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Knee Sleeves: Protection or Performance?
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2026 2:30 am
by MoscowBarbell
Do they actually prevent injury or just help you lift 10kg more?
Re: Knee Sleeves: Protection or Performance?
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2026 3:45 am
by SlavPower
Warmth is the main factor. Hot joints are less likely to snap.
Re: Knee Sleeves: Protection or Performance?
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2026 5:10 am
by IronBearRU
They give great proprioception. You feel more stable.
Re: Knee Sleeves: Protection or Performance?
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2026 6:40 am
by RedSteel92
SBDs are the standard. They definitely add a few pounds though.
Re: Knee Sleeves: Protection or Performance?
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2026 7:15 am
by RusTitan
I don't squat without them anymore.
Re: Knee Sleeves: Protection or Performance?
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2026 7:50 am
by MoscowBarbell
Do you wear them for the whole workout?
Re: Knee Sleeves: Protection or Performance?
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2026 8:40 am
by SlavPower
Just for squats and lunges. Take them off for accessories.
Re: Knee Sleeves: Protection or Performance?
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2026 9:05 am
by IronBearRU
They get too sweaty if you keep them on too long.
Re: Knee Sleeves: Protection or Performance?
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2026 9:35 am
by RedSteel92
The smell is real.
Re: Knee Sleeves: Protection or Performance?
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2026 10:10 am
by MoscowBarbell
Haha, I bet. I will look into some 7mm ones.