Compression Wear

[Begbie]

I was watching a youtube vid by Thomas Maw and he was discussing Compression Shorts and how they improved his squats with size increase and strength results. I have seen no science on this and was wondering if this was a useful item or not. My training is going well and I'm getting constant gains but I do find my legs to be the hardest area to grow.

Thank for any info or opinions.

 

[sixsixzero]

I try not to wear anything compression around my crouch area.....free willy baby

 

[LevButlerov]

The only thing that comes to my mind, is that compression shorts can keep a better tone of the blood vesels, thus improving blood flow and muscle function. However, I think that even in such case the difference would be quite minimal.

 

[jp4355]

I was watching a youtube vid by Thomas Maw and he was discussing Compression Shorts and how they improved his squats with size increase and strength results. I have seen no science on this and was wondering if this was a useful item or not. My training is going well and I'm getting constant gains but I do find my legs to be the hardest area to grow.

Thank for any info or opinions.

Compression Shorts come in a couple different Materials.

Most likely Thomas Maw was talking about the "Neoprene Shorts" that the Powerlifters wear.
And not the ones made from Cotton and Spandex.............................................. JP
P.S.
The Shorts are Probably "Meet Short".

http://www.inzernet.com/search_resu...aramVen=ALL&txtFromSearch=fromSearch&iLevel=1

 

[MikeSnow]

keep in mind hes getting paid to wear and advertise this stuff

 

[muskate]

I train with compression tights every leg day. I really like using them. They keep your legs warm and I have found that they make my bad knee feel better when squatting heavy. Don't expect miracles from them however.

I order them off of underarmour.ca

https://www.underarmour.com/en-ca/ua-cgi-chrome-tight/pid1248628-002

Get a pair with a drawstring so they stay in place when doing walking lunges etc.

 

[jwilliams2]

He's probably talking about briefs. Compression shorts will not make you squat more

 

[hurricane]

sounds like a good sales pitch. i wouldnt pay it much mind

 

[Jrbdallas]

Lol compression tights..... hahahahaha not gonna catch me in a pair. Men do not ware tights lol.

Now compression sleeves under my shorts yes... those do help me squat more I have terrible knees. They keep me solid in the knee area.

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[Bad Juju]

from experience i find the compression gear is great. but only if you are prone to tears. when i tear a ham or groin i wear mine all the time. once healed i don't wear at all. find its better to let the body move naturally

 

[MaxxPursuit]

Never touched compression gear then about 5-6 years back I injured my leg (torn ligaments, fracture, etc) and after I was mobile again and eventually able to get back into the gym, the doc recommended I try it out. It did help with keeping my joints warm and you do feel the support. Nowadays, I really only use compression sleeves on my knees when I'm squatting.

 

[Bad Juju]

exactly. nay to be used if absolutely needed

 

[2knives]

I use compression short and or pants/shirt for endurance training and leg day. As said, it helps in keeping the joints warm.