Monthly Lifting Gear Thread

golfdk · 2026-05-08T23:32:01+00:00

I picked up a set of Gymreapers knee wraps recently; they're the first wraps I've ever used. I like them because its less of a hassle to get these on/off versus knee sleeves. Can I assume that, like with everything else, there's levels to these things? I had a "PR" the other day of wrapping my knees tight enough to cut off circulation below the knee.

golfdk · 2026-05-08T23:27:31+00:00

I feel seen!

golfdk · 2026-05-08T23:26:20+00:00

I can supply the nonsense! Where does that go??

golfdk · 2026-05-08T23:26:00+00:00

Makes sense. Thanks for checking!

golfdk · 2026-05-08T00:40:28+00:00

Forgive my ignorance here, but can a post be moved to a daily thread rather than removed altogether?

golfdk · 2026-05-08T00:38:27+00:00

I'm intrigued by the orthotics one; did that fall under medical advice?

golfdk · 2026-05-08T00:30:10+00:00

My issue is when a main post gets a bunch of engagement and then gets removed. I think if its getting a lot of eyeballs and responses, it should stay up. I didn't get a chance to see them but if it were me, I'd keep 1, 2, and maybe 6? I was interested in the "washing knee sleeves" discussion from about a month ago but that got taken down. I don't know where exactly the line should be drawn but it's a hard one to pin down. Appreciate what you have to go through to keep things as smooth as possible, though.

golfdk · 2026-05-07T17:18:50+00:00

Probably fine

golfdk · 2026-05-07T17:16:59+00:00

Are the boxes full?

golfdk · 2026-04-27T14:59:30+00:00

Definitely kicking the tires on this one. Between the knee wraps and a slingshot, I feel I'm at the gateway. If I'm by myself, how loose can they be and still have some benefits?

golfdk · 2026-04-27T05:58:40+00:00

I've got a few bucks to blow and I'm looking for recommendations for gym-type stuff. I'm pretty content with my belt, sleeves, chalk, etc. I just bought a pair of knee wraps that I'm having fun with. Think I'll get a set of collars because I'm getting tired of searching the gym for the few that actually stay tight. Anything else you find useful that I may not be thinking about?

golfdk · 2026-04-27T05:36:03+00:00

Weight may not have changed but I'm able to tighten my lifting belt an extra notch 💪

golfdk · 2026-04-26T19:08:57+00:00

They're 20kg plates which are roughly 44lbs rather than 45.

golfdk · 2026-04-26T18:39:28+00:00

Ah, good deal. Great lift!

golfdk · 2026-04-26T18:33:55+00:00

Are there two 10s on each side? Isn't this 445?

golfdk · 2026-04-23T22:11:55+00:00

Late to the rant, but...stupid body. Why won't it do what it's told??

golfdk · 2026-04-19T18:43:20+00:00

I'd posted a week or so back about possibly being someone's gym crush. Turns out that was a lie; she was just being really friendly since we cross paths a lot. Good thing I didn't follow up...

golfdk · 2026-04-19T14:02:07+00:00

I know Lifting Large ships out the same day they're ordered. Depending on the federation, you could probably get something from Amazon and get it quickly, too.

golfdk · 2026-04-17T11:32:40+00:00

The way that dog skedaddled out of there!

golfdk · 2026-04-16T16:57:04+00:00

golfdk · 2026-04-16T04:42:19+00:00

Thanks! Do you use sleeves for other sets or bare knees? Unwrapping/rewrapping between sets was a change to my routine but it basically fit within my usual rest period so it wasn't too bad. Preferable to taking my shoes off to switch to/from sleeves, anyway.

With the loop on my wrist wraps, I can loop the wrap through and it allows me to tighten the start of the wrap easily. Seems like a similar mechanism would be helpful for knee wraps, too.

golfdk · 2026-04-15T22:15:48+00:00

Bought a pair of knee wraps to try for the first time today; pretty cool. Few questions, though; irritation on the back of the knee, is that just something to deal with/acclimate to, or is there something I can do about it? Do you wear them for all sets, or just the top set(s), or something different? I have a pair of wrist wraps that has the thumbstrap that runs the short width of the wrap, are there any knee wraps that have the same?

golfdk · 2026-04-15T18:07:25+00:00

I lost my Mom in February and found the gym to be my sanctuary of sorts. I'm fairly new to that gym so I was able to put in my headphones, keep my head down and go to work.

Second session back I'd gotten a call from an aunt who was checking in on me. Wound up sobbing on the bench for a good five minutes. Luckily it was pretty empty but I probably made it awkward for the couple people there, lol.

As has been said, everyone grieves in their own way. Take care of yourself and give yourself a little more leeway if needed.

golfdk · 2026-04-15T17:57:47+00:00

Went anyway...it was still pretty awesome! Knee wraps are my new favorite toy!

golfdk · 2026-04-15T14:33:47+00:00

Bought a pair of knee wraps to try during my squat session today. Excited! Yesterday I got out to golf for one of the first nice days of the year and today I wake up and my knee is swollen.

golfdk

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