Here is a very useful video filmed at the Getstrength Factory gym, the boys in action with their Knee Wrapping technique. The key point is to keep your leg straight while wrapping, it is very handy to get your training partner to help to keep your leg straight or even wrap your legs if you are lucky enough to have a training partner. The next video on wrapping will be a demonstration on how to wrap your knees when you are on your own. enjoy,We at Getstrength can now recommend after … [Read more...] about How to wrap your Knee’s for Heavy Squatting
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How to use Knee Wraps
This how-to and why article and video areN on "How To Use Knee Wraps For Effectiveness and Safety During Squatting." Coming from an NZ Powerlifting background, I have wrapped my own knees and other people's knees a few thousand times. It becomes second nature after a while, but looking around you will find most people wrap differently. I have put together a video of the simplest and most effective ways of wrapping your own knees. These are basic wrapping techniques there are more advanced ways … [Read more...] about How to use Knee Wraps
Why Should I use Knee Sleeves
I had an email today from a customer, they were asking the question " Why should I use Knee Sleeves?" I have compiled a list of 20 reasons why you should train with knee sleeves. I would like to thank all the Getstrength Facebook page fans in help with creating this list. Regards Steve Thompson Knee Sleeves can help prevent injury Gives your Knees support during exercise. Knee Sleeves use compression to increases blood flow. Knee Sleeves can help reduce pain in … [Read more...] about Why Should I use Knee Sleeves
Why our Knee Sleeves are better!
Introducing our new Getstrength Knee Sleeve, designed with the power athlete in mind. These Knee Sleeves are used in Powerlifting, Strongman, Crossfit, and Weightlifting through-out New Zealand. The new Knee Sleeves have 7mm of neoprene knee support, other Knee Sleeves on the market range between 2mm and 5mm . With 7mm you get the most possible support out of your knee sleeves during exercise. Plus the bonus of the 7mm you create more warmth in the knee joint, which in return creates … [Read more...] about Why our Knee Sleeves are better!