Reddit reviews Frank Endo Endo Block Chalk - 1 pound by

Wrist wraps: Convict. Strangulator.

I've found the 24" wraps to be perfect, as they allow for three rotations around the wrist when wrapped firmly. The convicts are good for every-day lifting. The strangulators are much firmer, providing a cast-like support for the heavy stuff. The elasticity is great in both pairs. The velcro hasn't shown any depreciation after a year of heavy usage, nor are there any signs of wear to the stitching.

Chalk: Magnesium Carbonate Block

I usually pick my chalk up at the local Sports Authority, but I have absolutely no clue what brand it is. I've heard from others at my gym that not all blocks of chalk are created equally. Some have reported that their chalk feels too slippery, or doesn't apply well. Since they're so damn cheap, buy around until you find a brand that you like. I had at one point in my life been an avid rock-climber. I tried my climbing chalk in the gym (white gold powered chalk in a sock) and found that it didn't apply as easily as the blocks. I keep my blocks, now nicely broken up, in a small protein container.

Belts: Nylon. Inzer 13mm.

I like my cheap nylon belt for its ease of use and versatility. When I'm not going for a PR, and I just need a bit of extra stability, it's the one I'm using. I've had it for years, and it's still just as strong as when I first purchased it. I use it for squats above 3 plates, OHP above BW, and cleans above BW. I can't make it work for me when deadlifting. When it comes time to move some real weight, that Inzer belt is the king. Go with the single prong, 13mm, and select one size above your belt sizing. So, for guys wearing 32" pants, get the medium. Double prongs are a pain in the ass, and from the two belts I've tested, they don't do a damned thing. The link above is showing the dual prong belt, but the options are on the page for the single prong. Lots of guys seem to be going with this belt. I've heard really good things about it, but I'm not sure that I'd want a belt with so little adjustability on the fly. I may end up picking one up at some point, and add a screwdriver to the list of contraptions I carry in my gym bag, once I get my hands on one to test.

> Does anyone have anything to add regarding chalk that I've missed?

Block Chalk

Yeah. At muscle beach, we don't use loose chalk or liquid chalk. We use block chalk. We have tried many different brands over many years and the best one by far is the one made by Frank Endo.

This is not as messy as any loose chalk, by far. We throw it on the sand and it stays all together.