Shin Protection

[jwoody]

I was watching some strongman competition and the event was the deadlift. I noticed a couple of competitors had these like spandex wraps around their shins, almost like an elbow sleeve. Are there specific shin wraps, or were they a differnt type of wrap just used this way. I thought it would be nice to have for deadlift days, instead of sometimes bleeding on the bar at the gym and getting weird looks.

Thanks

[mindstar]

i know powerlifters use soccer socks. seems to work all right

[jwoody]

yeah I never thought of that... could work

[mindstar]

AFAIK, the big socks (soccer, rugby, football) are mandatory at PL meets in my area...I just wear pants.

[jwoody]

yeah, I wear pants in the winter, but even then i get hot a s crap... but i guess you gotta do it

[Control]

Use a trap bar.