Knee Sleeves

Clayton Mac · 12-10-2011, 04:28 AM

Quick question...I've done some searching but can't find where to purchase a pair of those blue sleeves I see a lot of lifters wearing on their knees. Anyone know of a good place to look?

Thanks!

Manuel Buitrago · 12-10-2011, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Clayton Mac

Quick question...I've done some searching but can't find where to purchase a pair of those blue sleeves I see a lot of lifters wearing on their knees. Anyone know of a good place to look?

Thanks!

Here: http://jackalsgym.com/store.aspx?cat_id=RH

Clayton Mac · 12-10-2011, 06:56 AM

Thanks a lot. That is exactly what I was looking for. Any specific recommendations? What do you use?

Greg Everett · 12-10-2011, 10:39 AM

The old blue ones are nice, but I've come to prefer the new gray ones (7751 model). They're shorter, which I don't like because they tend to move more, but the thickness I think is better. With squats, the thickness of the blue sleeves can be a bit too much when it bunches up behind the knee in the bottom position and I think can actually irritate the knees a little. Doesn't bother everyone by any means, but I've noticed it myself and don't have that problem with the thinner ones.

Marcus Herou · 12-10-2011, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Clayton Mac

Thanks a lot. That is exactly what I was looking for. Any specific recommendations? What do you use?

I use both. The grey one on my left and the blue one on my right

Clayton Mac · 12-10-2011, 11:20 AM

Lol...Nice Matt...may have to try that.

I was towards the grey. It mentions that for a d tight fit to order a size smaller. Is that something you would recommend to prevent the movement?

Also, I am thinking of getting an elbow sleeve too. my left one gets pretty sore and takes some time to warm up to the front rack. Are elbow sleeves used much? Any experience with using them or should I just warm up more?

Keith Miller · 12-10-2011, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Clayton Mac

Lol...Nice Matt...may have to try that.

I was towards the grey. It mentions that for a d tight fit to order a size smaller. Is that something you would recommend to prevent the movement?

Also, I am thinking of getting an elbow sleeve too. my left one gets pretty sore and takes some time to warm up to the front rack. Are elbow sleeves used much? Any experience with using them or should I just warm up more?

Personally I would try and warm up more!! In competition you can wear knee sleeves, but NOT elbow sleeves. Something to keep in mind!!

Clayton Mac · 12-10-2011, 03:34 PM

True...thanks for the insight Keith. I'm nowhere near competitive level, but still something to consider should I ever choose to dabble in it later. Right now I just enjoy the challenge of learning a new sport. Thanks again for the advice.

Keith Miller · 12-10-2011, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Clayton Mac

True...thanks for the insight Keith. I'm nowhere near competitive level, but still something to consider should I ever choose to dabble in it later. Right now I just enjoy the challenge of learning a new sport. Thanks again for the advice.

No problem!!

And BTW, don't think you have to be "competitive" to compete in this sport!! If you keep waiting until you're competitive, you'll never compete!! So, I say to get out there and get in a comp, you'll learn alot about lifting, your lifts (weaknesses and strengths) and about yourself.

Clayton Mac · 12-11-2011, 05:39 AM

Well said! Thanks again.