Knee Sleeves: What, Why, and When

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Do your knees need a nice, warm hug? Phil covers the basics of knee sleeves for lifting - what they are, why you might want to use them, and when you would want to use them.
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@danielszemborski 3 года назад

Helpful. Thanks. I can't wait to wear these while doing curls in the squat rack.

@danieldeiparine5716 3 года назад

fucking hell🤣

@gideonrhodes1789 2 года назад

I'd recommend wearing them while doing skull crushers on the bench press

@MFmadlib15 2 года назад

Literally made me lol. Good shit

@michaelace4739 Год назад

You must be able to curl a lot. Awesome

@aljazslemc9569 4 месяца назад

Best be ready for me to use my new pair of wrist straps for my AMRAP of squats in the curl rack😝

@daviddanninger8342 2 года назад

Great video! No useless information, just a clear and helpful overview

@TestifySC 2 года назад

Thanks David - glad you found it useful!

@BJMifsud 2 года назад

Simple, no bullshit explanation. Cheers!

@TestifySC 2 года назад

Thanks very much!

@Spaxcore 3 года назад

Nice and to the point. Thanks. Subscribed.

@TestifySC 3 года назад

Thanks for the kind words!

@Spaxcore 3 года назад

@@TestifySC no worries! Good luck getting to a thousand.

@henningbierwirth Месяц назад

Really helps.Thank you.

@TestifySC Месяц назад

I'm glad it helped, and you might appreciate this one as well: How to (EASILY) Put on Tight & Stiff Knee Sleeves (TWO TIPS) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4ktbJkcIiP0.html

@danielmcgregor8803 Месяц назад

Great video. Thanks!

@TestifySC 29 дней назад

Glad you liked it, and you’re welcome!

@ldrago4710 2 года назад

Really helpful, thanks.

@TestifySC 2 года назад

You’re very welcome - glad it was helpful.

@KnittingwithMaxine 2 года назад

Haha I love this dudes personality. Great video, thank you!

@TestifySC 2 года назад

Thanks, and I'm glad you liked it!

@carps_gym 2 года назад

Not sure if it’s intentional or not, or just how he is, but Phil makes me laugh at some point in every video. “It’s this thing On the computer “

@TestifySC 2 года назад

Ha! Thanks :-)

@BenHiggins Год назад

Homer Simpson Reference

@andrewprine1833 3 года назад

Phil, your content is awesome. You gotta get a good mic though, I can hardly hear you.

@TestifySC 3 года назад

Thanks, Andrew, and you're absolutely correct. I've been meaning to do that for weeks now :-)

@TestifySC 3 года назад

@Player 1 Thanks, and we finally got a mic, so hopefully future videos should be a bit better in that regard.

@kevinwilson3337 3 года назад

@@TestifySC can I use these for skiing on a Nordic track machine seeing that I have mild arthritis in both knees ???

@TestifySC 3 года назад

Kevin - I don't have any experience using them while conditioning, but I know some people do use them during conditioning, and I don't see why you couldn't. If they help, I'd go ahead and use them.

@tyuswilliams4567 2 года назад

Love a good matter of fact video

@TestifySC 2 года назад

Thanks, Tyus!

@maximusstrength157 3 года назад

Thanks!

@TestifySC 3 года назад

You're very welcome!

@r1ofdeath920 Год назад

Thanks for teaching me the ways father

@TestifySC Год назад

Ha! You’re welcome :-)

@idonthavetiktok4473 Год назад

Most underrated lifting channel

@TestifySC Год назад

Thanks very much!

@jfox11000 Год назад

Been squaring for over 20 plus years in my 40s and have never used a knee sleeve in my life , thinking about buying some though for increase in my squat

@TestifySC Год назад

No guarantees of course, but people generally like using them quite a bit.

@ClassicTor 3 года назад

So i have sometimes its really weird pain in my knees while squating i went to the doctor and she said she didnt noticed something but when i squat i sometimes gets a little painfull snap and then after that i dont feel pain anymore and when i run i dont have a problem and its mostly my left knee

@Bognerman14 2 года назад

Great video! How about the Element 26 6mm knee sleeves? I hear the outer shell is very strong and made well, hence they have better support than even some cheap 7mm sleeves.

@TestifySC 2 года назад

Thanks for the kind words, and as for those knee sleeves, I don’t have any personal experience with them, so I probably wouldn’t be the best source.

@milbex 2 года назад

i love your sarcasm it kills me😹amazing video tho

@TestifySC 2 года назад

Ha! Glad you liked it :-)

@joeyto 2 года назад

So I have a pack test coming up. Walk a three mile time limit of 45 mins. My knees are a little weak. What do you recommend?

@coolio8477 2 года назад

Hey man, amazing video you made it so clear. Also do knee sleeves need washing?

