Knee Wraps

[_Ragnar_]

I was wondering who uses them? How often do you use them?

I have had knee problems for most of my life. I picked a set today.

[tiramisu]

I have a set but haven't used them for anything but compression bandages yet.
I'm giving the idea of using a belt for max doubles and singles soon though.

PR'ed 340 @ 225 this afternoon.

[PdH]

I use them on heavier sets. My old, creaky knees need a little support.

[tiramisu]

My knees don't need support but this is the second time I've pulled my quad pushing a PR. Do the wraps help with quad strains?

[PdH]

Can't say they help me with quad strains - I've gotten strains while using them. They sure help me with ligament issues though. I've found that strains heal in about a week or so, while ligaments (at 44) can take weeks, so wraps are necessary when squatting heavy.

[_Ragnar_]

Its ligaments for me too. shit at 22 it takes weeks for mine to heal!

[_Ragnar_]

I have a set but haven't used them for anything but compression bandages yet.
I'm giving the idea of using a belt for max doubles and singles soon though.

PR'ed 340 @ 225 this afternoon.

PRed?

[PdH]

Personal Record

[_Ragnar_]

of course

I did: squats: 135x15
225x12
275x10
295x10
315x8

my knee wont usually let me go much over 250.

315 is the most I have ever had on my back! And I use to do 1 rep max squats!

[PdH]

Actually, I was referring to your question about PR'ed. Good weights you're pushing there Bro!

[_Ragnar_]

I know i just felt like posting what i did today. Im 200 right now

[_Ragnar_]

Anyone else care to voice an opinion here?

[Talo]

I put them on when I'm squatting 500 + .

http://www.prowriststraps.com/inc/sdetail/137459

I've got knee issues also , but they're not bad when I stick to squatting and pressing . They get really bad when I start running or jarring them around in different activities. I blew out my knee two summers ago and it took me about 8-12 months of self theropy to get them back to where I could squat , but it was squatting that made them heal up.

[cheesesteak]

Have 2 ****ed up knees. Have to wear my Inzer wraps for all quad/ham exercises.

[TommyG]

Have always had loose ligaments, have blown out one of my knees and seriously strained the other. I use inzer wraps on heavy sets, but try and go without for the rest.

I have heard that wraps can be hard on your knees as it compresses the knee cap and doesn't let it travel, is there any truth to this?

[CanadianIron]

Anyone know where one might buy knee wraps? I cant go deep with anything over 315 without my knees feeling terrible... id like to try these.

[dku]

^ Are you sure you're not bending them in or out when you squat?

[PdH]

Anyone know where one might buy knee wraps? I cant go deep with anything over 315 without my knees feeling terrible... id like to try these.

When I was in Van I bought some good wraps at Reflex. $30.

[CanadianIron]

^ Are you sure you're not bending them in or out when you squat?


Pretty sure.... they usually dont hurt til after a heavy set and they make all these crazy grinding and popping noises... doesnt sound healthy.

[Shortdave]

before adding gear make SURE that your form is spot on.

[GYMBRAT]

Wraps are my bread and butter unfortunately, wish they weren't! blew both my knees out (at separate) times when I used to be into competitive Moto-x racing. Took a stupidly long time for them to heal so I could get back into doing my leg work...needles to say my legs definitely show it...... :( ......but they are coming along ;)