Gear

Gear for the gym

Disclosure: PRGRIP below is our own brand, owned by the person who runs ChalkMap, so we earn money if you buy it. Links marked “Affiliate link” (currently Chalkless) are affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you. We only describe these products using what the brand itself says. Brand names, logos and product photos belong to their owners and are shown to identify the products.
PRGRIP anti-slip lifting mat in red and black with its carry pouch
Our own gear

PRGRIP makes training equipment. Its PR Grip Mat is a double-sided grip mat (16 x 26 inches) that holds by friction on benches, seats and machine pads, with no chalk or residue, and it is machine washable. The site also sells handles and straps built to go with it.

Affiliate picks

Chalkless Black grip enhancer bottle
Affiliate link

Chalkless is a grip enhancer for lifters who can't or don't want to use chalk, which makes it a fit for gyms that ban it. The brand says it removes slip at the source and gives “up to 70% better grip”, and says it has appeared on Shark Tank. Those are the brand's claims, not our test results.

Use code cizgmrlr for 10% off at chalkless.com (offer set by Chalkless).

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More picks coming

This page will also hold a short list of belts, sleeves and rack picks we'd use ourselves. Planned partner: Titan Fitness (affiliate application pending, nothing signed).

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