liquid vs block chalk

Training Q&A [Moderated]
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Is there any advantage to using liquid chalk as opposed to block chalk (or vice versa)?

Looked around online and most comments were pretty much common sense - allergy/asthma irritation, the inevitable dust cloud from calcium carbonate block chalk vs increased expense and skin sensitivity/irritation occasionally generated by the rosin used in magnesium carbonate liquid chalk

Presently using block chalk in a small garage gym and even though the chalk is kept in a barrel, topped with plastic wrap (with a small hole for access), everything in the garage still transforms into a winter wonderland.

The take-it-with-a-grain-of-salt websites indicated that there’s typically no issue with inhaling the dust, but given the existing amounts of particulates already in the air, it’s difficult not to question the wisdom of that statement.

Lift for health (in my 70s) so even wonder if it would make more sense to forget chalk and just use straps when load overwhelms grip.

Thanks! in advance (especially for the forum - you folks are great!)

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Not really, outside of any individual-specific or gym-specific issues that need to be dealt with. Either are fine :slight_smile:

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I just made another batch of liquid by grinding up Ader chalk and mixing it with Rubbing alcohol. Works great and makes less of a mess. But you still need the block for applications other than hands.

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clever lad!

here’s the process if anyone is interested:

thanks! straitiron