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Gymnasts use chalk on their hands to help them grip the Uneven Bars.

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It is actually magnesium carbonate. LOVE chalk!

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15y ago
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They use chalk because it soaks up the sweat on their hands when doing bar or something so they don't burn and get blisters so they can do there routine without damaging their hands

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Chalk helps their hands slide on the bars, keeping them dry without getting blisters.

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It helps with gripping.

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