No chalk?

**chest6** · 03-30-2006, 10:56 PM

You have got to be fvcking kidding me. I was doing deadlifts tonight and the guy goes "Is that your chalk?" I said yes. He said "We don't allow that here, it is too hard to clean up." Alright seriously..its a weightroom not a beauty parlor. This weightroom sucks ass. The heaviest dumbbells they have are 100s..you cant "slam" weights, and you can't use chalk. They also don't have a hack squat. I really hate this piece of shit gym. I think the only option is getting a membership somewhere

. Who votes I keep using my chalk til they say I can't come back??

**Pooks** · 03-30-2006, 10:58 PM

seriously, i havent heard yet of anyone being allergic to chalk, or maybe trippin over chalk n getting hurt.

It really is sad

**chest6** · 03-30-2006, 11:00 PM

Yeah..I always have people coming up to my like ohh sweet chalk can I borrow some..they dont allow it here

**-DedicateD-** · 03-30-2006, 11:01 PM

Originally Posted by chest6

You have got to be fvcking kidding me. I was doing deadlifts tonight and the guy goes "Is that your chalk?" I said yes. He said "We don't allow that here, it is too hard to clean up." Alright seriously..its a weightroom not a beauty parlor. This weightroom sucks ass. The heaviest dumbbells they have are 100s..you cant "slam" weights, and you can't use chalk. They also don't have a hack squat. I really hate this piece of shit gym. I think the only option is getting a membership somewhere

. Who votes I keep using my chalk til they say I can't come back??

haha, yeah my school gym goes up to 100 lb db's also, for chest press, shrugs, and rows, i just go heavy on bb first then use db's for 10-15 to burn as a second exercise... its not convenient but it works.

i also cant slam weights, nor drop them and make a sound, and chalk is out of the question. other then that its the perfect place to lift.

whats funny is also that today when i was lifting, they starting bringing in fancy new hammer machines and nautilus equipment...instead of investing in heavier db's they bring in pretty machines with fancy colors....owell i got 6 weeks left so im not too worried

**kloter1** · 03-30-2006, 11:03 PM

golds here doesnt allow it either. gay.

**chest6** · 03-30-2006, 11:04 PM

Yeah..I asked if they would ever get bigger dumbbells and theyre like "Probably not" I bet they'll bring it stupid machines too before they ever get bigger dumbbells

**chest6** · 03-30-2006, 11:05 PM

Originally Posted by kloter1

golds here doesnt allow it either. gay.

I need to go look for a hardcore gym when i get back to dallas this summer..i guess that puts golds out of question

**kloter1** · 03-30-2006, 11:07 PM

it might be just a rule for this one. id check it out. but ya i need a hard gym too. im sick of hearing kelly clarkson while im benching.

***G-1000*** · 03-30-2006, 11:11 PM

I would use it any way.

**chest6** · 03-30-2006, 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by kloter1

it might be just a rule for this one. id check it out. but ya i need a hard gym too. im sick of hearing kelly clarkson while im benching.

yeah, my old gym back home plays that shit it pisses me off

Originally Posted by gsxxr

I would use it any way.

yeah, i think thatll be my plan. Took me like 5 months to get caught

**TADOLFI** · 03-30-2006, 11:20 PM

I would keep using it and if you can get sticks to sneak in - use those and keep them outta sight.
Retards - what's next????
"Errr, Excuse me...excuse me, sir - we don't allow straps in this facility?"
Channel that frustration brother - I see some gains coming.

**chest6** · 03-31-2006, 12:21 AM

Originally Posted by TADOLFI

I would keep using it and if you can get sticks to sneak in - use those and keep them outta sight.
Retards - what's next????
"Errr, Excuse me...excuse me, sir - we don't allow straps in this facility?"
Channel that frustration brother - I see some gains coming.

thats a good idea. Sir..Im sorry but you arent allowed to deadlift over 4 plates here..you'll have to leave. I can see that coming :iconroll:

**Smak** · 03-31-2006, 12:33 AM

No chalk at my gym either.

I do like using it when deadlifting. I can't wear gloves.

I think very few gyms I've been to have chalk, lol.

