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Are you looking to improve your heavy leg lifts? If so, Knee Sleeves<\/a> are an essential bit of kit that not only benefits your performance, but protects you from injury too. In this article, we\u2019ll detail exactly what knee sleeves do, what they\u2019re made of and where to get them.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are knee sleeves?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Knee sleeves are ergogenic aids used by powerlifters to improve performance during heavy compound lifts, primarily squats. They tend to be made of materials such as Neoprene, which is strong and malleable. Knee sleeves are allowed in powerlifting competition, so it\u2019s not seen as an unfair advantage to use them.<\/span><\/p>\n

What do knee sleeves do?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Knee sleeves provide <\/span>compression to the knee joint<\/span>. Compression increases blood flow to the area, allowing the knees to stay ‘warm’. They also help to stabilise the knee joint in movements like squats, improving stability and power during the lift.<\/span><\/p>\n

Support<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Knee sleeves provide support for the knee joint, limiting patella movement without restricting your range of motion. <\/span>Knee sleeves also help to stabilise the knee joint in movements like squats, reducing discomfort at the bottom of the movement, just prior to concentric contraction.<\/span><\/p>\n

Knee sleeves also improve proprioception. This is a fancy world for your bodily awareness – your ability to sense the action of your knees. This helps to create proper alignment during your lift, thus maintaining clean and consistent form.<\/span><\/p>\n

Compression<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Alongside stability and support, knee sleeves provide compression. The squeeze from compression increases blood flow to the area, allowing the knees to stay warm and ready for lifting.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recovery<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A 2020 study found that compression stockings (a fun name for knee sleeves) improved the lifting performance, as expected. But they also discovered how they <\/span>benefit muscle fatigue and muscle soreness<\/span><\/a> post-exercise. In essence, knee sleeves help to reduce recovery time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Benefits of knee sleeves<\/b><\/h2>\n