The use of chalk in the gym is often a hotly contested topic. Some lifters (particularly powerlifters) swear by chalk, and claim its use is as necessary a part of lifting attire as tank tops or tennis shoes. Other gym members (often the fitness, less hardcore types) see chalk as a messy and unnecessary addition to their gym. Both sides are partially right. Let’s delve deeper into chalk use in the gym.

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