**chest6** · 03-31-2006, 12:35 AM

Well..for telling me I couldnt use chalk..I just left the 495 on that I ended with

**C_Bino** · 03-31-2006, 12:45 AM

I dont ever use chalk, my hands are pretty much made of steel so I dont need it. But if I wanted to use it I would not let some asshole stop me thats for sure. Chest check out the membership agreement you signed or something if you can, see if it actually says anywhere that chalk is prohibitted, it it doesnt say anywhere then you are safe. But either way keep using it.

**chest6** · 03-31-2006, 01:12 AM

Its just the university's gym..not sure where there would be an agreement anywhere..but I'll check

**monstermasss** · 03-31-2006, 01:16 AM

most new gyms are like that, my gold is same way but i use it anyway!!!!!

**C_Bino** · 03-31-2006, 01:26 AM

Originally Posted by chest6

Its just the university's gym..not sure where there would be an agreement anywhere..but I'll check

Oh its a Uni gym I see. Well either way see if you can find out where they have rules etc. They must somewhere.

**GunTotingHipGangster** · 03-31-2006, 01:47 AM

dude i feel your pain

in my gym: no chalk, no mirrors, and no t-bar rows

it took me 4 months to get caught with the t-bar's, ive been worn that one more time and i'll get booted...im not worried
the b!tch said that the the v-bar gets damaged with t-bar rows

it puts a fvckin mark on it
oh well, 5 more weeks

**chest6** · 03-31-2006, 02:24 AM

Originally Posted by GunTotingHipGangster

dude i feel your pain

in my gym: no chalk, no mirrors, and no t-bar rows

it took me 4 months to get caught with the t-bar's, ive been worn that one more time and i'll get booted...im not worried
the b!tch said that the the v-bar gets damaged with t-bar rows

it puts a fvckin mark on it
oh well, 5 more weeks

Wow..thats awful..they said Im gonna dent the floor doing deadlifts.

**FranKieC** · 03-31-2006, 10:05 AM

I would keep using it. Since when do you listen to anyone Chest? You should clap it in his face if he comes over again

**Ih8urdsm** · 03-31-2006, 11:26 AM

a lot of gyms say that about chalk, and its not that they want to be d1cks and not let you 'USE' chalk, its that your making a mess with it!!!
Bring a gym bag, and put your chalk in a large ziplock...stick your hands in the ziplock when you need chalk , rub them in the bag, get excess off, and leave the bag in your gym bag...the only reason someone at the gym is saying something to you, is obviously because your getting chalk all over the place~!. If there was no messy chalk on the floor, they wouldnt care. And if there was no messy chalk on the floor, they wouldnt say 'its too hard to clean up'...you have to be responsible here too and say 'sorry if i got it on the floor, ill try to keep it cleaner'...i have used chalk for years, and never leave a trail..i see other people use chalk, leave a pile of dust on the floor, put so much on their hands that they have to clap to get it off an leave dust everywhere. I have worked in many gyms, and i know a lot of them dont like people to use chalk because of the mess they make. Just dont make a mess, and you wont have a problem.
Besides that, if a gym said something to me about it, i would ask to see that in the contract agreement, like said, and if its not there, i would just ask to have my contract terminated and i would find a gym that suits my needs and wants.
But seriously, just be neat about it ya know. No disrespect intended.

**chest6** · 03-31-2006, 11:30 AM

Damn good post. Well..my gym doesnt allow gym bags because they think you'll steal weights or something. They dont allow bags of any kind..you cant even bring a backpack in. I have my chalk in a large ziplock and put the chalk on top and then reapply after my heavy worksets. The excess gets on top of the ziplock..and then when I put it back in and zip it up..all that chalk spills on the floor. I guess I'll try putting the chalk on with my hands in the bag too..