@TestifySC 2 года назад

Thanks, and I’m glad you found it useful. Yes, I’d recommend washing your sleeves - how often will depend on how well you can tolerate their smell :-) if you sweat a lot, or if you train in a hotter environment, they will need washing more often. I air dry mine, and they dry pretty fast.

@lyecon2771 3 года назад

Been squatting for 3 months, pretty decent form and not terribly heavy (150lbs) and I have recently experienced a faint but noticeable pain deep in and around my kneecap. Hoping these can help reduce the pain a little bit

@benhallo1553 3 года назад

Tendon issues. You need to back off the squat volume

@drz1258 2 года назад

Look up Kneesovertoes !

@fernandomoreno7753 2 года назад

If you're having knee pain at only 150lbs then I'd take another look at your form unless you have a medical condition or something

@SP3XTRO 2 года назад

@@fernandomoreno7753 probably patella tendinopathy

@highvalue1195 Год назад

This was perfect for me and choosing to buy some for my boyfriend. He wants to do cross fit but he jumps into things too fast to show off, hurts himself, then beats himself up for not looking like professional. His knee was reconstructed after motocross accident so lifting hurts him a little. THESE WILL HELP 👏🏾

@TestifySC Год назад

I'm glad this helped!

@kicknitoldskool 3 года назад

Thanks for the video without trying to sell anything. Is a knee sleeve "cheating" or aiding the lift at all? I have a torn meniscus and the on the last few reps and the next day I feel it abit

@TestifySC 3 года назад

You're very welcome, and no, we would certainly not consider it cheating, and for what it's worth, they are allowed in raw powerlifting (as is a belt). It's not like a tightly wound knee wrap (used in equipped powerlifting) that actually stores a considerable amount of potential energy on the descent (allowing you to use that stored energy to come back up out of the hole). If a sleeve allows you to train with more comfort - and I bet it will - I'd recommend it. To be fair to the equipped powerlifters out there, knee wraps aren't cheating in that sport as they are allowed by those rules. Knee slide can sometimes cause some knee issues, and just in case that's an issue, you might want to check out our video on using a TUBOW: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_wEF-YDesaw.html

@kicknitoldskool 3 года назад

@@TestifySC awesome thanks very much for the tips! I'll have a look

@TestifySC 3 года назад

@@kicknitoldskool You're welcome!

@DannyOvox3 2 года назад

My patella tendon hurts during squatting, especially my right one. I am fine during deadlifting. I know you said you dont recommend wearing sleeves if the knees are fine during DL but what do you recommend as an aid to help the tendons during squatting?

@TestifySC 2 года назад

Daniel, In addition to knee sleeves, I'd recommend having a coach look at your squat. Specifically, I'd recommend contacting a Starting Strength Coach, and you can find the directory here: startingstrength.com/coaching/ssc (If you can make it to Omaha, we can work with you in person, and if you're can't, we can set up a remote session. All this said, this is not intended to be a sales pitch for Testify - suffice to say I'd advise working with a good coach). Barring that, I'd recommend taking a look at these videos as they may help with some technique and tendon issues: How to Start Lifting | Learn to Squat ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-iDWIeTVoGG8.html TUBOW: The Portable Squat Coach ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_wEF-YDesaw.html The Squat: Hips and Knees Together! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Ejrk7KSbWRI.html Tempo Squats: What and Why ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7W_Qd2bGoqE.html I hope this helps, Daniel!

@__-wm9lu 2 года назад

Look up knees over toes guy. Do Patella raises

@Squirrel-harvest_ 2 года назад

Try hip adduction & hip abduction as a warm up 3 x 12 for each. I used to ache all the time when going straight into squats/deadlifts. Hope it helps

@DannyOvox3 2 года назад

@@Squirrel-harvest_ Yo thanks for the advise. I posted the original comment 8 months ago so I was just about 4 months into my Gym career! The patella tendon pain is gone now, I dont feel it at all even after heavy squat sessions. It was my form I think what was causing all the issues, I dont wear knee sleeves yet or any other aid for that matter I just focus on my form and the bracing part. so I am glad I figured it out. Yesterday I hit my heaviest squat PR yet, 315 :)

@bmbmaurer 3 года назад

Excellent seen these but no one talks about why and what they do.

@TestifySC 3 года назад

Thanks - glad it was useful!

@hiiiveee_i Год назад

Is there any starting point in terms of weight when to consider wearing them? Like If I should wear those even if my 1RM is less than 100kg? Or it depends on a person?

@TestifySC Год назад

No specific starting weight - if they would benefit your knees, then I’d recommend starting to wear them.

@brianleabo6295 3 года назад

So with having 3 acl and mcl Sugreys would this do me any good at all ?

