hey guys I am running a 5x5 routine currently. it's in my sig if any are interested in following. Anyways, my squat weigh I am working out with uppper 200's and middle to upper 300's 3 times a week... what weight would you all recommend getting knee wraps?
Here is my experience in training in supportive gear practically since it was invented. The gear, knee wraps in this case, enable you to train with heavier weight. This means you are also going to work the muscle much harder. If you have ever seen any of Ronnie Coleman's videos on training the squat, he uses a lifting suit and knee wraps on his heaviest sets on his power days. Now grantedd what is heavy for Coleman and what is heavy for you is relative. If you are doing ~250 - 300 for 5, that is heavy for YOU. I would invest in some knee wraps and use them in your sets of 5 anyway. You will be surprised at how much quicker your PR's go up. Try the
Inzer. Here are Inzer's recommendations for which wrap to buy:
When your goal is:
Powerlifting
Intense competition Powerlifting: IronWraps-Z, 2.0 meter length, True Black Wraps 2.0 meter.
Pro-Level Powerlifting: IronWraps-Z, 2.5 meter length, True Black Wraps, 2.5 meter.
Competition Powerlifting, beginning to moderate level: Power-Surge Red Line
Bodybuilding, Fitness and Weightlifting
Heavy training and overload work: IronWraps-Z, 2.0 length. True Black Wraps, 2 meter.
High repetition sets, comfort support, and various leg work: Power-Surge Red Line
Strength Training and all Sports
Heavy overload training for all sports: IronWraps-Z, 2.0 meter length.
True Black Wraps, 2 meter.
Endurance sports: 1. Knee Sleeves XT. 2. Power-Surge Red Line
High repetition work, various leg work, cardio: 1. Power-Surge Red Line,
2. Knee Sleeves XT
Adventure sports, Xtreme sports, motor sports: Knee Sleeves XT
Strongman competition
Most strongman events: Knee Sleeves XT
Strongman deadlift: Knee Sleeves XT
Various squat events: IronWraps-Z, 2.5 meter length. (can cut length to suit yourself)
True Black Wraps 2.5 meter. (can cut length to suit yourself)
Physical Rehabilitation
Mobility training: Knee Sleeves XT
Reduce/control joint swelling: Power-Surge Red Line
Weight training: 1. Power-Surge Red Line. 2. IronWrapsZ, 2.0 meter
True Black Wraps, 2 meter.