? I’ve been looking at different liquid chalks, but not sure what’s gimmick and what might help. Thanks in advance for the help! ---
**Author:** ![ddoherty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/7ab992/32.png) [@ddoherty](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/ddoherty)\ **Post date:** [January 29, 2018, 12:56am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/chalk-recommendations/811/2 "2018-01-29T00:56:17Z")
Eco Ball is your stuff. Its some form of magnesium something-er-other that leaves no residue and a fine dust if in a pile, but disperses super easily. I use it in my gym that frowns upon chalk use. > **[Amazon.com : Metolius Eco ECOB001 : Climbing Chalk Bags : Sports & Outdoors](https://www.amazon.com/Metolius-Eco-ECOB001/dp/B003MSRRMG)** > > The Metolius Super Chalk Eco Ball uses colored chalk to reduce trace on the rock. No more slap marks, no more white holds, no more spilled chalk piles. If you care about the rock you climb on and want to reduce the chance of access issues, you should...