Iron Edge Knee & Wrist Wraps

Knee and wrist wraps are simply lengths of material that are wrapped around the joint to provide extra support and minimise stress on the joint when it is under load.  Knee wraps may also help with stopping at the bottom of the squat and offer rebound on the ascent.  Simple, yes, but like chalk and weightlifting belts wraps are an inexpensive and highly effective way to get the most out of your training.

Here at Iron Edge we have looked closely at the needs of lifters and have come up with a range of knee and wrist wraps that cover all the bases:

Standard (red with black stripes)

These wraps are more elastic and will stretch further during wrapping.  Standard knee wraps provide a lifter with bigger legs more revolutions, which means greater coverage. This style of wrap also provides greater rebound.

Heavy (black with a red stripe)

These wraps provide medium stretch/stiffness and are the most versatile. They are comfortable when worn loose and can stay on throughout a training session. Once tightened, they bind up solid and offer plenty of support.

Super Heavy (black and white)

These wraps are the stiffest and will provide a great deal of support, along with stopping power at the bottom of the squat for the knee wraps. It’s more difficult to wrap and less comfortable to wear, but it provides the maximum amount of support.

Don't just take our word for it, though, here is what Oceania Powerlifting Champion Stephen Pritchard has to say about the range of Iron Edge wraps:

"I have used a lot of wraps. I must have wrapped my knees tens of thousands of times and have pretty much always had wrist and knee wraps to train and compete with. I recently gave the Iron Edge range a run-in training and I have to say they have nailed it. The three wraps cover all the needs of a strength trainer through to serious lifter ... The best quality - very very impressed."

You can hear more about the wraps from Stephen in this video, as well as get a tutorial on how to properly wrap your knees:

And if you're not sure how to wrap your wrists, here is Joey Smith giving a very clear demo: