chalk block

Climber's friction aid

A chalk block is a compressed cube of magnesium carbonate used by climbers, gymnasts, and weightlifters to keep hands dry and improve grip.

Athletes rub their hands across the block or break off pieces to apply.

Chalk blocks are the alternative to loose chalk powder, which creates more dust but distributes more evenly.

Related

climbing wall · gymnastics · magnesium · white · powder · dry · hands · bouldering · send it · gym · weight room · cuboid · friction · sweaty · palms · billiards · cue · cue stick

Opposites
grip enhancement vs grip reduction

chalk blocklubricant

Friction-reducing substance

grease · oil · hand lotion · moisturizer · petroleum jelly

moisture absorption vs moisture addition

chalk blockhand cream

Moisturizer for fingers and palms

humectant · wet wipes · water spray · glycerin · aloe gel

form/delivery method

chalk blockliquid chalk

Suspended powder for traction

Family

chalk, block, chalks, chalked, chalking, chalky, chalkiness, chalkboard, blocks

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G