Thanks for all the suggestions.

Is there a type or brand of chalk that I should buy? I just lift at home in my basement so I won't have to worry about being hassled by gym policy.

When I lift I have been using the one palm forward/one palm back grip, and alternate which is forward/back with each set. I guess I'll try both palms back at the start of the set and when my grip slips put one hand forward as suggested.

I was thinking about getting those hand grip squeezer thingies. Are exercising hands any different than any other muscles... How many sets/reps & days/week would I do with the hand grip squeezer thing?

Thanks.