Reply With QuoteTweetJust started useing them,I think they make a huge difference when going heavy.
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Wraps when Squatting?
TweetDo you bros use wraps when you get into your heavier squats? I was thinking of starting to use them since I had a recent injury during squatting that left me with a partially torn medial quad (the tear drop just next to the knee). It won't affect me long term but thought using wraps may help prevent another injury in the future. So I would like to hear who uses them and at what point in your sets do you put them on.
Thanks Bros,
ZZZOOM
TweetJust started useing them,I think they make a huge difference when going heavy.
TweetI have "jumpers knee" my knees grind and pop like crazy and I have read that wraps would cause more friction on the already dry joint..
I usually dont wear a belt untill I get over 400lbs then I put one on for last 2 sets.
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TweetI squat naked. I get a lot of strange looks...
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TweetLOL thats funny..
it almost happened to me 2 weeks ago... As I was descending down with 405 on the 5th or 6th rep my shorts ripped out..LOL luckily they had a liner in them or my boys wouldve dangled for the rest of my workout..
TweetI always heard wraps were more harmfull the help. They don't encourage the knee joint, or surrounding support muscles to strengthen. I wouldn't use them unless I had to. I have heard that wearing neoprene knee sleeves are helpful because they keep the joint warm. Have you tried any "joint support" supplements?
TweetZZOom, that muscle is called the vastus medialis and is a common place for knee injuries. When this muscle is weak or partially torn, as in your case, it just lessens the support for your knee especially the patella. You need to do leg extensions each time you train legs and really focus on squeezing the v. medialis. I would do 10 sets of leg extensions prior to any other leg work.
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TweetI myself do not use knee wraps. Hope you heal up quick zzoom
TweetThanks for all the great information Bros.
Ellas thank you very much. My Orthopaedic recommended that to me as well.
Merry Christmas.
ZZZOOM
Tweetiam a no wraper Ive been lucky with my knees.
shoulder & elbows weak points.....
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