Tommy Kono Knee Sleeves

Shafpocalypse Now · Post by **Shafpocalypse Now** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 9:35 pm

I've got to say these kick ass. I was waffling between them and the Rehband, and ended up with the TKs because they were cheaper, and supposedly hotter.

I got a Large, and they fit snugly. And they are hotter than my old Rehband.

I've used them twice, and both times my knees have felt good after the workout.

The really do make your knees sweat. Jesse Marunde mentioned to me that he thought they can contribute to dehydration if you wear them for long periods of time.

I recommend them to anyone with dinged up knees.

Fat Cat · Post by **Fat Cat** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 9:36 pm

Shafly, do you have a training log somewhere?

Kirk · Post by **Kirk** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 10:20 pm

Where are they sold?

Shafpocalypse Now · Post by **Shafpocalypse Now** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 10:43 pm

I got mine from Bodybuilding.com

FC, my training log is here:

http://powerandbulk.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=5366

Don't expect too much.

Fat Cat · Post by **Fat Cat** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 10:44 pm

I'm not here to run you down, I am just curious.

Shafpocalypse Now · Post by **Shafpocalypse Now** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 10:46 pm

I have yet to put together a good training week, mostly because I am lazy.

My squat form at higher weights is compromised with my left knee buckling a bit, and I am working on correcting that.

There are vids in the log if you want to check them out. Some of them might not be up anymore.

Fat Cat · Post by **Fat Cat** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 10:47 pm

What are you training for?

Shafpocalypse Now · Post by **Shafpocalypse Now** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 10:49 pm

Eventually another equipped PL meet. I want to drop some weight right now while I'm detrained, then make a run at 700/500/600 late this year.

Fat Cat · Post by **Fat Cat** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 10:50 pm

WOW! Those are great numbers Shaf.

Shafpocalypse Now · Post by **Shafpocalypse Now** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 10:54 pm

The 7 and 5 should be doable with equipment, the 600 deadlift has been plaguing me for years. The last meet I did I was looking at 550/400/600 raw and fell short due to some very stupid errors on my part, and I had hit 535/355 (which is the lowest bench I've ever posted in a competition)/535 or so.

I've got a lot of detraining to take care of, essentially having screwed around doing nothing for a year.

Fat Cat · Post by **Fat Cat** » Thu Jan 26, 2006 10:59 pm

Well...a 355 bench is about 100 pounds more than I have ever benched. Stop being lazy and do it!

macmad · Post by **macmad** » Sat May 12, 2007 11:45 am

just got a pair of these in small for use as elbow bands.
They are not as nicely made as the Rehband, pretty much just a rubber material cut to size and sewn together. The top and bottom isnt sewn together like the rehbands.
But the feel nice. haven't really tried on elbows apart from testing but if my elbow plays up again will try.
I actually managed to get the small size ones up my hair legs to my knees and they felt really god for squats. maybe a smaller size would be best for competition.
Also got the TK waist band. Good for keeping lowerback warm during squats and deadlifts.

Really Big Strong Guy · Fri Oct 05, 2007 5:26 pm

Good work Shaf!!!

TK's saved my life about two years ago. I hadn't squatted for nearly two years an my leg strength was in the crapper. Had pain and clicking everywhere. Went to an ortho with an MRI report. My misses summed up my hour long consult with the ortho - "You need to stop being a pussy." In any event, ordered some TKs per advice of a good friend and I've never been so thankful.

I've given up the heavy squats, but have gotten into the oly lifts and achyballs. It's made a world of difference. Like a new lease on iron life.

Shafpocalypse Now · Post by **Shafpocalypse Now** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 12:06 am

After almost two years of sporadic use, these have held up well. I would say get a pair of the blue Rehband thick knee sleeves from Jackal's Gym if you want the most durable ones you can get.

The TKs still remain the hottest.

I don't wear them much anymore, my knees seem to be doing quite well.