To wrap or not to wrap in training

[gridironcoach]

Hello,I would like to know what alot of the people do esp. Masters class about using knee wraps,wrist raps,shirts,suits ect. in training.I know we cannot use them in meets,but do people use them in training to prevent injury add longevity,ect.?Thanks in advance--GC Phil 4:13

[3speed]

My 2 cents.............

I never use knee wraps. If your form and technique are good and you are breaking parallel on every rep, you do not need them. I do use a very loose suit with the straps down - acts like a set of groove briefs - on occasion when my hips are feeling overly tired. One of your best investments for squats would be a good pair of neoprene knee sleeves - no help to your squat but they keep your knees warm and promote lubrication of the knee joint.

I drive for a living - ~3000 miles a week - and my wrists sometimes get sore. When they do, I will use wrist wraps during my warmups on squat and/or bench. By the time I get to my work sets, my wrists are usually warmed up enough that I do not need them.

[ronvt]

Depends on how I feel. I try not to wrap, but when I do it is almost always above 80%.

[Deleted]

Hi gridironcoach;

Wrist wraps won't matter if you workout with them or not .
I think if a man does a lot of wrist curls , don't need wraps in a contest.
For knee wraps ,different story , should be used for we don't need to walk on are hands everyday like are legs.

Compo