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Gorilla Wear Knee Wraps
Knee wraps with a hook-and-loop closure. The tension adds stability on heavy squats and similar strength lifts. Strength athletes who want tension and stability under heavy squats.
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Our verdict
Gorilla Wear Knee Wraps. Knee wraps with a hook-and-loop closure. The tension adds stability on heavy squats and similar strength lifts. What stands out: tension adds stability on heavy squats; hook-and-loop closure; simple and specialist. The product page on the Gorilla Wear site gives the full details.
Wraps are wound tightly around the knee, and that tension is what adds stability under a heavy squat. They are a specialist tool for strength work rather than everyday wear, and they take practice to apply evenly. Many athletes use them only on their top sets, and those who want comfort rather than tension often choose sleeves instead.
What we like
- + Tension adds stability on heavy squats
- + Hook-and-loop closure
- + Simple and specialist
What to know
- - Takes practice to apply evenly
- - For heavy sets only, not everyday wear
Frequently asked questions
Wraps or sleeves?
Wraps add tension and stability for heavy squats. Sleeves add compression and warmth and are simpler to use.
Can they be worn for a whole session?
They are made for heavy sets, so most athletes put them on only for those.
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