**Ih8urdsm** · 03-31-2006, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by chest6

Damn good post. Well..my gym doesnt allow gym bags because they think you'll steal weights or something. They dont allow bags of any kind..you cant even bring a backpack in. I have my chalk in a large ziplock and put the chalk on top and then reapply after my heavy worksets. The excess gets on top of the ziplock..and then when I put it back in and zip it up..all that chalk spills on the floor. I guess I'll try putting the chalk on with my hands in the bag too..

yea, my training partner went through this back when i used to train w/ him at World Gym...funny thing is he was the resident bodybuilder there and one of the new kids that cleaned up the weights said something to him! lol...but he's such a nice guy, and does respect the club, so he started just applying his chalk over the garbage can by the DB rack whenever he needed it ...but before that he was one of those guys that would make a mess.
Its not that the gyms are against chalk, but they have to make every effort to keep the gym as clean as possible. I always just say 'work with them, they will work with you'

**Ih8urdsm** · 03-31-2006, 11:54 AM

Oh, and thats ****ed up that they dont allow gym bags, they should atleast allow those small string type of bags. I mean i'd get bothered by that, i carry my belt for deads, dip belt, wrist wraps, lifting straps, bottle of water, PWO Shake, extra set of lifting straps, knee wraps for heavy squats, cell phone, wallet, keys, Ipod, who the hell knows what else is in my bag..id hate to carry that shit around...but i do know i have a lot of crap
....What do they want you to put your stuff in those lockers?? The ones that always say "We arent responsible for stolen items"...WTF! Either let me carry my shit, or take responsibility!

LOL, i'd say, fine, if you dont want me to carry my bag, let me lock it up in your office

**chest6** · 03-31-2006, 11:59 AM

Exactly! My friend had some stuff stolen awhile ago. They dont even have fvckin lockers..they have like little cubby holes outside the weightroom. On backday I carry so much shit in. Belt, gloves, straps, chalk..and keys & id card if i dont have pockets that day

**MFT81** · 03-31-2006, 02:38 PM

At my gym we have a giant bucket of chalk and when we use it we clap our hands and it goes everywhere. We only play hard core rap and old school metal, NO ONE uses the squat rack for curls. We also feel free to take off our shirts or drop our shorts to see how contest prep is comming and no one thinks twice about it. sometimes someone will grunt loud or yell when needed, and no one cares about dropping weights, The place is always dirty, the bathroom smells horrid, we have 24 hour access and the best part is that it dosent cost me a dime.

**GunTotingHipGangster** · 03-31-2006, 02:43 PM

they make a chalk bag for rock climbers that works great in the weight room...you can find it anywhere climbing equipment is sold...they're usually around $20

i had mine stolen within the first 3 weeks of school, you've got to keep an eye on it if you get it

**mmaximus25** · 03-31-2006, 02:56 PM

I think if you use a chalk bag they won’t say anything... It sucks cuz all of the Gold's are like that now... But if you’re a regular the will surely not say anything with a chalk bag... they will however bitch if you have a chunk of chalk in a box.

**restless1** · 03-31-2006, 03:07 PM

no chalk at world gym where i go either

**taiboxa** · 03-31-2006, 03:11 PM

Tell them LOOK if i make a mess JUST ONCE.. i will quit using it but till them THE CHALK STAYS!

(and i was ever told i couldnt use chak i would kill sumwun

**chest6** · 03-31-2006, 03:11 PM

Man Im jealous MFT..I need to join a gym like that. I hope I won't have to join a gym before summer.

**chest6** · 03-31-2006, 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by taiboxa

Tell them LOOK if i make a mess JUST ONCE.. i will quit using it but till them THE CHALK STAYS!

(and i was ever told i couldnt use chak i would kill sumwun

gotta be clean now

**Squatman51** · 03-31-2006, 03:25 PM

were not allowed to but we used it anyway nobody really says anything to us

just hide it and dont leave it out

**Squatman51** · 03-31-2006, 03:27 PM

last week this chick said something to us about it..... it was hilarious she was like "hey you guys cant be using that FLOUR in here'' hahaha i was bitch I aint cookin

**chest6** · 03-31-2006, 03:34 PM

HAHAHAHA flour...I aint cookin hahaha damn that was fvckin funny

**Zanelike** · 03-31-2006, 03:41 PM

Gyms are becoming more and more restrictive in everything that you can, or in most cases, can't do. Pretty soon they won't want you to sweat on the equipment.

**chest6** · 03-31-2006, 03:48 PM

Yeah I know..they try to make me put pussy pads under the weights when I deadlift

**Zanelike** · 03-31-2006, 04:11 PM

New owners took over my gym. They brought in a bunch of new plate load machines and got rid of a bunch of the benches. There is now only one bench press, no more military press and they got rid of the leg press for some retarded ergonomic press machine.