Does anyone haveany idea what the powder used by gymnasts is? You know, when they have to use the bars, rings, etc. What is it's composition? Is there an alternative?
2007-03-07 12:59:47 · 9 answers · asked by philg_uk2000 1 in Sports ➔ Olympics
It just ground up chalk. I've actually ground it up before, it's pretty fun :)
We use it for our gripping and for other purposes. Not only do we use it on our hands but also on our feet for things like bars and beam.
2007-03-11 13:35:24 · answer #1 · answered by Norah 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The powder is mainly composed of white chalk. the chalk is extremly necessary for a gymnast, it could make a huge difference in a competition. It generally rubbed all over the hands and feet, also the legs
The chalk help fill in the gaps in the hands. It absorbs sweat, and for some reason when i use it, it helps my grip. When you are on bars or rings, there is friction between you and the bar, which causes heat. This cause the skin to rip during rough movements. This can make a gymnast not attempt to give it there best because it is painful, or even if they do, they end up with burned/ ripped hands. Something sorta like when u do the monkey bars
2007-03-11 10:05:16 · answer #2 · answered by Bumble 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, first thing first.
That stuff is called chalk and it helps gymnasts to not get as many rips as usual on the bar. Chalk is also used for grip. An alternative to chalk is using grips but even with them chalk helps a WHOLE lot.
2007-03-08 22:36:37 · answer #3 · answered by Elephante 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is simply chalk powder!got this info by watching CSI yesterday :) notice that when u put chalk powder on your palm u will feel sticky sensation thus increasing grip when u want to hold on something.the same thing is used in weightlifting.u don't want to use flour or corn powder because when u sweat it will become a mess!!
2007-03-07 21:10:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Powder is a Rosin to enhance their grip.. Most Rosin comes from Pine trees......But in this day and age I am sure there are synthetic materials available
2007-03-07 21:05:28 · answer #5 · answered by wbaker777 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's just chalk so their sweat doesn't make them fall off the bars or rings, you don't need an alternative, it works fine
2007-03-07 22:52:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its just chalk so that if there palms get sweaty they dont slip.
2007-03-08 12:44:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its used to have hands move around quicker so u dont get stuck or get rips(ps they are also used with vault and sometimes beam
2007-03-08 17:01:11 · answer #8 · answered by ââ¢Â¥jessieââ¢Â¥ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well its mainly used for sweaty palms so they do not slip
2007-03-07 21:16:05 · answer #9 · answered by elceltics34 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