I had a great squat day today, but I am noticing my knees are getting a bit aggravated afterward. I’m not getting younger and I have worked the poor body pretty hard this last 48 years. I’m tempted to start using knee sleeves or something similar. I’m curious what you might recomend I see aggressive thickness ones and others are pretty basic. I am not squatting any monster amounts of weight but my knees are feeling like some extra support may help. 

I did have a pretty major knee injury 10 years ago it was a Tibia plateau fracture and dislocation, no surgery thank goodness. 

Thanks for any any tips in advance. 

@Herculesinwyo Knee sleeves can definitely be helpful, just to keep everything in and around your kneecap nice and tight. It can make you feel a bit more secure mentally as well. They don't need to be overly thick. You can check out the Iron Bull Strength sleeves here on the site! That's what I use! https://muscularstrength.com/Shop

Thanks coach! I will give them a try.

I ordered them from your Link and discount code . Thanks coach!

I had chronic knee pain that turned out to be a patella tracking issue. One month of Graston at the chiropractor fixed it for me. I’ve been pain free for several years.

Thanks for the input. I dont really have chronic pain. Just my knees do not seem to appreciate squats especially the heavier ones. Some support may be what I need. But i am adding your advice as another option for sure

@Herculesinwyo Great! Hopefully they give your knees a bit more security and stability during those heavy squats!

Knee sleeves arrived today, they are most excellent , they feel good on my knees just trying them on.

Looking forward to squat day Sunday.

@Herculesinwyo Glad to hear it! Squats will be better than ever come Sunday! 🏋 

Even better, I get to go Saturday. Lookout!

@Herculesinwyo Nice! Did you notice a difference using the knee sleeves yesterday?

Thanks for checking on me.

‘They were great! I’m not gonna claim they are a miracle aid, but they really did the trick! Keeps the joint good and warm and supported. Just one less mental factor to worry about while squatting.

‘The best part is my knees are not aching today.

‘Thanks a bunch for the advice.

@Herculesinwyo Yeah they are kind of like supplements - they can help a little bit, but they're only going to make a minor difference and will only help if your form and everything is good already.

My pleasure! Glad they gave your knees the support they needed!

Thanks coach! As always more good questions coming soon!

@Herculesinwyo Haha OK man! Questions are good because it means you are learning! #KnowledgeIsPower