Knee sleeve guide
Knee sleeve guide
Find the perfect knee sleeves for your squat
Why Use Knee Sleeves?
Knee sleeves are essential for serious lifters looking to enhance their squat performance, improve knee stability, and prevent injury. They provide compression, which increase blood flow and give warmth to the knee joint, leading to better control and confidence under heavy loads.
Key Benefits of Knee Sleeves:
Increased Stability: Keeps the knee joint supported during heavy lifts.
Enhanced Performance: Provides a rebound effect to help push through sticking points.
Increased Rebound: Helps generate extra power out of the bottom of a squat, aiding in heavier lifts.
Injury Prevention: Reduces stress on the knee joint by providing compression.
Improved Warm-Up: Keeps the knee joint warm and ready for lifting.
Looking for more details? Read our blog on the pros and cons of knee sleeves.
Stiff Knee Sleeves (Max Performance & Support)
Designed for competitive powerlifters who need the stiffest knee sleeves to maximize rebound.
- Hansu Power 2.0: Ultra-stiff, pre-shaped design for maximum support.
- ONI Pro Stiff: Stiff, cone-shaped design for a tight fit with durability.
- Fortex Stiff Knee Sleeves: Designed for lifters seeking extreme compression and support for max effort lifts.
Regular Knee Sleeves (General training & comfort)
Best for lifters who want knee support without extreme uncomfortable stifness.
- Stoic Knee Sleeves: Balanced compression with a durable, non-slip design.
- Fortex Regular Knee Sleeves: Flexible and supportive, great for long training sessions.
Which Knee Sleeves Fit Your Squat Style?
Choosing the right knee sleeves depends on your squat mechanics and training goals. Step 1: What is your ideal knee sleeve shape? And step 2: What's your priority?
Step 1
Ergonomic fit
Also known as pre-shaped sleeves. Ideal for lifters who have large calves and relatively small knees. These sleeves perfectly follow the shape of your knee.
Tight cone fit
Best suited for lifters who prefer a more aggressive, locked-in feel, especially beneficial for lifters that have relatively smaller calves or larger knees. These knee sleeves are also great to help prevent slippage, ensuring a secure fit throughout your lifts.
Flexible fit
This is the standard fit. A great choice for general training and comfort, offering a balance between support and mobility for various squat styles. Suitable for every type of leg shape.
Step 2
My priority is: Max Performance
Stiff sleeves for maxium rebound and support.
My priority is: balance, comfort and perfomance
Mid-stiff sleeves that provide support without excessive tightness.
My priority is: General training & comfort
Regular sleeves that offer warmth and protection for all-purpose lifting.
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Watch: knee sleeves review & how to choose the right one
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FAQs
Yes, all the knee sleeves we offer are IPF-approved and can be used in competitions. However, Hansu 2.0 won't be IPF-approved anymore after november 2025.
Measure around the knee joint while standing. Check each product’s sizing chart for the best fit.
Yes! Stiffer knee sleeves provide a rebound effect that helps lifters generate more power out of the bottom of a squat.
Contact our experts for a personal recommendation based on your squat style, goals, and competition needs!