Grip Aids
Tools or substances that improve grip on Hyrox station equipment. Chalk and gymnastic grips are typically allowed; tape, gloves, and lifting straps have specific rules.
What Grip Aids means in Hyrox
Grip aids in Hyrox include chalk, gymnastic grips, gloves, tape, and lifting straps. Each has different rules: chalk is universally allowed, gymnastic grips and gloves are allowed in most events but checked per division, hand tape is allowed for blister/cut protection but not as a grip aid, and lifting straps are typically banned because they remove grip work (especially on the farmers carry). Specific rules are published in the event athlete handbook.
Context and use
Gear / rules. The most common legal grip aids are: chalk on the hands before the sled pull and farmers carry, hand tape for known blister spots, and gymnastic grips for the rower handle.
Examples
- Chalk: legal everywhere — apply before sled pull and farmers carry.
- Gymnastic grips: legal in most Open events; check per Pro event.
- Lifting straps: banned in most Hyrox events — count as removing grip work.
Frequently asked questions
Are grip aids allowed in Hyrox?
Some yes, some no. Chalk and gymnastic grips are typically allowed; lifting straps are banned. Check our gear-legality blog posts for full details on each type.
Should I use chalk in Hyrox?
Yes — chalk is universally allowed and significantly helps grip on the sled pull rope and farmers carry handles. Apply at the start of the race or before each grip-heavy station.
Related Hyrox terms
- Compression Sleeve — A tight elastic sleeve worn on arms or legs during Hyrox. Allowed in Open division; banned in Pro division as a grip aid.
- Open vs Pro — The two main Hyrox divisions. Open is open-entry with standard weights; Pro is qualification-only with heavier weights and faster expected times.