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KNEE SLEEVES VS KNEE WRAPS What is the Difference

While it is true that thereu2019s a lot of gimmicks in the fitness industry, thereu2019s also equipment that can revamp the way you train and the gains you make. And when it comes to the largest joint in your bodyu2014the kneeu2014it makes sense that youu2019re going to want to keep it healthy and functional.<br><br>

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KNEE SLEEVES VS KNEE WRAPS What is the Difference

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  1. KNEE SLEEVES VS KNEE WRAPS: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?

  2. While it is true that there’s a lot of gimmicks in the fitness industry, there’s also equipment that can revamp the way you train and the gains you make. And when it comes to the largest joint in your body—the knee—it makes sense that you’re going to want to keep it healthy and functional. This is where knee sleeves and knee wraps come in. Two popular methods of giving your knee added support and helping your lifts, these tools can be a boon to those who know how to use them in the correct situations.

  3. WHAT’S IN A KNEE As we mentioned, the knee is the largest joint in the body. And in this case, size does matter since you’re going to be using the knee for a very wide variety of movements in athletics and sports. Anything from a light jog to a heavy deadlift will hinge on a properly functioning knee. But how does a properly functioning knee, function?

  4. Along with athletic feats, the knee allows us to jump, stand up, sit, and squat down. Made up of three bones (the femur, tibia, and shin), the knee is a hinge-type synovial joint allowing for flexion, extension, and a little bit of rotation. To keep everything in working order, there’s synovial fluid inside of the joint which lubricates things for easier movement.

  5. KNEE WRAPS, SLEEVES, AND BRACES We’ll briefly touch on the different methods of protecting your knee before going into each one in more detail. The knee brace deserves a mention as well, even if it’s not the focus of this article. It’s usually more structured than a sleeve or a wrap and used specifically to allow people to regain their knee strength and range of motion.

  6. It limits the amount you can move and helps with knee issues such as: • Locked knee • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome • Chrondromalacia Patellae • Patellar Tendonitis • Unstable knee joints

  7. WHAT ARE KNEE WRAPS? As we mentioned, wraps are used to restrict the movement in the knee joint and store elastic energy on the downward movement in the squat. At the bottom of the squat, your knees are going to want to spring back up due to the wrapping. This is also helpful in reducing the tension placed on knee joints and quadriceps.

  8. You’ll often find that they’re made from polyester canvas material, with rubber interwoven throughout it. They’re also often 72 inches long and 3 inches wide, but different variations exist. Some versions will have Velcro to secure them in place, while others you can simply tuck in to stay in place. There are also different methods of tying them up, but it mostly comes down to personal preference.

  9. There’s also a variation called Russian knee wraps. As the name suggests, you’ll often see Russian powerlifters using them. Along with Russian powerlifters, they’re also popular in Olympic weightlifting and squatting deeper. The material factors into this choice, since it’s much thinner and longer than the conventional knee wrap. This means you can get a wider range of motion, which is sometimes required, or wanted.

  10. WHAT ARE KNEE SLEEVES? Knee sleeves also go over your knees, but instead of being tightly wrapped, they’re slipped on like—you guessed it—a sleeve. Forgoing the restrictions of wraps, knee sleeves are made of Neoprene and opt for breathability and optimal comfort foremost. However, they’ll also offer some level of compression on the knee, but not as much as with knee wraps. Their main function is to keep the joint warm and slightly compressed, helping you avoid future injuries and more easily recover.

  11. These usually come in two different thicknesses: 5mm and 7mm. You’ll want to opt for the thinner variant if you’re looking to use sleeves for activities that require more mobility and agility, such as running, basketball, or CrossFit. On the other hand, a thicker sleeve can be useful for additional compression and support when it comes to doing heavier lifts—either squatting or even deadlifting. However, watch out when it comes to choosing thick sleeves for deadlifts since they can get in the way of the bar.

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