The Hit Fitness Gym Chalk Block | 8 Blocks are used in weightlifting and gymnastics, primarily for its ability to improve grip. It's made from magnesium carbonate, which helps absorb sweat and moisture from the hands, providing a dry surface for a better grip on bars, rings, or weights. Here's how it's used in each sport:
Features
- Experience the Power of Ultra Grip: Our chalk blocks are specifically designed to provide you with an ultra grip, giving you the confidence to tackle even the toughest workouts with ease.
- Antibacterial Assurance: Hit Fitness Chalk Blocks are equipped with antibacterial properties to help keep your hands clean and free from unwanted germs and bacteria.
- Sweat Reduction for Optimal Performance: Our chalk blocks are engineered to reduce sweat, ensuring that your grip remains firm and steady, even during the most intense training sessions.
- Stain-Free and Aesthetically Pleasing: Hit Fitness Chalk Blocks are designed to be stain-free, keeping your hands, equipment, and surroundings looking fresh and clean.
Where it's used
» Weightlifting «
- Barbell Grip: Weightlifters use chalk to enhance their grip on the barbell. This is crucial, especially in movements like the snatch and clean and jerk, where the lifter needs to pull the barbell explosively from the ground or shoulders.
- Preventing Slippage: A secure grip prevents the barbell from slipping out of the lifter's hands during a lift. This is vital for safety and performance.
- Overhead Movements: In movements where the barbell is lifted overhead, such as the jerk in a clean and jerk, chalk helps prevent the bar from slipping and allows the lifter to maintain control.
» Gymnastics «
- Parallel Bars and Rings: Gymnasts apply chalk to their hands to maintain a firm grip on the parallel bars, rings, or any other apparatus they're using. This is crucial for executing precise movements and holds.
- Vault and Uneven Bars: For gymnasts performing on the vault or uneven bars, having a secure grip is vital for generating and controlling momentum during swings, flips, and dismounts.
- Floor Exercises: While not as crucial as on other apparatus, chalk can still be used in floor exercises to ensure a secure grip on the mat.
How much does shipping cost?
• Small standard parcels: €7.95
• Small Irregular shaped parcels: €13.95
• Medium Irregular shaped parcels: €21.95
• Large Irregular shaped parcels: €29.95
• Heavy (>30kg) standard parcels: €49.95
• Heavy (>30kg) Irregular parcels: €59.95
• Oversized / Bulky Items: €79.95
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How long does it take?
• The majority of our orders are delivered in 2 to 3 business days.
• Larger / Bulkier Orders can take up to 7 days.
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