@botanist3158 2 года назад

Damn bro ur cracked

@__-wm9lu 2 года назад

Look up kneesovertoesguy

@TestifySC 2 года назад

Brian, sorry for the belated response. If you’re squatting, you will probably appreciate knee sleeves. That said, the first and foremost thing I would recommend is getting some solid coaching on the squat. I recommend this for anybody who is squatting, but especially for someone with your knee history. My recommendation would be to find a Starting Strength Coach.

@jeremyburris4890 2 года назад

Would sleeves be good for lighter weight? Im new to lifting and I havent done anything heavy but im a 300 pound guy and my knees hurt just doing basic body weight squats.

@TestifySC 2 года назад

The simplest approach is to use them if your knees bug you, so I wouldn't worry about tying the use of the sleeves to a certain weight level. With that said, I would also recommend seeking out a coach to get some coaching on your squat technique as this can make a significant difference for those with knee pain (good coaching will always make a difference, but it can make an even bigger difference for those with pain). You can do whatever you like, of course, but I would strongly recommend seeking out a Starting Strength Coach. Here's the directory of SSCs: startingstrength.org/site/coaches We'd love to work with you if you're ever in the Omaha area, but there are SSCs across the nation to help you out and get you started on your journey of strength.

@5.7hemi79 2 года назад

Do the knee sleeves affect quad activation in the squat? I'd imagine if they're aiding knee extension they would take away from the workload on the quads

@TestifySC 2 года назад

Nah - knee sleeves will provide some compression and warmth for the joint, which makes things more comfortable, but they're not providing an appreciable amount of assistance to knee extension. Now, knee wraps, on the other hand, specifically the competition version (read: rather thick and extremely tight and restrictive) used by equipped powerlifters will absolutely aid in knee extension. As they stretch on the descent, they store potential energy, which is then used to come back up out of the hole. Of course, this is the point of such a wrap as they are legal in equipped powerlifting (as opposed to raw powerlifting, where only knee sleeves are permitted) and help lift more weight. Even with this in mind, competition knee wraps won't necessarily reduce quad activation because the lifter will simply lift more weight. Simplistic example here with an arbitrary numbers, but I think it will do the job: 90% "quad activation" without knee sleeves = 400 lb squat while 90% "quad activation" with knee sleeves = 450 lb squat since the sleeves provide the extra 50 lb. And . . . all this said, we don't train anyone who does equipped powerlifting at Testify, but you'll recognize competition wraps at a meet right away - it visibly affects how stiff someone's knees look when they walk. Short version: I'd recommend knee sleeves, and I'd stay away from competition wraps unless you want to do equipped powerlifting. (Training wraps are fine - they're thinner than competition wraps and will function like knee sleeves.) Sorry for the long answer.

@virajsfvk 2 года назад

nicely explained

@TestifySC 2 года назад

@@virajsfvk Thanks very much.

@ClassicTor 3 года назад

Ow 3rd comment.. does it matter if you use them with hamstring curls or leg extension and stiffleg deadloft because im gonna wear them under my pants because i trsin in long jogging

@buggyd4752 Год назад

I see people wear these over there sweats. Forgot my gym shorts today and I’m trying to see if I can find any videos on knee sleeves with sweat pants

@TestifySC Год назад

I haven’t worn them over sweats, but I have seen it done. They’ll probably fit tighter at the least. On a related note, people wear them over leggings/compression pants all the time, but those are significantly thinner than sweats.

@jackfahy2283 3 года назад

As of recently my knee sort of aches when I get to the bottom of the squat or right before it, would knee sleeves be the right thing for me ? Also would putting ice on the knee after my workout help with the aching ?

@TestifySC 3 года назад

A knee sleeve might indeed help your situation. Ice will help in the acute sense, i.e., it will help with the aching immediately afterward, but its effects will be temporary (which doesn't mean it's not worth doing if it helps). One thing to consider would be the possibility of your knees sliding forward excessively at the bottom of your squat. It might not be a problem, but in case it is, I'd recommend checking out our video on the TUBOW: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_wEF-YDesaw.html.

@jackfahy2283 3 года назад

@@TestifySC thank you my friend, subscribed !

@TestifySC 3 года назад

@@jackfahy2283 You're welcome, and thanks!

@agustinizarraras7877 2 года назад

Should I put my knee sleeves during my warm up sets or wait till my working sets????

@TestifySC Год назад

I'd generally recommend putting them on during your warm-ups, but it's not a huge deal either way. Some people will treat it like their belt and put it on sometime around their last warm-up.

@TooMuch__2 Год назад

Should i wear them while running? I run on charcoal road here in india.

@TestifySC Год назад

You can indeed. The "should" part is up to you, but people do use them for running. They typically use a thinner variety than the 5mm and 7mm versions I discuss here, but I've seen people run in 5mm and 7mm versions as well.

