In a sports environment, it is believed that the use of bandages on lap helps to lift more weight when working on quadriceps. As well as reducing trauma when doing bench presses legs and squats.
The first statement was confirmed by studies carried out in ninety year old. But their help in reducing the morbidity somewhat exaggerated. It is rather a myth than an objective reality.
Scientists research
According to British scientists working at the University Chichester’s use of elastic bandages on his knees in squats increase the risk of injury. It’s all about changing mechanics movements when taping the knees. It makes it so simple. Exercises like bench press and squat are very dangerous.
Ten athletes were invited for the experiment. They squatted with with bandages and without them. Scientists measured the data and compared the results. As you know, the bar during the squat moves not only vertically but also horizontally. When closely monitored the person performing the approach is clearly visible.
With bandaged knees, horizontal vibrations are reduced. And quite significantly. When moving downward, displacement along horizontal decreases by thirty-nine percent. Otherwise almost one hundred percent action, that is, under the load itself (lifting) the joint gets the most.
Thus, the load on the joint increases dramatically. He is faster wears out. Also, do not forget that when using teip the power of movement is enhanced. This speeds up the process of joint wear. Also, the load increases more than with conventional approaches. rods.
Nuances
It should be noted that bandaging protects from damage to the ligament. And in most cases you have to choose of two evils. Some athletes have weak ligaments, so they it is better to use a bandage. With healthy ligaments, it is better from it use discard.
Recommendations
You should not refuse to use bandages at all. But work they need to be bordered to the maximum. Bandage your knees is only before the most difficult approaches. In addition, it weakens the back part of the thigh. This is well known to martial artists and practically no use such taping.
The bandage should fit tightly to the leg and securely fix knee. In this case, he will fulfill his main function – protection ligaments. Immediately after the end of the approach, the bandage needs to be removed, not worth it half walk in it workout.
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