sasquatch Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I noticed that in Coach Sommer's ring strength videos, his althletes don't wear ring grips. Is there something bad about using them?I wanted to get some because my hands get really sweaty fast, and I can't do multiple muscle-ups after that.I know Coach doesn't really like wrist supports because it weakens yours wrist, but are grips bad in the long run also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Lin Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Hey sasquatch, I solved my sweaty grip problem by wrapping my wrists with some athletic tape; maybe that will help you too. I wore weight training gloves too, for good measure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffdrc Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 i spray deodrant on my hands... just make sure its anti-perspirant... right gaurd works best for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasquatch Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 Thanks for the suggestions. I never heard of putting deodrant on hands before. Athletic tape Is grippy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregor Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 No it's not bad, but if you are not competitive it's throwing your money away. Ring-grips are used just in very advanced ring stregth series (inverted, maltese,..) and why are they used? Not because of slipery hands, but simply because you want same feeling in competitive routine.Buy magnesium chalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew.percussion Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I don't use my grips for strength stuff even though I compete. But It's not as high level as you... Actually, I've never done a muscle-up with grips... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blairbob Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I hate doing muscle-ups in new grips. The grips just don't bend right. Ehhck. Look into using chalk or you can find the spray on chalk substitute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasquatch Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 I guess I need to get some real chalk. I've been using the little sticks of chalk you write with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Duelley Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Chalk is really cheep, check out http://www.prowriststraps.com/weight_lifting_chalk_powerlifting_chalk. Its $1.95 a block or 12.95 for 8 blocks (enough for a REALLY long time ). There might be better prices just search it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasquatch Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share Posted March 20, 2009 Chalk is really cheep, check out http://www.prowriststraps.com/weight_lifting_chalk_powerlifting_chalk. Its $1.95 a block or 12.95 for 8 blocks (enough for the a REALLY long time ). There might be better prices just search it.Thanks for the link, good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymmie Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Sorry to dig up this thread. I'll like to ask regarding chalking since I rely quite a bit on chalk as I have sweaty palm, there is quite a bit of chalk left on my xtreme rings after every session. I'll like to know whether the excess chalk left on the rings will affect the durability of the rings or if I need to remove the excess chalk every session. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregor Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Sorry to dig up this thread. I'll like to ask regarding chalking since I rely quite a bit on chalk as I have sweaty palm, there is quite a bit of chalk left on my xtreme rings after every session. I'll like to know whether the excess chalk left on the rings will affect the durability of the rings or if I need to remove the excess chalk every session. Thanks More the merrier :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymmie Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 cool thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blairbob Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Yeah, we use my XR when we do rings by hanging them from the HB/strap-bar. Since the boy's use chalk on the high rings and ceiling hung rings, my XR have chalked sorta imprinted on them. Right now they're hanging in my garage and it's probably nice to have that chalk imprinted on them since I have none at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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