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Elbow and knee sleeve recommendations

Posted on 7/14/23 at 9:45 pm
Posted by DonJuanDaMiles
San Diego, CA
Member since Feb 2014
1217 posts
Posted on 7/14/23 at 9:45 pm
I searched and all I found was people saying the only thing they use is wrist straps on dead lights etc but I’m trying to work myself back into shape after having long Covid and some mental health stuff, have had some knee surgeries from football and just wanted to support I guess for some persistent pain in these areas.
Posted by Blutarsky
112th Congress
Member since Jan 2004
11726 posts
Posted on 7/14/23 at 10:46 pm to
A good, tight compression knee sleeve is great.

LINK

Local BR seller.

Friction style wrist wraps are great and double as sweat bands during longer workouts are also available.

7mm knee sleeves provide the best support.
Posted by DrDenim
By the airport
Member since Sep 2022
936 posts
Posted on 7/14/23 at 11:30 pm to
My first ever pair of knee sleeves were Tommy Kono brand knee sleeves, they were pretty cheaply priced and cheaply made. Non-lined neoprene on the inside of the sleeve so they sucked to pull on and I ripped them doing so.

I replaced them eventually with Rehband knee sleeves and I started wearing elbow sleeves too. I have 5mm elbow sleeves and 7mm knee sleeves that are moderately tight. I absolutely love them as they are very comfortable, easy to pull on, and durable. I don't have any injury history, but I don't want one so I got these to keep my joints nice and snug and warm because I'm not getting any younger. These do provide a secure feeling that I miss hen I don't have them on.
Posted by Tiger in Gatorland
Moonshine Holler
Member since Sep 2006
9528 posts
Posted on 7/15/23 at 6:26 am to
I use Rehband and am on my 2nd pair in 10+ years. They are very comfortable and keep the appropriate amount of stretch/compression over the years. It's a must for my knees.
I'm always intrigued about how warm my knees are when I take them off after a workout. They do a good job keeping the knees comfortable.
Posted by lattin1
baton rouge
Member since May 2014
328 posts
Posted on 7/15/23 at 4:55 pm to
I've always been a fan of Strong brand sleeves but I also like Evolution Athletics.
Posted by HeLeakin
Member since May 2014
3627 posts
Posted on 7/15/23 at 7:25 pm to
SBD or A7
Posted by MWP
Kingwood, TX via Monroe, LA
Member since Jul 2013
10974 posts
Posted on 7/15/23 at 7:44 pm to
I used to use Inzer wraps on my knees for deads and squats but it’s like an act of congress doing that every set that I feel the need to wrap. So I bought the Inzer sleeves. Highly recommend.
Posted by bayouvette
Raceland
Member since Oct 2005
5589 posts
Posted on 7/16/23 at 5:11 pm to
Stoic
Posted by boxcarbarney
Above all things, be a man
Member since Jul 2007
25656 posts
Posted on 7/17/23 at 10:13 am to
This is the elbow sleeve I use Rehband
Posted by LSUAlum2001
Stavro Mueller Beta
Member since Aug 2003
48130 posts
Posted on 7/17/23 at 1:58 pm to
$50 for each sleeve is ridiculous.

I know Rehband has a lower manufacturing cost than everyone on the market and a pair of knee/elbow sleeves should not cost $100; even more laughable that it's 5mm neoprene and their 7mm stuff is $110-$120/pair.

My first pair of knee sleeves were either 3mm or 5mm Rehbands and they constantly slid down to the knee cap.
This post was edited on 7/17/23 at 2:18 pm
Posted by StraightCashHomey21
Aberdeen,NC
Member since Jul 2009
126599 posts
Posted on 7/17/23 at 4:35 pm to
Nordic knee sleeves
Posted by onelochevy
Slidell, LA
Member since Jan 2011
18037 posts
Posted on 7/17/23 at 5:54 pm to
Blue rehbands
Posted by boxcarbarney
Above all things, be a man
Member since Jul 2007
25656 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 9:09 am to
quote:

$50 for each sleeve is ridiculous.



I agree. I've been having my sleeve for years now. It was like $30 when I bought it. But, its lasted years of torture.
Posted by bricksandstones
Member since Nov 2015
1712 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 9:47 am to
I've had Iron Bull knee sleeves for several years. Nice comfortable and felxible fit, very durable. Almost feel naked doing back squat without them.
Posted by LSUAlum2001
Stavro Mueller Beta
Member since Aug 2003
48130 posts
Posted on 7/18/23 at 10:12 am to
quote:

I agree. I've been having my sleeve for years now. It was like $30 when I bought it. But, its lasted years of torture.


Also, the tighter the fit, the chances of the neoprene splitting increases.

..and from someone who has a hoard of them, the difference between a pair of sleeves that get daily use vs a new pair is night and day. You do not realize how much the older sleeves stretch.

A rule of thumb is to buy a new pair every 9-12 months if they get daily use. This goes for rehband's, too.
Posted by StreamsOfWhiskey
The Woodlands, TX
Member since Jun 2013
829 posts
Posted on 7/20/23 at 7:19 pm to
Stoic
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