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JordanLinteris


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What does everyone use for shin protection while pulling? I have been using knee high socks but still bleed all over the place when i pull. I tried taping my shins, then using knee high socks over top, but bled everywhere. My shins get beat to **** since I pull 2-3 times per week and I need something to protect. I looked online and saw that APT has some shin guards, but they look like they will just do what I am doing now, just a fancier version. The cuts are good since the bar is staying tight to my body, but enough is enough. Looks like someone got murdered with the bar when I was done yesterday. Nothing like having to wash a bar like you would wash a car after a workout.

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Nick Morneau


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If anybody knows any tips I am listening as well. I am not as bad as Jordan but I am scarred for life already and its not getting any better.

The only thing that might work in my eyes would be using a deadlift bar where there is no deep grip to grap into your shins as you go up but I cant afford one of those and the IPF doesnt use one either so why train with one.

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BobW


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I have a pair of Rehband Knee Supports that I wear during training. They're neoprene. When I DL, I just pull them down off the knee so they cover the calf / shin.

I think they also make a longer, tighter calf support.

Jackal's Gym to order...at least, that's where I order, great customer service.

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Mike Tuchscherer


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I've seen people use soccer shin guards. I don't have that problem, though, so I can't comment from first hand experience.

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MichaelG


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Here's John Bernor using shin guards and duct tape, guess that works...



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JordanLinteris


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Yeah it is a little redneck-ish, but it seems to do the trick. Hey how did you post that vid?

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deanredzic


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I just use gaffer tape (the tape with the cloth throughout it)

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deanredzic


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Most chemists will have neoprene calf sleeves for shin splints.
There is always a budget brand at sports stores as well.

The only trouble is...they are built for average joes...not powerlifting calf size

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JordanLinteris


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Hahaha perhaps you havent seen my calves. If the box is labelled for a 10 year old boy, then they will fit me.

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MichaelG


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JordanLinteris wrote:

Yeah it is a little redneck-ish, but it seems to do the trick. Hey how did you post that vid?



When you reply (not quickreply), there's a little film icon in the bar for embedding video.  I think it used to be a youtube icon but I guess now it works for all online video.



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Phillip Wylie


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This is what I use and they work great.

http://www.prowriststraps.com/inc/sdetail/77543

-- Edited by Phillip Wylie on Friday 20th of March 2009 03:10:21 AM

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