@R4ZRHunterOwner 2 года назад

Sbd vs iron bull? is sbd worth 2x the price ?

@TestifySC 2 года назад

I don't have personal experience with either one (mine are Rehband), but we have lifters at our gym who use both and like both. I'd wager the SBD will last longer, and that might make up the price difference.

@vaguepg4994 3 года назад

wait are the iron bulls any good compared to the others on the board?

@TestifySC 3 года назад

The Iron Bulls belong to one of our members (unfortunately, I don't know who), so I don't have any personal experience with them, but I haven't heard any complaints, and to my knowledge, they're still in use.

@ravehglassner Год назад

Is it good for snowboarding?

@TestifySC Год назад

You could certainly use them for snowboarding.

@gopikrishnar218 2 года назад

Can we use sleeves during cycling

@TestifySC 2 года назад

I imagine you probably could, although I am certainly not a cycling expert. If you’re going to introduce a new variable into your training, as with most things, I would recommend starting on the conservative side of things. For example, trying out knee sleeves on a shorter ride and gradually increasing the distance is probably a better approach than putting them on for a century ride the first time you try them.

@patitopototo2877 Год назад

Is it healthy to wear knee sleeves on days I need to stand for 8 hours (work related Issue). I've been doing it and my knees feel no pain but I'm not sure if it's healthy.

@TestifySC Год назад

I don't imagine there would be any problem with doing that.

@patitopototo2877 Год назад

@Testify Strength & Conditioning that's great to hear, it's been a life changer for my working days!

@TestifySC Год назад

Glad to hear it!

@patitopototo2877 Год назад

@@TestifySC sorry just to clarify and stop spamming: I wear them DURING work for 8 hours straight, is that ok? PS: Thank you so much for your time!

@TestifySC Год назад

No worries:-) While I don’t have any experience wearing them continuously for that much time, as long as you’re not experiencing any negative effects (and presumably, they’re not so tight that they’re negatively affecting circulation), then I don’t see any problems with it.

@pouriansoutdoors Год назад

Will knee sleeves reduce muscle growth?

@TestifySC Год назад

Nope, no worries there. And if someone’s knees are a bit bothersome, and knee sleeves provide enough comfort that training is more consistent and therefore productive, they’d actually help muscle growth.

@cheyennevazquez1810 Год назад

lol the internet line

@TestifySC Год назад

I try :-)

@rsd22123 2 года назад

I have 4mm knee sleeves for when I hike up mountains with my dog. I also use the 4mm with my squats. After watching your video I’m guessing I should upgrade to 7mm for my squats and leave the 4mm for my hikes?!?!?

@TestifySC 2 года назад

If the 4 mm sleeves are working well for you for squatting, I wouldn't say it's a mistake to keep using them, but I'll bet you'll like the 7 mm sleeves better.

@rsd22123 2 года назад

@@TestifySC Thanks!

@TestifySC 2 года назад

You're welcome!

@jessicamm382 Год назад

Hi, I am decide to do jump rope and jogging I am not sure if I should use knee sleeve on them.

@TestifySC Год назад

They can be used for those activities if you like.

@jessicamm382 Год назад

@@TestifySC Should it be one knee or both?

@TestifySC Год назад

If only one knee is bothersome, then just use a sleeve on that knee. If both knees are a little cranky, then use one on each knee.

@jessicamm382 Год назад

@@TestifySCShould you use knee sleeve every time during exercise? And when should I not use it?

@TestifySC Год назад

@@jessicamm382 If your knees feel great, don't worry about wearing them, and if they're a bit cranky, go ahead and use them. This may sound simplistic, but don't overthink it. It's easy to go down a rabbit hole with too much thinking about stuff like this. We've linked to some solid knee sleeves in the description below this video (these were mentioned/shown in the video), but here they are again: Phil's Rehband knee sleeves: amzn.to/3wZW9cw Stoic knee sleeves: amzn.to/3cKSAQR Iron Bull knee sleeves: amzn.to/3RnUPs6 Hope this helps!

@flashback0180 Год назад

What about running!

@TestifySC Год назад

I’m assuming you’re asking about the potential benefit of knee sleeves for running, but feel free to correct me if I’m wrong. They can indeed be useful for running as well as other sports such as basketball, volleyball, etc.

@Phe_nom 3 года назад

Nice video...but poor audio quality. Get a mic please. Volume is really low.

@TestifySC 3 года назад

Roger that, and already done :-) That video was a while ago. It's interesting, though - have you by any chance checked your RU-vid volume settings? For what it's worth, my RU-vid volume is usually set to high, and as for my devices, I don't have my phone past 1/3 volume and I don't have my computer past 1/2 volume when I listen to it. Any louder than that, and it becomes annoyingly loud.