Knee Wraps: The Benefits and Drawbacks
What are knee wraps?
The knee wrap is similar to the wrist wrap regarding the logic that applies to both. Knee wraps are also to an “Ace” bandage, except that they are much thicker and stronger. The elastic material that is used to make the knee wrap is the same found in wrist wraps. The allowed width for knee wraps is 8 cm (3 inches), although they can sometimes be 2.0 meter, 2.5 meters or even 3.5 meters long.
Advantages of using knee wraps
The primary purpose of a knee wrap is to help in protecting the lifter’s knees from injury.
1. Knee wraps help to preventing knee injury. They protect the knee joint and act as a reinforced set of tendons during the squatting to enhance the explosive power out of the bottom of the lift. In other words, they help to keep everything firm and in place. They also keep the knee joint warm and therefore better lubricated with synovial fluid.
2. They help you to lift more weight. The knee wrap can help you to lift more weight depending on how tightly it is wrapped and the type of wrap used. Tight power-lifting knee wraps can add up to 20 to 50 pounds to the lift. When and who can wear knee wraps? Professional powerlifters wear knee wraps during competitions. It helps to provide support if you have just suffered a knee injury Knee wraps are also worn by people who engage in an extremely heavy set of weight lifting repetitively. How to put knee wraps? Knee wraps should not cover the calf muscles and also must not go higher than the upper region of the thigh. Knee wraps can be wrapped either in a crisscross around the kneecap or wrapped in a spiral form up and down the knee. Either of the two styles for wearing knee wraps work well; it depends on the choice of the individual lifter. Whichever method you use, ensure you wrap it tight around your knee and keep your leg straight. Types of Knee Wraps include; • Prophylactic • Functional • Rehabilitative • Unloader or Offloader It is important you consult a doctor or specialist to help you decide which of the knee wraps will best suit your circumstances and condition. Knee wraps - …show more content…
Compression - You should wrap your knees in a way that is fit for the kind of exercise you are doing. If you are doing weightlifting for competition, a tighter wrap is ideal. If you are doing training, it will help more if you wrap your knees more lose to let more blood flow. Remember that knee wraps are supposed to aid your muscles and not limit them from developing. Also, wrapping your knees too tightly can bring out the possibility of constricting your movement. Make sure that the tightness of your knee wrap is suitable for the kind of exercise that you are doing.
2. Length of stretch The good thing about this product is that it is sturdy yet stretchy enough to give proper support. The longer you stretch your wrap, the tighter it will be on your knees. The length of 72" is adequate to give you the right amount of stretch from your wrap. Remember that when you stretch your knee wraps, the amount of support it provides also
What are knee wraps?
The knee wrap is similar to the wrist wrap regarding the logic that applies to both. Knee wraps are also to an “Ace” bandage, except that they are much thicker and stronger. The elastic material that is used to make the knee wrap is the same found in wrist wraps. The allowed width for knee wraps is 8 cm (3 inches), although they can sometimes be 2.0 meter, 2.5 meters or even 3.5 meters long.
Advantages of using knee wraps
The primary purpose of a knee wrap is to help in protecting the lifter’s knees from injury.
1. Knee wraps help to preventing knee injury. They protect the knee joint and act as a reinforced set of tendons during the squatting to enhance the explosive power out of the bottom of the lift. In other words, they help to keep everything firm and in place. They also keep the knee joint warm and therefore better lubricated with synovial fluid.
2. They help you to lift more weight. The knee wrap can help you to lift more weight depending on how tightly it is wrapped and the type of wrap used. Tight power-lifting knee wraps can add up to 20 to 50 pounds to the lift. When and who can wear knee wraps? Professional powerlifters wear knee wraps during competitions. It helps to provide support if you have just suffered a knee injury Knee wraps are also worn by people who engage in an extremely heavy set of weight lifting repetitively. How to put knee wraps? Knee wraps should not cover the calf muscles and also must not go higher than the upper region of the thigh. Knee wraps can be wrapped either in a crisscross around the kneecap or wrapped in a spiral form up and down the knee. Either of the two styles for wearing knee wraps work well; it depends on the choice of the individual lifter. Whichever method you use, ensure you wrap it tight around your knee and keep your leg straight. Types of Knee Wraps include; • Prophylactic • Functional • Rehabilitative • Unloader or Offloader It is important you consult a doctor or specialist to help you decide which of the knee wraps will best suit your circumstances and condition. Knee wraps - …show more content…
Compression - You should wrap your knees in a way that is fit for the kind of exercise you are doing. If you are doing weightlifting for competition, a tighter wrap is ideal. If you are doing training, it will help more if you wrap your knees more lose to let more blood flow. Remember that knee wraps are supposed to aid your muscles and not limit them from developing. Also, wrapping your knees too tightly can bring out the possibility of constricting your movement. Make sure that the tightness of your knee wrap is suitable for the kind of exercise that you are doing.
2. Length of stretch The good thing about this product is that it is sturdy yet stretchy enough to give proper support. The longer you stretch your wrap, the tighter it will be on your knees. The length of 72" is adequate to give you the right amount of stretch from your wrap. Remember that when you stretch your knee wraps, the amount of support it provides also