Strength & fitness
Sweaty hands lifting: grip the bar without chalk dust
Chalk works, and it gets everywhere. Gamer Grip is a chalk-free cream that dries clear and keeps your hands dry for up to 4 hours, so you can hold the bar in gyms that ban chalk and leave no dust on your gear.
Why the bar slips
Deadlifts, pull-ups, kettlebell swings and anything on a rig all come down to grip. When your hands sweat, the bar rolls in your fingers and your grip gives out before the muscles you’re training do.
Chalk, liquid chalk and straps
- Block and loose chalk works, and it gets on everything. Plenty of gyms ban it.
- Liquid chalk is chalk suspended in alcohol. It’s less messy going on, but it still leaves a visible chalk layer on your hands and the bar.
- Straps and gloves take your grip out of the lift, or put material between you and the bar.
How Gamer Grip works
Gamer Grip is a chalk-free cream. It forms a moisture barrier between your skin and the bar and blocks sweat at the source. It dries clear in about 15 seconds, it’s non-sticky, and it leaves no dust or residue on bars, plates, rings or clothes.
One application lasts up to 4 hours, which covers a full session.
How to use it
- Clean, dry hands before your warm-up sets.
- Shake the tube and apply a pea-sized drop.
- Rub your palms together for about 15 seconds, until dry.
- Train. Reapply after about 4 hours with clean, dry hands.
Who uses it
CrossFit athlete Zach Anderson is a Gamer Grip ambassador.
Which tube to buy
Gamer Grip for Strength & Fitness. Every Gamer Grip shares one base formula; this is the tube made for the gym bag. Direct orders carry a 60-day money-back guarantee.
Lifting FAQs
Is Gamer Grip a liquid chalk?
No. Liquid chalk leaves a visible chalk layer behind once its alcohol dries. Gamer Grip is chalk-free and dries clear.
Can I use it in a gym that bans chalk?
It’s chalk-free and leaves no dust or powder, which is usually what a no-chalk rule is about. If you’re unsure, ask your gym.
Will it make the bar sticky?
No. It’s non-sticky and leaves no residue on bars, plates, rings or clothing.
How long does it last?
Up to 4 hours, which covers a full session.
How do I apply it?
Clean, dry hands. Shake well, apply a pea-sized drop, and rub your palms together for about 15 seconds until dry.