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Elbow Sleeves: what's good?
« on: May 31, 2018, 08:33:37 PM »
Been a huge fan of Inzer XT knee sleeves for years but I don't like them for my elbows.  Too bulky.

Getting old and wanting some elbow protection/support.

What are you using and/or what do you recommend?
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Re: Elbow Sleeves: what's good?
« Reply #1 on: May 31, 2018, 08:51:16 PM »
Rheband is hard to beat, can leave them on full workout, minimal compression but supportive. Not much in the style department, would prefer just a single color but they gotta let everyone know you're wearing them.
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Re: Elbow Sleeves: what's good?
« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2018, 09:33:17 PM »
Duly noted. Thanks.
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Re: Elbow Sleeves: what's good?
« Reply #3 on: June 01, 2018, 07:56:24 AM »
Here's what I have. Just some plain compression sleeves. Keeps the joint nice and warm. Since I've been using them I haven't had any issues with my elbow. Before I got them any tri iso stuff like pressdowns caused my elbow all kinds of issues.

I have the large, arms just a little over 16". Snug but not too tight. Really the only times I pull them off is if I'm going for high reps on bi's and tri's. Then they get a little uncomfortable toward the end from the pump.

https://www.amazon.com/Elbow-Compression-Sleeves-Pair-Tendonitis/dp/B01EOR45CS/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1527853812&sr=8-1&keywords=elbow%2Bcompression%2Bsleeve&dpID=61AGGytv0yL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch&th=1
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Re: Elbow Sleeves: what's good?
« Reply #4 on: June 01, 2018, 09:06:26 AM »
I've been using Rehband Elbow and Knee Sleeves for about 2 years.  I had been getting some pretty bad elbow tendonitis, and it has completely gone away since I started wearing the sleeves during my workouts. 

They are a 5mm Neoprene Sleeve.  Model 7720 for the elbow sleeves,  Model 7751 for the knee sleeves. 

I just put them in the washer/dryer once a week, and they have held up pretty well.

https://www.roguefitness.com/rehband-7720-elbow-support

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Re: Elbow Sleeves: what's good?
« Reply #5 on: June 01, 2018, 09:40:51 AM »
I use these from Dick's Sporting Goods. They seem to work pretty good. I can also leave these on for the whole workout.


https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/p-tex-knit-compression-elbow-sleeve-16pteuptxkntcmplbspm/16pteuptxkntcmplbspm
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Re: Elbow Sleeves: what's good?
« Reply #6 on: June 01, 2018, 04:52:11 PM »
Can't go wrong with SBD's, they are pricey but last forever. 
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Re: Elbow Sleeves: what's good?
« Reply #7 on: June 01, 2018, 05:09:05 PM »
I ordered a pair of SBDs today, and yes they are mad pricey here in Canada, and just in case I don't like them I got a pair of Mark Bell STrong sleeves too.

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Re: Elbow Sleeves: what's good?
« Reply #8 on: June 04, 2018, 10:29:19 AM »
I think you are going to like the SBD's.  I was going to chime in with SBD, but you don't mess around. 
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Re: Elbow Sleeves: what's good?
« Reply #9 on: June 04, 2018, 10:46:59 AM »
Quote from: FLEX on June 01, 2018, 05:09:05 PM
I ordered a pair of SBDs today, and yes they are mad pricey here in Canada, and just in case I don't like them I got a pair of Mark Bell STrong sleeves too.

:D

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Re: Elbow Sleeves: what's good?
« Reply #10 on: June 04, 2018, 11:06:39 AM »
Just got a delivery notice from FedEx on the SBDs.  Just in time for bench day tomorrow.  :D
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Re: Elbow Sleeves: what's good?
« Reply #11 on: June 12, 2018, 02:39:33 PM »
Quote from: FLEX on June 04, 2018, 11:06:39 AM
Just got a delivery notice from FedEx on the SBDs.  Just in time for bench day tomorrow.  :D

How are they?

Quote from: BigDaddy on June 01, 2018, 09:06:26 AM
I've been using Rehband Elbow and Knee Sleeves for about 2 years.  I had been getting some pretty bad elbow tendonitis, and it has completely gone away since I started wearing the sleeves during my workouts. 

They are a 5mm Neoprene Sleeve.  Model 7720 for the elbow sleeves,  Model 7751 for the knee sleeves. 

I just put them in the washer/dryer once a week, and they have held up pretty well.

https://www.roguefitness.com/rehband-7720-elbow-support

I'm a fan of these but for the price, not so much.
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Re: Elbow Sleeves: what's good?
« Reply #12 on: June 12, 2018, 03:09:19 PM »
I got both pairs last week and used them both. Both were size XXL and the SBDs fit very loose while the STs were very tight.

The SBDs are also a straight fit so don't fit snug around the elbow while the STs are curved and therefore fit better.

I much prefer the STs but they are of similar quality I think the sizing is the issue. If I had gone a size down on the SBDs they would be more snug and maybe not much of a difference. I probably won't use the SBDs just because they're not so snug.
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Re: Elbow Sleeves: what's good?
« Reply #13 on: June 12, 2018, 03:16:08 PM »
Just get bigger arms bro.  Then the sbd's will fit ya. 
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Re: Elbow Sleeves: what's good?
« Reply #14 on: June 12, 2018, 05:30:20 PM »
Quote from: tooth on June 12, 2018, 03:16:08 PM
Just get bigger arms bro.  Then the sbd's will fit ya.

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