09-23-2012, 08:26 PM
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Noob lifter
Max Brawn
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Ames, Iowa
Posts: 2,033
Training Type: Fullbody
Fav Exercise: Deadlift
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Originally Posted by LtL
I'd have a look at the Rehband brand of supports. They are the most used out there. EliteFTS' own brand comes out pretty well too I believe.
Al
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Originally Posted by big_swede
I recently got me a pair of rehband kneesleves and I love them. Keeps it tight and warm and since I started to use them, my knees have stopped to click during warmups =)
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Originally Posted by Fazc
Yeah, I'd say knee and elbow sleeves is more what you'd be after.
In my experience as long as you're sensible about it they will help rather than hinder. I'll be investing in some strengthshop knee and elbow sleeves soon for my raw days.
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Originally Posted by J_Byrd
I wrap my knees after 335 on every squat set, but I have had major surgery on my knee and its more for fear than anything. I wear knee sleeves on my elbows on bench days, mostly because its hard to find an elbow sleeve that fits. I think you will want the sleeves more than the wraps. Never used the knee sleeves, but I would trust Swede and Fraz on their recommendation.
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Originally Posted by Fazc
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Originally Posted by Ironman
I agree with J_Byrd. Sleeves over wraps. Just get a pair that aren't too tight. I use APT knee sleeves for both elbows and knees. The elbow sleeves were two-ply but were too supportive. They would cut off circulation, so I cut the plies apart and use the one-ply now. They keep my elbows warm and I can wear them the whole workout without any numbness. The knees sleeves are a little more supportive but I have a size that is larger than I need. They sometimes cause circulation issues but all I do is pull them down between sets.
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Thanks for the responses everyone. I will go ahead and get the blue sleeves from Rehband (Jackals gym)
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