- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Knee Sleeves
Posted on 8/23/21 at 2:12 pm
Posted on 8/23/21 at 2:12 pm
Decided that I'm going to pick up some knee sleeves. Periodically, I have some knee pain after heavy squats, so I'm looking for extra support. I'll only wear these during squats and possibly deadlifts. Any suggestions? 5mm or 7mm?
No history of knee problems, but I'm old AF.
No history of knee problems, but I'm old AF.
8
Posted on 8/23/21 at 2:15 pm to FieldEngineer
Heavy squats? 7 mm.
Posted on 8/23/21 at 2:16 pm to FieldEngineer
I like my SBD knee sleeves, I don’t remember there being options when I bought them but looking at the website mine are just the regular 7mm
Posted on 8/23/21 at 2:18 pm to FieldEngineer
I have 7mm that I wear for those exact purposes
Posted on 8/23/21 at 9:21 pm to FieldEngineer
It’s possible your knee pain could be associated with your age, but have someone check your squat for you. It may just be a movement issue. SBD makes good sleeves. I also recommend checking out Cerberus. Their websites should give descriptions and give you an idea of which one is best for you. I only use a simple knit compression sleeve from Nordic Lifting. I like them a lot.
Posted on 8/24/21 at 7:02 am to FieldEngineer
Been using blue rehbands for years. Won't squat without them
Posted on 8/24/21 at 8:24 am to FieldEngineer
I have strong by Mark bell. They are great.
Posted on 8/24/21 at 8:27 am to FieldEngineer
I have SBD 5mm sleeves, and they fit great. You don’t really need 7mm, and they might be too thick for your liking.
Posted on 8/24/21 at 8:52 am to DeafJam73
quote:
have someone check your squat for you.
Would be happy to, but I’m not sure who I would get to check it. There’s a trainer at my gym sometimes, so I may ask him. I’m making sure knees don’t flare out, squatting slightly past parallel, and toes are flared out slightly more than a natura standing position.
Posted on 8/24/21 at 8:55 am to Blutarsky
quote:
Heavy squats? 7 mm.
Heavy is relative. For me my current best is 230x8x3. Not currently doing any low rep weights, mostly out of fear of injury.
Posted on 8/24/21 at 9:12 am to DeafJam73
I'll second the Nordic Lifting 7 mm sleeves. Seem on my first pair tore while putting on after only two or three uses, reached out to the company, new pair sent and they've been great.
I also purchased a pair from WRX (think that's company) after rec from poster on here. They're a Louisiana company and I've liked them as well to keep in the rotation.
I also purchased a pair from WRX (think that's company) after rec from poster on here. They're a Louisiana company and I've liked them as well to keep in the rotation.
Posted on 8/24/21 at 10:39 am to Hu_Flung_Pu
quote:
I have strong by Mark bell. They are great.
I have some Gangsta and slingshot knee sleeves by Mark Bell. The strong sleeves would be in between these 2 in thickness
I like the gangsta's but they are a huge pita to get on and off . The strong sleeves may would have been a happy medium there
Posted on 8/24/21 at 12:46 pm to jennyjones
Is gangsta new or relatively new? Strong was the strongest they had when I purchased. I have the gangsta wraps and those are the best wraps I've ever had.
Posted on 8/24/21 at 12:51 pm to jennyjones
quote:
I have some Gangsta
Would not buy based on name only.
Posted on 8/24/21 at 3:29 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
quote:
Would not buy based on name only.
They likely don't make stubby sizes anyway. It would be like a wetsuit pant.
Posted on 8/24/21 at 7:40 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
quote:
Is gangsta new or relatively new? Strong was the strongest they had when I purchased. I have the gangsta wraps and those are the best wraps I've ever had.
They've been around for a year or 2. They're thicker than what is allowed in powerlifting meets fwiw. The Strong ones are legal
Posted on 8/25/21 at 7:10 pm to sp22
The 5mm came out last year so still pretty new.
Posted on 8/25/21 at 9:42 pm to FieldEngineer
Strength Shop
Page 1 of 1
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News