ChalkMap blog
Plain guides for lifters who need a gym that fits.
What to look for in a deadlift platform gym
A practical checklist for judging a gym for heavy deadlifts: platforms, plates, drop rules, chalk, hours and crowding.
Powerlifting gym etiquette: chalk
Plain rules for using chalk without getting it banned for everyone, from where to chalk up to how to clean the bar.
Liquid chalk vs block chalk and which gyms allow each
How liquid and block chalk differ, why gyms treat them differently, and what a few chains say in their own words.
Lifting on the road: finding a gym when you travel
How to find a gym that fits your training when you are away: search, check the rules, day passes, 24/7 access and packing chalk.
How to ask your gym about chalk
A short script for asking about chalk and deadlift drops, who to ask, when, and what to do with the answer.
Does Planet Fitness allow chalk?
What Planet Fitness actually publishes about chalk, what lifters report, and what to do if you want to pull heavy there.
Chalk friendly gyms: how to find one near you
Four ways to find a gym that allows chalk, and how to tell a real yes from a guess before you buy a membership.
Best way to chalk up for deadlifts
How to chalk your hands for deadlifts without making a mess: how much to use, when to apply it, and how to clean up.
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