Underdog Powerlifting Knee Sleeves

Underdog Powerlifting Knee Sleeves

River / A2
$124.95

Underdog Powerlifting Knee Sleeves

To unleash your full strength

$124.95

Order today, shipped end of January

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Size

Find your size in our chart below ↓

Underdog Powerlifting Knee Sleeves

Don’t underestimate your power. The stiff back of our Underdog Powerlifting Sleeves equips you with the ultimate support to unleash your full strength.

Engineered specifically for women’s anatomy, these knee sleeves combine ultra-stiff posterior support and a high-compression front panel with a tailored thigh-to-calf ratio to ensure maximum power out of the squat, without material slipping or bunching – so you can focus on hitting your PR, not adjusting your sleeves!

Features

  • Ultra-stiff panel behind the knee provides enhanced proprioception and an extra boost out of the bottom of the squat
  • Compressive semi-stiff panel in front of the knee ensures a secure fit and comfort while delivering warmth to the joint 
  • Shaped with a greater thigh-to-calf ratio to allow for women’s proportionally larger quads (based on real research with women!)
  • Double reinforced seams
  • 30 cm in length (maximum allowed in powerlifting)
  • Compliant with USAPL/IDFPA, USPA/IPL, PLU, FinalRep
What's Included
  • A pair of knee sleeves
  • Mesh carry bag
Materials

7 mm ultra-stiff CR neoprene (back)
7 mm semi-stiff CR neoprene (front)

Made in China

Sizing

Check our size guide below!

Care Instructions

Between training sessions, store them in the provided mesh bag to let the sweat dry out. To clean the sleeves, turn them inside out and hand wash with wetsuit shampoo and cold water. Hang dry indoors or in the shade, away from UV light. Do not put them in the washer or dryer.

“I’ve never had a knee sleeve that fits close to my leg like this.”

“There’s always like a gap somewhere. I just squatted 370 lbs for 5 in these – fatigued! – and they felt great, even better than I expected.”

Quayla Hardwick 
IDFPA Team USA Powerlifter
IDFPA Squat World Record Holder
USAPL Pro

Find your size

Our sizing does not correlate to other brands. Measure yourself for the best fit that supports your lifts.

Measure first

Measure the circumference of your leg at the following points: 

  • Widest part of your calf
  • Knee 
  • 15 cm or 6 in above the center of your patella (knee cap)

Match second

In the size chart, find the sizes that match your calf measurement. If you can’t get the sleeve over your calf, it won’t go on. Your calf might fit into multiple sizes.

Within your calf sizes, find the one that fits your thigh. You might fit into 2 sizes. Go smaller for a tighter fit, larger for comfort and ease getting them on and off.

Sizing Advice

If 2 different sizes work for you, choose the smaller size for a tighter fit or the larger size for a more comfortable fit. 

If you are a lifter who craves as much compression as possible: note that if you size below our chart recommendations, you might struggle a bit to pull the sleeve up. Only size down if you already have experience with a tighter fit and are willing to fight for it.

If this is your first pair of knee sleeves, we do not recommend sizing down below your measurements. 

Sizing down comes with risk – if you size below your measurements, you accept that the lifetime of the product may diminish as it gets stretched at the seams.

Choose your sleeves

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Workhorse Training Sleeve Everyday Versatility Underdog Powerlifting Sleeve Maximum Weight
Built for

All styles of lifting

Your heaviest squats

Support

Strong compression for full range of motion

Stiff back panels for rebound, flexible front panel for comfort and fit

Materials

7 mm semi-stiff CR neoprene

7 mm ultra-stiff CR neoprene (back)

7 mm semi-stiff CR neoprene (front)

Sports

General strength training, Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, Strongwoman, Crossfit, streetlifting

Powerlifting, Strongwoman, streetlifting

Compliant with

USAW, USPA/IPL, PLU

USAPL/IDFPA, USPA/IPL, PLU, FinalRep

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How to wear the sleeves

Watch the video to learn how to put on and take off your Underdog Powerlifting sleeves!

Take care

Your sleeves are likely to get pretty sweaty – but that doesn’t mean your sleeves have to smell! 

Between training sessions, store in the provided mesh carry bag so that the sleeves can dry out. 

When you’re ready to wash them, follow these instructions:

  • Flip the sleeves inside-out
  • Hand wash using wetsuit shampoo (we like this one!) – or you can use baby shampoo
  • Hang dry indoors or in the shade, still inside-out. Note that UV can damage the neoprene, so do not dry in the sun

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FAQs

Which sleeve should I buy?

If you are training for heavy one-rep maxes — whether for competition or just for fun — choose the Underdog Powerlifting Sleeves. For everything else (general strength training, Olympic weightlifting, CrossFit, Strongwoman), choose the Workhorse Training Sleeves. If you’re a powerlifter who has never used a knee sleeve before, or who wants a secondary training sleeve, we also recommend the Workhorse Training Sleeves for you.

Is the order for one sleeve or a pair? What is included?

The order is for a pair. A mesh carrying bag is also included, so you can let your sleeves air out between gym sessions.

When will I receive my knee sleeves?

The sleeves will be shipped to you by the end of January. Depending on where you live, you may receive them at the end of January or the beginning of February.

How do I find my size?

Measure the circumference of your leg at 15 cm / 6 in above the center of your patella, at your knee joint, and at the widest part of your calf. Match these measurements to our size chart, first by your calf and then by your thigh. If you could fit in 2 sizes, size down for a tighter fit or up for a more comfortable fit. See video here.

What if the size doesn't fit when it arrives?

You can exchange it for another size. If that size is not available (because this drop is limited), you can choose to (a) receive a credit for the next drop — which you will also get early access to, so you’re first in line for the right size — or (b) receive a refund for the return.

How do I care for my knee sleeves?

Between training sessions, store them in the provided mesh bag to let the sweat dry out. To clean the sleeves, turn them inside out and hand wash with wetsuit shampoo and cold water. Hang dry indoors or in the shade, away from UV light. Do not put them in the washer or dryer.

Do you ship internationally?

We ship within the United States and Canada.

I ordered merch too — when does that arrive?

Our merch is print-on-demand, which means our partner prints your tee when you order it. It typically takes about 2 weeks for your merch to ship.

What is your return policy?

If you return within 30 days, you will receive a refund. Returns must show no signs of wear, cannot be washed, and must be in the original packaging.

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