Is Chalk Helpful for Dead Hanging?

Question

During dead hangs my grip is severely affected due to sweaty hands, would it be a good idea to use chalk?

Answer 1

Practising dead hanging with chalk is also effective because one’s hands would remain dry and reduce chances of slipping. This might even be able to increase hang time. It is a fair aid to that technique and can make the focus on technique and endurance less taxing.

Comments

using lifting loops or straps seems like a way to go

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Chimpanzee (and other related species) daily workout for millennium. Seems to work for them .
I've seen the thumbnails all over YouTube and decided to take a look since you're trying it out.  I work in construction and furniture removal; you know, you could use workmen's gloves if you want to make it easier on your hands.

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Gloves! Dude, gloves! I mean, like, gloves!!!

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Why is wearing gloves cheating? I wear them all the time while doing pull ups due to calluses

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To beat WR (he eventually lost it to two or 3 others guys) Goggins had to order some kind of custom made foam on his pull up bar. Basically the same as buying gloves. His hands were destroyed just like pretty much anybody who does high level of pull ups with no protection. It can get really bad and you can lose the skin of your hands if you keep on doing it