Power System - Chalk Block 57g / Talk

Power System Chalk Block – magnesium carbonate gym chalk in block form

Power System Chalk Block is gym chalk in block form, made from 100% magnesium carbonate. The chalk absorbs sweat and moisture from your hands and helps keep your palms dry, so your grip on the bar, dumbbells and other training equipment stays firm even during heavy sets. According to the manufacturer, it is pure white magnesium carbonate used in CrossFit workouts, in Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting for bar control, and in other sports where slipping hands can get in the way of your performance. The compact block fits easily in a gym bag and is convenient to take with you both to the gym and to the climbing wall.

Magnesium carbonate in a block

The chalk is made from 100% magnesium carbonate. This white powdery substance binds sweat and moisture on the skin, so your hands do not become slippery during training and the grip surface feels drier. The block is easy to hold and rub onto your palms. You get the amount you need by rubbing the block against your palms or breaking off a small piece. According to the manufacturer, the block weighs 56 g and is white.

How to use?

Before an exercise, rub the block onto your palms and fingers until a thin, even layer of chalk remains on the skin. Shake or blow off any excess chalk so that it does not build up on the equipment. If needed, reapply between sets, especially when your hands start to sweat. Keep the block in a dry place, for example in a resealable bag or box, so that it does not absorb moisture from the air or get other items in your gym bag dirty. Before using chalk at the gym, it is worth checking whether the gym rules allow it.

Key features

• 100% magnesium carbonate – pure white gym chalk according to the manufacturer.
• Dry palms – the chalk absorbs sweat and moisture and helps keep your grip firm.
• Less slipping – a firmer grip on the bar, dumbbells, kettlebell and climbing rope.
• Block form – a compact 56 g block that is comfortable to hold and carry.
• For many sports – CrossFit, Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, gymnastics, climbing and bouldering.
• White colour – Power System product code 4083WT.

Who is it for?

Power System Chalk Block suits anyone whose training depends on a firm grip. The manufacturer lists gymnastics, bodybuilding, powerlifting, CrossFit, Olympic weightlifting, climbing and bouldering as suitable activities, as well as yoga, where it is important to keep the mat dry. The chalk helps with pull-ups and barbell work, kettlebell and dumbbell exercises, climbing rope, wall balls and jump ropes, as well as strongman-style exercises such as tyre flips, hammer swings and atlas stones. It is especially useful for people whose hands sweat easily during training and who find that the bar or dumbbell tends to slip from their grip.

Size and storage

The pack contains one white magnesium carbonate chalk block. The manufacturer’s website lists the block size as 56 g. The block is small enough to fit in the outer pocket of a gym bag and is suitable both for everyday use at the gym and for taking to competitions or on a climbing trip. Chalk is a consumable: the block gets smaller as you use it and can be replaced with a new one when needed. Store the chalk in a dry place and away from water.